Who is a volunteer?
A volunteer is a person who provides his assistance for free and does not pursue financial benefits – although they may gain a sense of satisfaction and internal rewards for their efforts.
What is volunteering?
Volunteering is something you do to help others, giving your time and energy, without a monetary reward.
Who can be a volunteer?
Every member of our society who wants to help those who need it on a voluntary basis can become a volunteer.
The most famous volunteers in the world |
Hilary Swank is an American actress and producer. Hilary Swank helps children in an orphanage in India with United Planet.
Seth Green is an American actor, comedian, and producer. Seth Green helps those in need, and he was volunteering with Doctors Beyond Boarders around the world.
Natalia Vodianova is a Russian model and philanthropist. Natalia Vodianova is the founder of the organisation "The Naked Heart Foundation" which help children with special needs.
Angelina Jolie is an American actress and humanitarian. Angelina Jolie has helped the needy throughout the world for several years in more than 30 countries, includes war zones.
George Clooney is an American actor, director, producer, and philanthropist. George Clooney is the founder of the non-profit organisation "Not on Our Watch."
Ben Affleck an American actor and producer. Ben Affleck is the founder of the organisation "Eastern Congo Initiative" which works to help improve children's health, education, and also help victims who suffered sexual violence.
Volunteering Centres |
NSW (New South Wales) |
Centre for VolunteeringVisit siteVisit the Centre for Volunteering website to find more information (opens in a new window) (02) 9261 3600 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 40 Gloucester Street, The Rocks, NSW |
WA (Western Australia) |
Volunteering WAVisit siteVisit the Volunteering WA website to find more information (opens in a new window) (08) 9482 4333 Level 1, 3 Loftus Street, West Leederville 6007 |
SA (South Australia) |
Volunteering SA & NTVisit siteVisit the Volunteering SA & NT website to find more information (opens in a new window) (08) 8221 7177 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Level 5/182 Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000 |
QLD (Queensland) |
Volunteering QueenslandVisit siteVisit the Volunteering Queensland website to find more information (opens in a new window) 07 3002 7600 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Level 12, 127 Creek Street, BRISBANE Q 4000 |
VIC (Victoria) |
Volunteering VictoriaVisit siteVisit the Volunteering Victoria website to find more information (opens in a new window) (03) 8327 8500 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 2/491 King Street West Melbourne VIC 3003 |
TAS (Tasmania) |
Volunteering TasmaniaVisit siteVisit the Volunteering Tasmania website to find more information (opens in a new window) (03) 6231 5550 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 75 Federal Street, North Hobart TAS 7000 |
ACT (Australian Capital Territory) |
Volunteering and Contact ACTVisit siteVisit the Volunteering and Contact ACT website to find more information (opens in a new window) (02) 6251 4060 Level 2, 202 City Walk, Canberra, 2601 |
NT (Northern Territory) |
Volunteering SA & NTVisit siteVisit the Volunteering SA & NT website to find more information (opens in a new window) (08) 8963 5624 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Charles Darwin Centre, L 16/19 Smith Street, Darwin NT 0800 |
Volunteering Australia
Volunteering Australia is a national organisation promoting volunteer opportunities to the Australian community.
Visit the Volunteering Australia website to find more information (opens in a new window)
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GoVolunteer
GoVolunteer is a national database of volunteering opportunities. Here you can find a lot of opportunities in Australia.
Visit the GoVolunteer website to find more information (opens in a new window)
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SEEK
SEEK is the largest free online source of volunteer opportunities.
Visit the SEEK website to find more information (opens in a new window)
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