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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+ and based in NSW

⭐ Undergo screening, including providing a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Check

⭐ Participate in volunteer induction and trainings, varying by role

The Volunteer Collective does not include student placements. For student placement related inquiries, please contact students@wagec.org.au.

WAGEC is a child-safe organisation, committed to the safety, well-being, and empowerment of all children who we engage with in our services and community. We have a whole organisation approach to upholding children's rights and striving to prevent all forms of harm, abuse and neglect for children and young people.

Interested in joining the Volunteer Collective? Volunteer Collective applications are currently closed while we onboard our newest intake of volunteers.

Please feel free to contact us if you would like to be added to our volunteer mailing list, and be the first to know when applications reopen.

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? Volunteer Collective applications are currently closed while we onboard our newest intake of volunteers.

Please feel free to contact us if you would like to be added to our volunteer mailing list, and be the first to know when applications reopen.

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 volunteer@wagec.org.au to discuss bespoke volunteer opportunities for your team.

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