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Your contribution to the community is powerful. Browse the volunteering opportunities below and join an organisation dedicated to social change.
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Volunteer with Uniting.
Find a meaningful role today. While you grow your community, we’ll be helping you grow your skills, knowledge and network. Volunteer opportunities span over 100 programs so you can choose where you give back, and make a real difference in your community.
The support available to me as a Uniting volunteer far exceeds my expectations, and everyone in the workplace is ready to offer their help when needed. I never feel lost at all.
Why join us
We’ve been working in the community for over 100 years, inspiring people, enlivening communities and confronting injustice. We provide mentoring, training and orientation to ensure you can fulfil your goals, feel supported, and get the most out of your volunteering experience.
What we offer you:
- Development of your skills and knowledge through support and mentoring
- A respectful, safe and non-discriminatory environment
- A detailed position description and volunteer agreement
- Employee Assistance Program: You can access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counselling to support volunteer needs during times of difficulty.
Find your opportunity
Applying to volunteer at Uniting is easy
Search for a role
You will need to create a personal account which can be updated at any time, and will also help you keep track of the role you applied for.
Apply for a role
Our team in your local area will help you complete the application process. As health and safety is important across Uniting, all our employees and volunteers have role–specific background checks that we cover the cost of.
Notification
All up, the application process takes around 2–3 weeks. We encourage you to apply now, and we hope you can soon join the thousands of volunteers who are already part of the Uniting team.
Get started
After an in-depth induction and role-specific training, you’ll be ready to start making a difference. Welcome to the team.
We have opportunities for
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A drive for difference: Jasdeep’s happiness stems from helping others.
Even if you can only volunteer for a few hours, it will still impact your whole life and perspective.
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The heart of business: U Ethical’s community commitment pays dividends.
Volunteering is often seen as part of the soft stuff in business. But it has tangible business benefits in improving team engagement and cohesion.
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From grief to giving back: Camaro’s compassionate calling.
Volunteering is a great way to teach ourselves respect for others. To learn to be a part of the community, not just coasting by as another soul in society.
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From volunteer to valued employee: A second-hand success story.
I was able to turn something that I loved into a job and in an organisation that supports good work.
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Game, set, print: How one match led to a lifelong career.
When the employees with disabilities see that someone like me, in a wheelchair, can do this job and hold a management role it gives them hope.
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Share the warmth this winter.
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“We’re seeing a lot of new faces come into Hartley’s. Last year we had over 2,000 different people come through the doors to have a meal with us.”
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No bucks, no worries – serving even more people in Tasmania.
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Uniting Vic.Tas op shops making a difference in our communities.
Every day, our op shops and our people make a difference and help improve the lives of people in need.
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Hartley’s volunteers with heart.
“I started volunteering in the 90s..I love doing it. I love being with other people, with friends."