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Career Calling Volunteer, part of CAQA Groups

Give time. Gain direction.

Volunteer opportunities from not-for-profits, charities, government and other registered organisations. Find a role that fits your week, and turn the hours into evidence: skills, references and pathways to study and work.

CommunityEducationEnvironmentHealthAged careDisabilityYouthMulticulturalAll causes
Example logbook 9 hours logged
  1. SatCommunity garden3 hrs
  2. TueHomework club2 hrs
  3. SatFood relief packing4 hrs

Skills mapped

  • Teamwork
  • Food safety
  • Mentoring
  • Reliability
Reference confirmed by the host organisation
An illustration, not a real record.

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Latest opportunities

Roles posted by registered organisations and checked by our team before they go live.

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Causes

Start with what you care about

Pick a cause to see the opportunities in it.

Community

Food relief, neighbourhood houses, local events

Education

Tutoring, homework clubs, reading programs

Environment

Landcare, clean ups, gardens and habitat

Health

Hospital programs, wellbeing and support

Aged care

Companionship, outings and activities

Disability

Social programs, support and inclusion

Youth

Mentoring, clubs and youth programs

Multicultural

Settlement, language and welcome programs

Animals

Shelters, rescue, foster and care

Arts

Galleries, festivals, theatre and music

Sport

Clubs, coaching, events and officiating

Emergency

Recovery, relief and preparedness

Other

Everything else that helps

How it works

Simple for volunteers, simple for organisations

  1. Find

    Search opportunities by cause, location and the time you have.

  2. Express interest

    Tell the organisation about you and your availability in one short form.

  3. Meet and check

    The organisation talks with you and runs any checks the role needs.

  4. Give time, gain evidence

    Log your hours and build a skills portfolio and references as you go.

Find an opportunity

  1. Post

    Describe the role, the time it needs and any checks or requirements.

  2. We check

    We confirm your organisation and read the role before anything goes live.

  3. Go live

    Your opportunity appears in the directory, and you can ask us to feature it.

  4. Meet volunteers

    Expressions of interest come to you and our team, ready to follow up.

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Pathways

Hours become evidence

Goodwill deserves a paper trail. Placements log hours, map skills and lead to references, so generosity also builds futures.

  1. Log

    Every shift is recorded: date, hours, tasks and who supervised you.

  2. Map

    Tasks are mapped to skills employers and course providers recognise.

  3. Confirm

    The host organisation confirms your contribution and can act as a referee.

  4. Use

    The portfolio goes into your resume, applications and recognition processes.

Then take the next step in the Career Calling family

36 hours of recent, local experience: about 4.7 standard working days

  1. LogEvery shift is recorded: date, hours, tasks and who supervised you.
  2. MapTasks are mapped to skills employers and course providers recognise.
  3. ConfirmThe host organisation confirms your contribution and can act as a referee.
  4. UseThe portfolio goes into your resume, applications and recognition processes.

Skills you could evidence

  • Teamwork
  • Customer service
  • Food handling
  • Logistics
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership

An illustration only. Every role and organisation is different, and references are given at the host organisation's discretion.

Who it is for

Volunteering that moves you forward

Pick the door that fits.

Students

A first reference, and something real to talk about.

What you gain

Job seekers

Recent, local experience while you look for work.

What you gain

New arrivals

Local experience, kindly.

What you gain

Career changers

Try a new field before you commit to it.

What you gain

Organisations

Volunteers your mission can rely on.

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Questions

Questions people ask

Does it cost anything to volunteer?

No. Searching, saving and expressing interest are free. Some roles may ask you to cover a check, and the listing will say so.

Who can post an opportunity?

Registered not-for-profits, charities, government agencies, schools, health services, community groups and other registered organisations. We check every organisation and role before it goes live.

Do I need experience?

Most roles do not. Each listing says what skills help and what training or induction the organisation provides.

Can volunteering help me get a job or a course place?

It can help you show recent experience, skills and a referee. No one can promise an outcome: employers and course providers make their own decisions.

What checks might a role need?

Some roles need a Working with Children Check, a police check or other screening. The organisation will explain what is needed and how to apply.

Give an hour. Start a path.

Tell us your interests and availability, or post a role your organisation needs filled.

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