Volunteering

As a volunteer you can work in retail, customer service, delivery, sorting, finance, marketing and many other roles.

It’s up to you. You decide what time you have free. It can be from 30 minutes to 20 hours every week, fortnight or month.

Yes. If you are receiving an allowance (such as Job Seeker) from Centrelink that requires you to volunteer (i.e. 15 hours per week) to qualify for payments, we can generally assist you in fulfilling all, or a portion of, that requirement. Please keep in mind that this is subject to the availability of volunteer opportunities.

Yes. After volunteering for a period of three months or more, you can request that your Volunteer Coordinator acts as a referee.

Yes. Taking breaks is essential for everyone, and we highly recommend planning some time away from your volunteer tasks. Please inform your Volunteer Coordinator in advance about your intended absence, so appropriate arrangements can be made during your time away.

Yes. Training opportunities will be provided based on funding availability and individual training needs. We encourage you to connect with your Volunteer Coordinator to discuss training opportunities.

Yes. Volunteers are required to have a DHS Working with Children Check before commencement. This process is free of charge and will be organised by your Volunteer Coordinator.

No. Most volunteer roles do not require qualifications. Your skills, life experience and personal attributes are more important to us.

Yes. While we greatly appreciate your volunteering efforts, we understand that circumstances can change, affecting your availability and commitment. Please remember that you are not obligated to continue volunteering with us. You always have the option to resign at any time as volunteering is a personal choice.

Yes. We have comprehensive insurance coverage for our volunteers. We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of every person who carries out duties at Uniting Country SA.

Most positions are suitable for volunteers aged 18 years and over.