Why volunteer?
Volunteering is a meaningful, constructive activity. By volunteering you can make an immediate, positive impact in your local community.
Volunteering is good for your mental health and wellbeing. It is a great way to strengthen your ties to the community and exposes you to people with similar interests.
Ready to volunteer but not sure where to start?
Simply call VR on 07 3086 0000.
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Meet new friends
Connect with like-minded people, foster new friendships and social connections. By working together toward a common goal, volunteers build bonds, share experiences, and expand their networks.
Keep your skills current
Apply and refine your existing skills, keeping them sharp and relevant. Volunteering also offers opportunities to learn new techniques and gain hands-on experience, so your skills can remain relevant.
Make a real difference
Make a tangible impact by addressing critical needs in your community. Whether it's supporting vulnerable people, protecting the environment, or promoting education, your efforts directly contribute to positive change.
Definition of formal volunteering
Formal volunteering is an activity which takes place in not-for-profit organisations or projects and is undertaken:
- To be of benefit to the community and the volunteer
- Of the volunteer's own free will and without coercion
- For no financial payment; and
- In designated volunteer positions only.
How can I volunteer?
If you wish to become a volunteer, simply complete our online registration form.
If you have already completed the registration form but need to update your details, please click here to sign in.
After you have completed the online registration form, feel free to check out our current Volunteer roles list.
Meet some of our volunteers
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