MOSAIC Multicultural Centre

MOSAIC also arranges activities and events for community celebrations such as Harmony Day, a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home, and the Emerge Festival, an annual cultural and arts festival held throughout September.

MOSAIC Multicultural Centre provides around 50 regular activities onsite and online. All activities are designed and delivered by volunteers with support from the Centre Supervisor. Volunteer teachers are required to commit to 1.5 - 2 hours each week for a minimum of 6 months. Social Group volunteers have various responsibilities but usually volunteer for at least one year. Other short term volunteer positions are available for events, holiday activities and relief roles.

By becoming a volunteer you will:

• Enhance your knowledge of local multicultural communities and their cultures and traditions
• Share your talents and passion for the local community
• Work with a great team
• Develop new skills and gain local experience
• Meet members of the local community and make new friends
• Be an excellent role model for newly arrived migrants
• Make a real contribution to fostering multiculturalism and community capacity building.

MOSAIC provides a range of activities that you could get involved with:

• Facilitating ethno-specific community groups
• Teaching English or popular community languages
• Teaching art, craft, dance and exercises
• Cultural events and projects
• School holiday program
• Office duties
• Language support.

Apply to volunteer at MOSAIC

Kay Tang 

I am happy sharing my skills with other people in the local community. I find fulfilment when I see groups of my students performing at Chatswood council events to bring joy to the public. Being a volunteer enriches my social life through meeting people from many different cultures as well as people with different interests. MOSAIC Centre is a meeting place for everybody to interact and enjoy the harmony of Australian multicultural community.  

 Fiona Vatiliotis

I have had a lot of joy from teaching English and facilitating conversation amongst speakers of other languages. Planning the lessons is mentally stimulating. I enjoy learning a lot about the students’ countries and cultures when they are speaking. It is very gratifying being able to help people talk to each other.

Sophia Huang 

I have volunteered at MOSAIC for 23 years. I have met many other groups, participated in many activities. I feel very happy, healthy, satisfied and have been growing with the experience. Studying with young people makes me young and lively. Seeing my multicultural friends getting to know each other and having everyone together in harmony is the best nutrition for my body and soul.

Nobuko Yoshimura 

Since starting my volunteering at MOSAIC, I have had the pleasure of learning and gaining so many wonderful experiences. They have helped me grow as a person. I just enjoy meeting and talking with people and exchanging my knowledge with others. MOSAIC has amazing staff and volunteers who will assist newcomers as well as old students in any way.