Volunteer at the Eumundi Market Carpark
Make an impact. Meet new people. Support your community.
Short shifts. Good vibes. Funds go directly to your NFP or club.
Why Volunteer?
- Be part of the largest tourist attraction on the Sunshine Coast
- An hourly rate paid per volunteer as a donation to your not for profit group
- Flexible shifts: Wednesdays & Saturdays
- Meet new people from all over the world
- Represent your community organisation
Help keep Eumundi welcoming and have a great time doing it!
Benefits for Your Organisation
- Valuable opportunity to fundraise for your group
- No need to sell anything or fundraising events
- Easy way to hit yearly fundraising targets
- Ideal for gear, uniforms, equipment, excursions, events.
- Have a fun!
What You’ll Do
- Direct cars into parking bays
- Greet visitors
- Help keep traffic flowing
- Work with an experienced onsite team
- Training provided
Who Can Apply?
- Community groups
- Sporting clubs
- Schools & P&Cs
- Charities
- Youth organisations
- Seniors groups
- Any NFP looking to fundraise
Real Stories – Camaraderie and Connection
Why do people volunteer to assist with car parking for the Eumundi Markets on Saturdays and Wednesdays?
A variety of local organisations volunteer each market day to park cars in exchange for a donation towards their charity or cause. David Bell, the secretary of the Rotary Club of Cooroy, provides two volunteers at the car park once a fortnight, earning $3,600 a year for Rotary projects. David explained that the funding is just part of the reason for volunteering.
“Our team has found that we enjoy helping the community, having contact with people, the teamwork, camaraderie, and renewing connections within our small club,” said David.
At the end of the morning, the Cooroy team feels pride and satisfaction in helping the community by facilitating the parking of visitors to the town as swiftly and safely as possible.
At the same time, they have had many positive interactions with a variety of people and made the most of every car space to provide the best customer flow for stall holders and businesses in Eumundi.
The car park manager suggested that volunteering could also assist in raising the profile of the participating organisations. Volunteering may also combat loneliness, boost confidence, and give volunteers a renewed sense of purpose.
Jean Millington
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN EUMUNDI VOICE MAY 2025





