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.
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.
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!
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.
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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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