The Society relies heavily on its volunteers to keep it an active and viable organisation.
Volunteers at the Royal Geographical Society of South Australia Inc play a crucial role in upholding and advancing the core values of the geographical community. Joining our team as a volunteer offers a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact, connect with new people, and develop new skills. Whether you can spare a few hours a week or more, your contribution will make a meaningful difference.
How to Get Involved:
Contact: volunteers@rgssa.org.au to express your interest.
Fill out our volunteer application form in either Word or PDF format.
The Society is currently seeking volunteers for:
We need more volunteers to help keep our internationally significant library open to the public. Can you offer 3 hours a week to showcase our collections to our many international, interstate and local visitors, and to assist the librarians? Library skills and experience are desirable, but not essential as you will learn on the job. This is a rewarding opportunity to discover the richness of the Society’s collections and to meet people from all over the world.
Supporting geographical education at all levels, co-ordinating the Society's program of awards for schools and universities, and liaising with relevant groups both within and outside the Society. Read more about the Society's Education Committee.
Undertaking to enhance the profile and image of the Society, as well as improving communication about its events, publications, resources and opportunities. Read more about the Society's Engagement and Communications Committee.
Seeking to secure sponsorships, write grants, build corporate partnerships, and develop relationships with potential donors.
Maintaining and managing the Society's internationally significant library to the highest standard that resources allow providing a carefully managed information and lending service. This also includes greeting visitors to the Society’s Library and showing them around. Read more about the Society's Library Management Committee.
Working to improve the experience of members and enlarge the Society’s membership base. Read more about the Society's Membership Task Force.
The RGSSA maintains a small but active office which handles matters such as banking, bookkeeping, correspondence, data entry, file management, membership subscriptions, office supply management, sales, paying accounts, routine enquiries, web management ….
Organising events including monthly lectures, field trips, and social functions to provide a balanced program with geographical themes relating to the past, present and future. Read more about the Society's Program Committee.
A small, informal group is working to develop a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) that outlines the Society’s commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Encouraging research and scholarship in geography; recognising and rewarding achievements in geography; and overseeing the direction of the Society’s publications including the newsletter, GeoNews, the 136-year old South Australian Geographical Journal, maps, and miscellaneous books. Read more about the Society's Research, Publications and Awards Committee.
To establish a clear basis for using volunteers the Council has created two documents which describe the responsibilities of both parties.
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