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Volunteering

Council has two established volunteer programs open to anyone interested in contributing to Council’s initiatives and activities.

Volunteer with Cumberland City Council

Volunteering can provide you with valuable work experience and opportunities to contribute to community life, meet new people and learn new skills.

General Volunteer Program

Apply to be a volunteer in the General Volunteer Program.

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Seniors and Disability Services Volunteer Program

Apply to volunteer in our Seniors and Disability Services Volunteer Program.

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Thank you for applying for a volunteer position at Cumberland City Council. The Volunteer Development Officer will contact you to discuss your application.

Finding the right volunteer position

Read through the Volunteer Program Summary/Handbooks and select the one/ones that you feel most suited to.

Duke of Edinburgh Volunteer Program

For enquires regarding Duke of Edinburgh Program, please visit the Work Experience Placement Program page or email human.resources@cumberland.nsw.gov.au

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Cumberland City Council acknowledges the Darug Nation and People as Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) is situated and pays respect to Aboriginal Elders both past, present and future. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. Cumberland City Council also acknowledges other Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living in the Cumberland LGA and reaffirms that we will work closely with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to advance reconciliation within the area.