National Volunteer Week 2025

This week we celebrate National Volunteer Week 2025, with this year's theme being Connecting Communities. National Volunteer Week recognises the diverse passions and talents brought to the act of volunteering by everyone involved.

Blessed with approximately 360 active volunteers across 36 programs, the City of Burnside is aware of the incredibly important service provided by community members. Collectively City of Burnside volunteers donate approximately 27,000 hours of their time (equivalent to approximately 13.5 full time staff).

On Thursday 22 May, the City of Burnside held a Service and Recognition Ceremony at the Regal Theatre to thank all of Council's volunteers who selflessly give their time to their community.

The City of Burnside would like to recognise the contributions of our volunteers who this year are celebrating significant milestones.

For 25 years of service:

Leonie Brown
Heather Martin
Jenifer Porter

For 20 years of service:

Michael Croft
Barbara Paton
Michael Sachsse (OAM)

As well as 51 other volunteers marking their 5, 10 and 15 year milestones.

The City of Burnside also has the distinction of celebrating a single volunteer who has gone above and beyond with the Outstanding Achievement Award. This year's winner is Mia Lin, volunteer at the Burnside Toy Library.

Mia has generously been giving her time to the Toy Library for the past two years and has enjoyed her time so much that both of her kids also signed up as volunteers.

‘I love being able to dedicate so much time to the Toy Library and give back to the community. The library staff and other volunteers make it a great experience,’ Mia said.

Congratulations to Mia and all our outstanding volunteers for their hard work, dedication and commitment to making Burnside the best it can be!

If you would like to volunteer with the City of Burnside, visit our ‘Volunteer Vacancies’ or email volunteer@burnside.sa.gov.au.

Mia Lin receiving her Outstanding Achievement Award 20 Year Recipient Barbara 20 Year Recipient Michael

Mayor Anne Monceaux with the 10 Year Recipients