Volunteer with us
The South Coast Writers Centre has a strong volunteer base. Our volunteers assist us with everything from events to archiving. Volunteers help us to run our program of literary events such as book launches, readings, workshops and panel discussions. They assist us in the setting up of events, the sale of books, social media promotion and catering, administration, and help around the office.
Whether you’d like to volunteer on an event or would like to offer us ongoing weekly assistance; we’d love to hear from you.
Volunteering is a good way to connect with the local writing community
Volunteers get free access to selected events
Volunteering can get experience and expand their skill base
Volunteers meet people with similar interests
Volunteering can help meet your JobSeeker obligations.
Current vacancies
Coledale Community Centre is open to volunteers. We are registered with Centrelink as a charity organisation.
Creative Writing Workshops for Refugees and the Newly Arrived
5, 6 and 8 May
We are currently looking for volunteers to assist with creative writing workshops for refugees and the newly arrived immigrants from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds with Illawarra Multicultural Services. Additional dates still to come. Meet new people, learn about other cultures and make friends. Please contact us with your interest.
Vintage & Art Bazaar
Saturday 24th May 3-8pm & Sunday 25th May 9am-2:00pm
The inaugural SCWC Vintage and Art Bazaar will bring together a curated lineup of stallholders sharing a wide range of art, handmade goods, rare vintage and unique retro products. We are looking for volunteers to assist with this event on both days: set up and pack down, liaison with market stallholders and assisting guests at the door. Please contact us with your interest.
South Coast Writers and Readers Festival - now seeking Volunteer Committee members
Now until festival dates 5-6 July 2025
We are seeking expressions of interest for volunteers who are interested to form a Festival Volunteer Committee to help with the pre-production of the South Coast Writers and Readers Festival scheduled for 5-6 July. If you’ve been wanting to gain experience in merchandising, catering, sponsorship and marketing - now is the time. We would love to hear from you.
South Coast Writers and Readers Festival - general volunteers
5-6 July 2025
The South Coast Readers and Writers Festival a celebration of reading, writing, and creativity on the South Coast of NSW. Volunteer with us as helping hand for the biggest event on the South Coast Writers Centre calendar.
Literary Discussion Board Conversation Starters & Moderators
Do you like to converse with people on interesting topics? Are you a natural discussion starter or want to become one? We are seeking volunteers who can post weekly discussion prompts as well as moderate ongoing literary discussions in our Facebook group. It helps if you have a strong background in literature and writing craft to facilitate conversations. Please contact me with your interest.
Writing Group Leaders wanted!
We are currently looking for enthusiasts who would like to start a new writing group. The writing group can be of any genre and in any location. You have to be a SCWC member. We have developed a helpful guide on how to start a writing group in our members area (must be logged in) here: https://southcoastwriters.org/starting-a-group. If you are interested to start a group, get in touch and we can help you find group members by placing an ad in our newsletter.
Administration Assistant
We are seeking a regular volunteer to help run the Centre. The administrative assistant will work with the SCWC Finance and Administrative Officer to assist with the day-to-day administration of the South Coast Writers Centre and the Coledale Community Hall. For more information, please visit Administration Assistant - South Coast Writers Centre. You can apply on the website or by pressing the ‘Become a volunteer’ button below.
Expressions of interest
And lastly, we would like to ask for expressions of interest from you. What would you like to do, what would you like to help out with? Because we can make more opportunities for you as well, ones that fit your needs and interests.
If you are interested in volunteering for any of these events, please contact us and we will send you through more details.
Hardship Policy
If you do not have the financial means to attend a SCWC event, pay an application fee, or pay for your membership, please contact us to discuss how we can help. We are happy to try to arrange a form of volunteer exchange on a case-by-case basis.