Volunteering and timebanking

Volunteering

Volunteering provides a chance to take on new experiences as well as give something back to the wider community. 

Your contribution can be part-time, casual, or even full-time. Other possible benefits of volunteering include:

• making new friends and contacts
• improved health and wellbeing
• the chance to rediscover a long-lost passion or hobby
• gain experience that could help you get a job.

An organisation like GoVolunteer has general information and lists of organisations that may have a shortage of volunteers.

You can also search for a position based on keywords, your availability and location at the Centre of Volunteering.

Find out how to make a difference at NSW Volunteering.

Timebanking

Timebanking is a community program where members exchange their services or skills for jobs needed to be done. It is free to join.

When you voluntarily perform a task for a member, you earn time credits. Later, you can use those credits to receive services you’re interested in. It creates community connections through shared experiences.

For example, if you have computer or IT skills, you could:

• give an hour of time to someone needing this
• then use that hour of ‘credit’ to have someone help you move furniture or repair your car.

Learn more about what’s involved and register at timebanking.com.au.