Volunteering with us
Volunteer Positions
Five Simple Steps to Become a BCCT Volunteer
Student Placement
Volunteering with us
Bankstown Canterbury Community Transport (BCCT) is supported by both paid staff and a dedicated team of volunteers from diverse professional, personal and cultural backgrounds. What unites our volunteers is their shared commitment to helping people in need
Volunteering with BCCT is a rewarding way to build skills, gain experience and make a real difference. It gives you the opportunity to:
- Give back to your community
- Develop new skills and grow your knowledge
- Build confidence and self-esteem
- Support people who need a helping hand
- Meet new people and make friends
- Experience the satisfaction of helping others
- Be part of a friendly, supportive team
- Gain valuable career experience
- Explore potential pathways into paid roles in the NFP sector
- Strengthen your resume with community volunteering
It’s a meaningful way to contribute, and an excellent step for your personal and professional development.
Get in touch with us today to find out more about volunteering here.
Volunteer Positions
Vehicle Assistants: We are looking for volunteers to accompany clients on our vehicles for social outings and shopping. Duties may include helping clients in and out of the vehicle, carrying shopping bags, assisting with reaching groceries on shelves, pushing wheelchairs, and communicating with clients who speak different languages.
Drivers
We are looking for volunteers to drive clients in our vehicles for trips, social outings and shopping services. Other duties may include helping clients in and out of the vehicle, pushing wheelchairs and communicating with clients who speak different languages.
Vehicle assistants
We are looking for volunteers to accompany and assist clients on our vehicles for social outings and shopping services. Duties may include helping clients in and out of the vehicle, carrying shopping bags, assisting to reach groceries on shelves, pushing wheelchairs and communicating with clients who speak different languages.
Office & Admin assistants
Various admin support roles are available for volunteers looking to assist in our office. These may include one or more of the following: reception desk, answering phones, taking client bookings, translation for non-English speaking clients, filing, light computer work, and general office duties.
Board Members
We are a company limited by guarantee with a Board of volunteer non-executive directors. We advertise via our website and other channels when we are actively seeking new directors. You can also enquire about possible future opportunities to join our Board by emailing info@bcct.com.au with “Board Membership enquiry” in the subject line.
All community transport volunteers are provided with a clearly defined position description, support and training.
Five Simple Steps to Become a BCCT Volunteer
- Get in touch with us,
- Come in and meet the team,
- Complete the paperwork and orientation,
- Choose your days and hours,
- Get Started!
For more information on volunteering with BCCT please see our Volunteer Brochure call us on (02) 9772 4928 or email us at info@bcct.com.au and we will send you an application pack.
Student Placement
BCCT openly welcomes students seeking work experience or TAFE work placement. We have a good relationship with local TAFE’s and Universities and regularly take in student volunteers. We especially love bi-lingual students, or those studying aged or disability care. BCCT is a friendly and welcoming environment with a great attitude towards training. Contact us for more information.