Volunteering at Silver Wattle

We welcome Quakers and non-Quakers to live for a time at Silver Wattle as a Resident Volunteer. All Resident Volunteers are provided with free room and board, as well as access to the internet, library, and shared use of a car.
Longer term Resident Volunteers (2-12 months) contribute to the community that lives at Silver Wattle and supports its activities. As well as contributing to the spiritual life of Silver Wattle, you might volunteer in the kitchen, the garden, or the property, depending on our needs and your interests and skills.

Shorter term Resident Volunteers staying 2-6 weeks are also welcome.

At Silver Wattle we follow a rhythm of the day, which allows for worship, work, study, rest and recreation, whilst living in and contributing to our community. Past volunteers at Silver Wattle tell us there are busy times as well as periods of quiet for rest, contemplation and fellowship, and that the experience has been very rewarding and renewing

Contact Us if you are interested in volunteering as a Resident Volunteer

Gardening & Land Care Weeks

Gardening & Land Care weeks are held in every season - planting, weeding, harvesting and preparing beds for growing food, as well as caring for the land through re-vegetation, weed control and conservation of native flora and fauna. The schedule allows time for work, rest, worship, eating and learning together in community.

Volunteers are invited to contribute according to their skills, interests and abilities. Children are welcome. You can come for part or all of the week.

In recognition of the work provided, there is no charge to attend Gardening and Land Care weeks. However, donations to cover costs are welcome, up to $110 per day.

Email admin.office@silverwattle.org.au for more information.