Why is becoming a volunteer important?
In South Australia there are almost one million volunteers whose contribution is valued at around $5 billion annually.
Beyond the immense dollar value of our volunteers, becoming a volunteer is a rewarding way to help your community. There are many opportunities to volunteer in the Clare & Gilbert Valleys region. Volunteering provides a great opportunity to socialise and benefit your community.
There is a great variety of volunteer organisations within the Clare & Gilbert Valleys that would welcome your support. These cater for a variety of interests for both young and old.
SA Community Directory
The key directory for community organisations is the ‘SAcommunity’ directory. The community information resource for all of South Australia. Search for all your local health, education and recreation services, local clubs and organisations that service the Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council area by clicking on this website link www.sacommunity.org
The SA community website provides a community information directory for community Groups in the region so if you want to join in on gardening, a sporting group, playgroup, a new committee or even to meet new people click on the link.
Volunteering SA & NT 
Volunteering SA&NT is a not-for-profit organisation, the peak body for volunteering and a volunteer support service, leading the sector in South Australia and the Northern Territory. Volunteering SA&NT offer a comprehensive list of volunteering groups for you to explore. For further details click on the link https://www.volunteeringsa-nt.org.au
Here are a few videos from volunteers within the Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council sharing their thoughts, experiences and describing the rewards of volunteering in their region