Resources for Volunteers

Explore our range of resources and see how you can make the most of your volunteering experience.

Volunteer Handbook:

A guide to volunteering, the steps involved in the process of gaining a volunteer position, what to expect once you begin volunteering, your rights and responsibilities.

Types of Volunteering:

Thinking about volunteering but not sure where to start? This booklet explores the wide variety of areas where you can find volunteering opportunities.

Volunteering, a pathway to employment:

Volunteering can be a very valuable experience when you’re looking for a job. This booklet explores the benefits of volunteering related to employment, how to include volunteering on a resume, and how to find a suitable volunteer position. 

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Helping out from home:

Find a way to make volunteering work for you! This booklet explores a variety of ways that you can volunteer from home, or within your local community.

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Volunteering & Centrelink:

Volunteering is not only a great way to help your local community, it could also help you to meet your Centrelink mutual obligations. Check out this handy info sheet to find out more! 

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Volunteering & Visas:

Use this information sheet to find out the general rules around volunteering whilst on a visa in Australia.

Specialist Volunteering Information

Palliative Care Volunteering: What You Need to Know

Things you need to know if you’re considering volunteering in Palliative Care.

Palliative Care Volunteering: Getting Started

How to find out about opportunities to volunteer in Palliative Care in SA.

Palliative Care Volunteering: What You Need to Know

Things you need to know if you’re considering volunteering in Palliative Care.

Palliative Care Volunteering: Getting Started

How to find out about opportunities to volunteer in Palliative Care in SA.

Other Useful Resources

Volunteering Key Statistics

Learn about the rates of participation and the impact of volunteering across Australia.

Rights and Responsibilities

Explore the various legal documents that ensure your fair treatment and welfare while volunteering, and your responsibilities as a volunteer.

Go Volunteer Australia

Check out current volunteer opportunities and find one that suits your availability, interests and location.

Seek Volunteer Australia

Check out current volunteer opportunities and find one that suits your availability, interests and location.

Volunteering Key Statistics

Learn about the rates of participation and the impact of volunteering across Australia.

Go Volunteer Australia

Check out current volunteer opportunities and find one that suits your availability, interests and location.

Rights and Responsibilities

Explore the various legal documents that ensure your fair treatment and welfare while volunteering, and your responsibilities as a volunteer.

Seek Volunteer Australia

Check out current volunteer opportunities and find one that suits your availability, interests and location.

GET IN TOUCH

To arrange an appointment, or to chat with one of our friendly staff, please always ring or email the relevant service first and we will ensure the most appropriate staff member is available to help you.

METRO SOUTH SERVICE

Telephone: (08) 8326 0020

Email: admin@svsa.org.au

FLEURIEU PENINSULA SERVICE

Telephone: (08) 8552 7858

Email: regional@svsa.org.au

Southern Volunteering welcomes people of all sexualities, genders, ethnicities, faiths, abilities and interests. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Acknowledgement of Country - Southern Volunteering acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we work, and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

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