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.

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  • 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.

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.

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.

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.