Volunteering with Council: We value the work volunteers do for our local community.
Council aspires to make the volunteer experience an enjoyable and rewarding one while encouraging personal and professional development. Council provides a supportive and safe working environment for its volunteers, and understands the value of volunteers' commitment to our Local Government Area.
Why become a volunteer?
Becoming a volunteer is a great way to:
- get actively involved in your community;
- help someone else;
- build self-confidence;
- meet new people;
- feel valued by the community;
- learn new skills;
- gain valuable job experience, and,
- make a difference.
How can I get involved?
Those wishing to become a volunteer can complete a Volunteer Application Form and a Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement, and read the Volunteer Policy and the Volunteer Handbook.
Council currently accepts volunteers in the folloiwng areas of its operations:
- Visitor Information Centre - call 6730 2400;
- Australian Celtic Festival - call 6730 2408;
- Minerama Fossicking Gem and Jewellery Show [Section 355 Community Committee of Council] - call 6730 2318;
- Emmaville Mining Museum [Section 355 Community Committee of Council] - call 6730 2318;
- Friends of the Library - call 6730 2611.
Engaging with Communities
Council conducted an extensive Community Engagement program through to the end of August 2010. The strategies of that program have now all be met. Council is consulting with the community to develop a new 2017-2027 Community Strategic Plan. Information about the 2021 community engagement sessions will be announced shortly.
Read the summary results of the Customer Survey conducted by Council in July 2020.
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS 2022
Nominations will be accepted until 4.30pm on Tuesday, 14 December 2021.
The aim of these awards is to honour, on Australia Day, the voluntary achievements of fellow citizens, community groups and community events by recognising their outstanding contribution to our community through community or service work, or through individual dedication and contribution to a particular group or the whole community, during any period of time.
The Award categories for the 2022 Australia Day ceremony are:
Citizen of the Year: The Australia Day Council Plaque and certificate of recognition, Glen Innes Severn Council ‘Citizen of the Year’ Perpetual Shield (which is kept on display at Council).
Young Citizen of the Year: The Australia Day Council Plaque and certificate of recognition, Glen Innes Severn Council ‘Young Citizen of the Year’ Perpetual Shield (which is kept on display at Council).
Community Event of the Year: The Australia Day Council Plaque and certificate of recognition.
COMMUNITY EVENT NOMINATION FORM
Voluntary Community Organisation of the Year: The Australia Day Council Plaque and certificate of recognition.
VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY ORGANISATION NOMINATION FORM
Emergency Services Volunteer of the Year: The Australia Day Council Plaque and certificate of recognition.
EMERGENCY SERVICES VOLUNTEER NOMINATION FORM
Environmental Citizen of the Year: The Australia Day Council Plaque and certificate of recognition.
ENVIRONMENTAL CITIZEN NOMINATION FORM
Young Environmental Citizen of the Year (School aged): The Australia Day Council Plaque and certificate of recognition.