Rockingham Volunteer Centre

About the Rockingham Volunteer Centre

The Rockingham Volunteer Centre (RVC) is the hub for volunteering in Rockingham. The centre finds and links people to local organisations seeking volunteers, and also promotes the benefits of volunteering.

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Rockingham Volunteer Centre

Learn more about the Rockingham Volunteer Centre.

Key information

    • Lists volunteer positions available in the area
    • Links people with suitable volunteer opportunities
    • Promotes the benefits of volunteering in the community.

    RVC logo

    • Contact the RVC to make an appointment or call into the office to register
    • Browse the positions available
    • Connect to an organisation seeking volunteers.

    Group of volunteers outside with their volunteer shirts

  • Opening hours

    The Rockingham Volunteer Centre (RVC) is open during the below opening hours:

    • Mondays and Tuesdays: 9.30am–2.30pm
    • Wednesdays and Thursday: 1pm–6pm
    • Fridays: Closed.

    Contact details

     

    Find the RVC

    Rockingham Library, Dixon Road

Rockingham Volunteer Stories

The Rockingham Volunteer Stories follows local volunteers and their passion for volunteering, giving back to the community and building connections with like-minded people.

Volunteering is a great way to Act Belong Commit. It can assist with your mental health and wellbeing and can make you feel more connected with your community.

If you are interested in volunteering locally you can contact the Rockingham Volunteer Centre directly.

For current local volunteering opportunities, see below. Please note that volunteer positions are updated on a monthly basis.

Rosie and Jane

Rosie and Jane from the Baldivis Community Garden

Meet Rosie and Jane who have turned their passion for gardening into their volunteering role.

Why volunteer?

Volunteering provides many benefits for individuals and the community.  Through volunteering we can build strong communities by connecting people. It also provides an opportunity to:

  • help others, including community groups, clubs, seniors, schools, young people and the environment
  • share your skills and life experience with others
  • gain a sense of community connection and social wellbeing
  • meet new, like-minded people
  • gain the experience, training, contacts and references that may help you find paid employment
  • improve your own health, vitality and wellbeing.

Volunteer types

  • Administration
  • Animals
  • Children and youth
  • Community
  • Conservation and gardening
  • Education and mentoring
  • Emergency Services
  • Events
  • Arts and culture
  • Family support and homelessness
  • Indigenous and migrant support
  • Recreation, sports  and health
  • Seniors and disability
  • Transport
  • Other

Volunteer Involving Organisations (VIOs)

If your organisation or group is looking for volunteers, the Rockingham Volunteer Centre will also be able to assist with:

  • finding suitable volunteers
  • volunteer management
  • volunteer training opportunities.


The Rockingham Volunteer Centre is helping to build a stronger community, contact the RVC to make an appointment or drop in to discuss your groups’ volunteering needs.

This service is free.

Shane

Community volunteers: Shane, Safety Bay Football Club

Meet one of the volunteers in our community. Shane is the President of Safety Bay Football Club.

Stephanie

Community volunteers: Stephanie, Mangles Bay Fishing Club and Warnbro Community and Family Centre

Meet Stephanie, a keen volunteer actively involved in many areas of her community.

Jan

Community Volunteers: Jan

Meet Jan who supports a number of community programs and organisations.

Madeline

Community Volunteer: Madeline, Switched on Seniors

Madeline is a passionate volunteer at Switched on Seniors.

Jean

Community Volunteers: Jean, Alzheimers Australia

Jean, a long-standing local volunteer for Alzheimers Australia

Caroline

Community Volunteers: Caroline

Hear about Caroline's volunteer role at the Rockingham Kwinana Chamber of Commerce

Helpful links

For more information about volunteering, or to keep up to date with the latest news of what's happening in the volunteer world, both in WA and Australia wide, visit:

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