If you know a Fleurieu or Kangaroo Island volunteer whose hard work should be recognised, nominate them before 5pm on Thursday for the South Australian Volunteers Award.

The Awards recognise the work that volunteers, volunteer managers, community organisations and businesses contribute to the South Australian community

You can nominate people in the following categories:

• The Joy Noble Medal. South Australia’s highest distinction for an individual volunteer and is open to all individual volunteers across the State.

• ‘The Andamooka’ Community Project Award. Awarded to a community, or group of volunteers, which has undertaken a community project resulting in significant community benefit.

• The Excellence in Volunteer Management Award. Offered in partnership with Volunteering SA&NT, this award recognises the dedication and commitment of volunteer managers who support and facilitate the engagement of volunteers.

• The Premier’s Award for Corporate Social Responsibility. This award recognises the strong contribution the business sector makes to our communities such as through philanthropy, partnerships or releasing employees for volunteer service.

The awards will be presented at a special Volunteer Thank You event on Monday 13 June 2022, the Queen's Birthday and South Australia's Volunteers Day.

Who can nominate

Any member of the public can nominate eligible recipients for these awards. Self-nominations are accepted.

How to nominate

• Download and read the Awards Nomination Guide (PDF 408.1 KB)
• Download Word Version  (218 KB) (DOCX 218.5 KB)
• Complete the online nomination form

Strategy and Reform - Volunteers

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1300 014 712

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer many Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island organisations are currently in need of helpers. 

There are many positions currently available through the Southern Volunteering SA Inc website such as:

• Bar Person at the Victor Harbor RSL
• Retail Assistant with the National Trust at Victor Harbor
•  Social and Leisure Volunteer with Southern Cross Care
• Friendly Visitor with Council for the Ageing
• Administrator with Tribe FM
• Motor Vehicle Driver with Southern Communities Transport Scheme
• Disability Program Volunteers or Website Guru with the Encounter Centre
• General Helper with Riding for the Disabled
• Food Rescue Volunteer with OzHarvest
• Volunteer Treasurer with the Wildlife Welfare Organisation
• Driver or Kitchen Helper for Meals on Wheels
• Shop assistant with St Vincent De Paul
• Customer Service with the Port Elliot Railway Station
• IT Assistance at the Victor Harbor Public Library

The Country Fire Service is also always in need of volunteers, as is the South Australian Ambulance Service who run volunteer crews out of Goolwa, Strathalbyn and Yankalilla.