Grow yourself and your community.

Your contribution to the community is powerful. Browse the volunteering opportunities below and join an organisation dedicated to social change.

Get involved

Volunteer with Uniting.

Find a meaningful role today. While you grow your community, we’ll be helping you grow your skills, knowledge and network. Volunteer opportunities span over 100 programs so you can choose where you give back, and make a real difference in your community.

The support available to me as a Uniting volunteer far exceeds my expectations, and everyone in the workplace is ready to offer their help when needed. I never feel lost at all.

- Uniting Volunteer.

Why join us

We’ve been working in the community for over 100 years, inspiring people, enlivening communities and confronting injustice. We provide mentoring, training and orientation to ensure you can fulfil your goals, feel supported, and get the most out of your volunteering experience.

What we offer you:

Development of your skills and knowledge through support and mentoring
A respectful, safe and non-discriminatory environment
A detailed position description and volunteer agreement
Employee Assistance Program: You can access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counselling to support volunteer needs during times of difficulty.

Find your opportunity

Administration & Operational Support

Asylum Seeker Programs

Home and Community Care

Lifeline

Mental Health

No Interest Loan Scheme

Op Shops

The Sharing Tree

Youth Mentoring Program

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Administration and Operational Support

Looking to develop skills and experience in an office environment? We may have a role for you.

Asylum Seeker Programs

A safe and welcoming community space for people seeking asylum in Melbourne.

Community Meals

Help us provide over 80,000 meals to people in need.

Early Learning

Inspire children to connect with friends, family, cultures, the environment, and the wider community.

Emergency Relief

Support people in hard times. We provide a safe, welcoming environment where people will be heard and respected.

Foster Care

Foster care is sometimes challenging, but our carers say the rewards far outweigh the tough times.

Home and Community Care

Assist with our community
inclusion and social participation programs.

Lifeline

Help save lives and volunteer as a Lifeline Crisis Supporter.

Mental Health

Support us to provide vital community mental health support services.

No Interest Loan Scheme

Help provide individuals and families on low incomes with access to safe, fair and affordable credit.

Op Shops

Connect, engage, smile in our unique and vibrant shops. An experience not
to be missed.

The Sharing Tree

Support a socially isolated person to build sustainable and fulfilling connections in their community.

Youth Mentoring Program

We work alongside young people to build coping skills and resilience to overcome life's challenges.

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Browse all volunteering opportunities by your passion, where you live, the time you can give and more.

Applying to volunteer at Uniting is easy

Search for a role

You will need to create a personal account which can be updated at any time, and will also help you keep track of the role you applied for.

Apply for a role

Our team in your local area will help you complete the application process. As health and safety is important across Uniting, all our employees and volunteers have role–specific background checks that we cover the cost of.

Notification

All up, the application process takes around 2–3 weeks. We encourage you to apply now, and we hope you can soon join the thousands of volunteers who are already part of the Uniting team.

Get started

After an in-depth induction and role-specific training, you’ll be ready to start making a difference. Welcome to the team.

Why join Uniting

Our culture is our purpose.

You will discover a workforce driven by a common purpose and values, which are at the heart of our work and how we treat each other.

We have opportunities for

Students

Tertiary student placements
School work experience

Group and skilled volunteering

Your organisation can assist in a range of programs including community meals, Food For Families, op shops, asylum seeker services and social support groups.

This will provide your organisation with an opportunity for team building and giving back to your community.