Volunteering
Everyone has something valuable to share. Make a real difference in your community by helping others when they need it most.
Every volunteer brings unique skills, experiences and compassion that make our services better. Share your professional skills, life experience or your time to help someone feel more connected and supported.
Be part of positive change
Our volunteers play a vital role in making our communities better. You could:
- Make a real difference to people's health and wellbeing
- Build new skills and confidence
- Form meaningful friendships
- Find purpose through helping others
What you can do
We create meaningful volunteer roles that support the delivery of person-centred care. Our roles change based on where we need support, but they all make a real difference to our communities. These are some of the roles held by our previous volunteers.
Telephone support
Telephone support line volunteer for our Reconnexion service
Chinese speaking
Chinese speaking lived experience support
Social activities
Social activity group volunteer for older adults
Physiotherapy
Armchair exercise volunteer in our physiotherapy team
Admin
Compliance and administration support
Pantry
Community pantry volunteer
Youth advisory
headspace youth advisory committee member
Chairperson
headspace consortium chairperson
What we offer
Support and training
Join our team as an essential member, not just a helper. You'll have your own team leader and learn valuable skills while making a difference to people in your community.
Meaningful roles
Put your skills, experience and passion to work supporting others. Whether you have professional expertise, life experience or simply want to help, we have roles where you can make a real difference.
Hands-on experience
Develop new skills and understanding through hands-on experience in healthcare, mental health and social support services. Perfect for people exploring a different career or wanting to expand their capabilities.
Diverse opportunities
We offer volunteer opportunities across many locations and programs – from mental health to aged care, youth services to allied health. Apply for roles that match your interests, skills and availability.
A quality volunteer program
We're members of Volunteering Australia and peak volunteering bodies. This means our program meets national standards and gives you:
- proper selection processes
- clear role descriptions
- regular feedback
- recognition of your contribution.
Find a role
Check Seek volunteer for a role in your area. Each role includes details about what's involved, time commitments and requirements.
Submit your application
When you find a role that interests you, submit your application through SEEK volunteer. We'll contact you to discuss the next steps.
Complete the required checks
To help keep everyone safe, you'll need to complete a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. References may be required, depending on your role.
