Volunteer Collective
Join a collective of passionate volunteers dedicated to building safer futures for women and families.
Volunteering at WAGEC
Joining WAGEC’s Volunteer Collective is a meaningful way to contribute your skills and experience to our community, participate in trainings and events, and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about creating change.
Whether you're looking to take on a regular role, support when your schedule allows, or raise awareness in your networks, there is a place for you in the Volunteer Collective.
BECOMING A VOLUNTEER
The Volunteer Collective is made up of six pillars. During your onboarding process, you will have the opportunity to decide which pillars best suit your skills, interests, and availability. Scroll down to learn more about the pillars of the Collective.
All volunteers must:
⭐ Be aged 18+
⭐ Undergo screening, including providing a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Check
⭐ Participate in volunteer induction and trainings, varying by role
Interested in joining the Volunteer Collective? Please complete the expression of interest form and a member of our team will get in touch to discuss our current volunteering opportunities.
THE VOLUNTEER COLLECTIVE PILLARS
SkilledVolunteers
Skilled Volunteers allow WAGEC to offer valuable wellbeing and educational opportunities for women and children.
⭐ Contribute specific skills/experience
⭐ Opportunities for casual or regular shifts
⭐ Lead group activities or facilitate clinics
COREVOLUNTEERS
Taking on key supportive roles across WAGEC, Core Volunteers are essential for ensuring safer futures for women and families.
⭐ Assigned a regular volunteer shift
⭐ Part of an on-site WAGEC team
⭐ Commit a minimum of 3-months to the role
WORKPLACEVOLUNTEERS
Groups of Workplace Volunteers support WAGEC as part of their collaboration with the organisation.
⭐ On- and off-site opportunities
⭐ Bespoke support from WAGEC
⭐ Team build for purpose
VOLUNTEERAMBASSADORS
Volunteer Ambassadors are passionate about ending gender-based violence and actively advocate for change within their communities.
⭐ Attend ambassador trainings
⭐ Promote WAGEC in the community
⭐ Part of a network of supporters
PROGRAMVOLUNTEERS
Participating in volunteer-led programs across WAGEC, Program Volunteers are crucial to offering wraparound support to families.
⭐ Assigned shifts within a WAGEC program
⭐ Part of a team of program volunteers
⭐ Commit to training and responsibilities
CASUALVOLUNTEERS
Assisting on an as-needed basis, Casual Volunteers support the ever-evolving nature of WAGEC’s work.
⭐ Join a pool of casual volunteers
⭐ Receive updates as opportunities arise
⭐ Volunteer time when available
INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERING
Interested in one of our individual volunteering opportunities? Please complete the expression of interest form, and a member of our team will get in touch to discuss our current volunteering opportunities. Have any questions? Feel free to reach out to [email protected]
WORKPLACE VOLUNTEERING
Interested in getting involved with WAGEC through workplace volunteering? We have a a range of ways to get involved as a team, including through refuge Working Bees, off-site activations, skilled clinics, hampers, and donation drives. Please reach out to us at [email protected] to discuss bespoke volunteer opportunities for your team.
VOLUNTEER JOBS BOARD
Read on to find out what volunteer roles we are currently recruiting for:
HANDIWORK HEROES
This is a Casual Volunteer role. We are looking for tool-savvy volunteers who want to support our refuge sites with handiwork assistance.
CREATIVE VOLUNTEERS
This is a Casual Volunteer role. We are looking for volunteers passionate about graphic design, illustration, social media, or other creative occupations, who would like to assist our branding and communications team.
ACTIVITY FACILITATORS
This is a Skilled Volunteer role. We are looking for volunteers who would like to use their skills and experience to lead group activities such as massage, karaoke, manicures/pedicures, hairdressing, dance, and more.
VOLUNTEER GARDENERS
This is a Core Volunteer role. We are looking for volunteers who enjoy gardening and would like to spend time assisting with the upkeep of our refuge gardens. This role is an opportunity to help creatively reimagine our gardens and create a welcoming environment for clients and staff!
Don’t see what you’re looking for? We’d still love to hear from you!