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
Please note that most of our volunteering opportunities occur during the hours of 9am-4pm Monday-Friday. 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. However, our biggest fundraiser of the year is coming up on Sunday 13 September, and we need your help! Applications are currently open to volunteer at Walk for WAGEC. Please click the link below to join our Walk Crew.
Please feel free to reach out to volunteer@wagec.org.au with any questions.
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. However, our biggest fundraiser of the year is coming up on Sunday 13 September, and we need your help! Applications are currently open to volunteer at Walk for WAGEC. Please click the link below to join our Walk Crew.
The Volunteer Collective does not include student placements. For student placement related inquiries, please contact students@wagec.org.au.
Have any questions? Feel free to reach out to volunteer@wagec.org.au
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.
VOLUNTEER JOBS BOARD
Read on to find out what volunteer roles we are currently looking for:
Volunteer Collective applications are currently closed while we onboard our newest intake of volunteers.
However, our biggest fundraiser of the year is coming up, and we need your help! Applications are currently open to volunteer at Walk for WAGEC.
WHY VOLUNTEER AT THE WALK
Volunteering is a meaningful way to support women and children in crisis while connecting with a passionate and values-aligned community.
ABOUT THE EVENT
Walk for WAGEC takes place on Sunday 13 September 2026 at Centennial Park, Sydney.
Volunteer roles include registration support, event stalls, course marshals, clean-up crew, cheer squads and event support.
Volunteers will receive refreshments and opportunities to connect throughout the day.
WHO CAN VOLUNTEER
We welcome volunteers aged 18 and over who are passionate about supporting women and children impacted by violence.
All volunteers will need a Working with Children Check, National Police Check and Photo ID. If you do not currently hold a WWCC, we would encourage you to start the application process now.
WHAT'S INVOLVED
Volunteer inductions will take place virtually before the event.
Volunteers will work alongside WAGEC staff to help create a safe, welcoming and empowering event experience for all participants.
Please click the link below to submit your application to volunteer at Walk for WAGEC.
Have any questions? Feel free to reach out to volunteer@wagec.org.au