Volunteers make a difference. Coast Shelter is supported by dedicated and passionate volunteers from across our community. Their ongoing support enables our services to continue providing meals, practical mentoring for young people, and a range of other essential services.
Becoming a volunteer at Coast Shelter helps others and is a great way to give back to your community.
Coast Shelter offers a range of volunteering opportunities through at our Community Centre and Restaurants, driver mentor program, fundraising and event support. All volunteers must have a current Working with Children Check.
If you are interested in working for Coast Shelter please check out our vacant positions here.
Michael Olivieri is a Central Coast local who is passionate about helping his fellow Coasties. It’s the reason he started his business, Central Coast Buyers Agent, and why he volunteers at Coast Shelter on a weekly basis.
Michael proudly represents Coast Shelter as the Volunteer Ambassador, a role which aims to help build awareness about the various opportunities there are in which other people and businesses can volunteer with Coast Shelter.
“I chose to support Coast Shelter as they are an amazing organisation with a bold mission ‘To end homelessness and Domestic and Family Violence on the NSW Central Coast. I wanted to be able to give back to the community not just through monetary donations but also to volunteer my time. Volunteering is such a fulfilling experience and allows me the opportunity to contribute to something much bigger than myself. In seeking further ways to get involved I am honoured to also be the Volunteer Ambassador for Coast Shelter.”
As Volunteer Ambassador, Michael supports our Volunteers and helps foster a sense of community and shared purpose by communicating Coast Shelter’s mission throughout the Central Coast community.
You will find Michael at Coast Shelter Fundraising Events, Volunteering in the Community Centre Kitchen and at other community events with the hopes of inspiring other individuals to donate their time and skills to Coast Shelter.
In most cases, yes. Coast Shelter does at times partner with schools for volunteering opportunities, and in these cases all young volunteers under the age of 18 are fully supervised.
Yes, all of Coast Shelter’s staff and volunteers must have a current Working with Children Check. All volunteer positions will require a National Police Check.
Click here for information about the WWCC
Yes, we request all volunteer applicants provide a reference as part of the application process.
Yes, we provide information and induction for all volunteers.
