Your volunteering questions answered

Not always. Some roles require specific skills or checks, but many just need a willingness to help and learn.

Roles vary — you could be mentoring, teaching, driving, helping at events or offering admin support.

It depends on the role. Each opportunity outlines the time commitment expected — from one-off to ongoing roles.

Volunteering is a great way to give back, connect with others and use your time meaningfully. You’ll support important work in local communities — and many volunteers say they feel more confident, connected and fulfilled as a result.

We welcome anyone who’s willing to share their time, skills or lived experience. Most roles don’t require specific qualifications, but we do complete background checks for the safety and wellbeing of the people we serve.

Volunteer roles vary across locations and services. You might help teach young people to drive, tutor English, assist with admin, garden or host local events — or support people in other practical ways. You’ll find current roles listed on our volunteering opportunities page

Time commitments vary depending on the role. Some opportunities are one-off or short-term, while others are ongoing. You’ll find time expectations listed on each role description.

Yes — some of our services occasionally offer short-term or one-off opportunities, depending on local needs. Keep an eye on our current opportunities or get in touch to express interest.

Most volunteer roles require a National Police Check. If you’re working directly with or around children or young people, you’ll also need a Working With Children Check. Some roles may involve additional screening — this will be outlined in the position description.

In most cases, yes. We’ll arrange a phone call or face-to-face chat so we can learn more about you — and make sure the role is a good fit for you and the team you’ll be supporting.

Some roles require training before you start, while others offer support on the job. Every volunteer has a local contact and is supported by our National Volunteering Team to ensure your experience is rewarding and well supported.

Yes, but corporate volunteering now has its own dedicated page.
Explore corporate volunteering

Yes, we offer placements in some of our community services. These are arranged directly with our teams. Use the Service Directory to find a service in your field of interest and reach out to them directly.