Volunteering for life-long learning

Hurstville City Library Museum and Gallery (LMG) developed a unique, dynamic and responsive volunteer program, giving volunteers opportunities to develop new skills, experience on-the-job training, and socialise with staff and volunteers. Hurstville City Council is a Local Government that encourages the involvement of volunteers in its operations. This is based on our belief that volunteering empowers individuals, promotes life-long learning and enriches society by promoting a more democratic, caring, cooperative, cohesive and informed society, thus adding to the locality’s social and economic capital. Volunteers enhance and extend the work of paid staff to extend our capacity for quality service delivery.

Volunteers in the LMG include school, TAFE and university students, people of culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with a disability, seniors, retirees and people wishing to re-enter the work force after a period of absence. They receive a wholistic induction and work in all areas of the LMG service.

• Cultural Officer

  Rebekah Schulz ()

• Award Category

  Library and Information Services – Division C

Other Projects

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