Looking for local youth, aged 14-24, to volunteer at Coast Swap events.
Gain skills, make friends, help keep clothes out of landfill…and re-fresh your wardrobe!
The first bi-monthly event is:
• Sat 24 Jan 2026, 10am-2pm
• Gosford Regional Library, Level 1, 123A Donnison St
Build your skills. Boost your resume. Meet new people. Shape something real.
Volunteer at Coast Swap and get:
• Real world event experience (set-up, customer flow, displays, teamwork).
• Creative skills in styling, upcycling, visual design + social content.
• Leadership opportunities — help run future swaps as the program expands.
• A friendly, inclusive crew of people your age to connect with.
• Volunteer hours that look great for jobs, TAFE, uni, or Duke of Ed.
• A voice in shaping a growing coast wide sustainability project.
• A feel good moment: you’re helping the community and reducing fashion waste.
Submit your expression of interest
About Coast Swap
Coast Swap invites the community to bring along 5–10 clean, good‑quality items to swap for “new‑to‑you” pieces. The event reduces textile waste, promotes circular fashion, and builds community connection — all powered by youth volunteers.
You’ll help create a positive, welcoming space where people of all ages can refresh their wardrobe sustainably, and support young leaders in action.
What you’ll do as a youth volunteer
- Welcome and check‑in participants
- Sort, and display items
- Manage tokens and assist with the swap flow
- Capture photos or short videos (optional, with consent)
- Contribute to youth‑led content, stories, or social updates
- Help participants browse items
- Keep the space tidy, friendly, and inclusive
No experience is needed — just enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
Event details (first swap)
📍 Gosford Regional Library, Level 1
📅 Saturday 24 January 2026
⏰ 11:00am–1:00pm
(We’ll contact you about arrival time and volunteer briefing.)
Before you apply
- Youth volunteers are required to:
- Be aged 14–24
- Agree to Council’s Volunteer Work Agreement
- Submit the Digital Consent Form if you opt‑in to being photographed/filmed
- Have parent/guardian consent if under 18
You’ll receive a short on‑the‑day induction, covering:
- Work Health & Safety
- Manual handling
- Event conduct and expectations
Next Steps
Fill in the Expression of Interest form and our Youth Development Officer will email you the following forms to complete and email back.
Enquires:
Contact our Youth Development Officer – Renee Simpson, renee.simpson@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au, 0436 017 550