Local volunteer organisations
Thanks to these community organisations who keep our community strong and resilient.
For full list of volunteer organisations, see the volunteering tab in the community directory.
Aged care
Arts & culture
Education & personal development
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Primary Ethics
A not-for-profit organisation provides Department of Education approved ethics education to all NSW public school students. The trained volunteers assist students in developing skills in critical thinking, ethical reasoning and respectful discussion.
Contact: helpdesk@primaryethics.com.au
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St Lucy's School
St Lucy’s is a special primary school and high school for children with disability located in Wahroonga. The school specialises in a range of disabilities including intellectual disability, autism and sensory impairments.
Contact: volunteer@stlucys.nsw.edu.au
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Sydney U3A
Sydney U3A offers courses in Ku-ring-gai and Hornsby for members to explore new experiences in the arts, exercise, science, history, languages and more.
Contact: secretary.sydneyu3a@gmail.com
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ABC Friends Northern Suburbs of Sydney (NSoS)
ABC Friends NSoS Branchis committed to advocating and defending Australia's national public broadcaster (the ABC) because of its vital role as a pillar of a civil, educated, democratic and artistic Australia. It is a non-political, not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers.
Contact: janinemkitson@gmail.com
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Emergency
Nature & environment
Community events & services
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Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney
Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney (H2HS) is a not-for-profit organisation that provides vital life-saving services to support people in times of crisis. They support individuals and communities to become more resilient and suicide safe.
Contact: volunteer@lifelineh2h.org.au
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CASS Group
The CASS Group provides a wide range of social and welfare services for multicultural communities. CASS operates across Sydney including the Upper North Shore area.
Contact: volunteering@casscare.org.au
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Rotary Club of Wahroonga
The Rotary Club of Wahroonga provides volunteer support for events and activities, including the Wahroonga Village Fair, Bobbin Head Cycle Classic, The Dish, Hornsby Connect and more.
Contact: secretary@wahroongarotary.org
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Rotary Club of Turramurra
Turramurra Rotary Club is a diverse group of professional, business and community members. They provide volunteer support for events such as Bobbin Head Cycle Classic and more.
Contact: rebeccamatanle.rotary@gmail.com
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KYDS Youth Counselling
KYDS Youth Counselling is dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of young people aged 10 - 18. They provide free, confidential counselling services and holistic support for families. They need volunteers for their community events.
Contact: info@kyds.org.au
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The Dish of St John's
The Dish, a local organisation providing food, friendship and inclusive community to disadvantaged people in the Hornsby area. They rely on volunteers to run a food rescue and community meal program.
Contact: dish@stjohnswahroonga.org
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Hornsby Connect
Hornsby Connect provides food to people in need and assist with the sourcing of support services. They reply on volunteers to run the service.
Contact: info@hornsbyconnect.org.au
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Empowering Parents In Crisis (EPIC)
EPIC EPIC is a peer support platform for parents and carers caring for young people aged 12 to 25 who are experiencing mental health challenges. Volunteering with EPIC is to support parents to support their young people.
Contact: contact@empoweringparentsincrisis.com
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Sport & recreation