Why volunteer
Volunteers are the backbone of Western Australian society. Our research indicates we have over 1.5 million volunteers contributing over $63 billion to WA’s economy each year. Without
The official definition of volunteering is time willingly given for the common good and without financial gain.
When we consider the benefits gained from volunteering we are all winners – the impact has a ripple
There are many reasons for volunteering and you might identify with one listed below:
- Make a difference
to the lives of others - Support for a cause that you are passionate about
- Give something back
- Help others less fortunate
- Help the environment
- Feel valued and part of a team
- Spend quality time away from work or a busy lifestyle
- Gain confidence and self-esteem
- Gain or develop new skills, knowledge
and experience - Improve employment prospects
- Meet new people and make new friends
Whatever your reason we can help you find a role that’s meaningful and enjoyable.
Are you ready to step into volunteering?
Video information session
Watch our Step into Volunteering video information session to provide you with an overview of the benefits of volunteering, the different types of roles, and where you can find your next volunteering opportunity.
VIDEO: watch the volunteering information session video here.
Find a Volunteering role
Start looking for a volunteer position online:
Types of Volunteering
There are many types of volunteering available in Australia. With all of these
Volunteering WA is proud to work with leading WA corporate
Through the corporate volunteering programme, we source projects which are tailored to meet both the requirements of corporate
To find out more about how your
In the wake of a disaster or emergency such as flooding, bushfires
This type of volunteering involves supporting one-off events,
This type of volunteering is an on-going commitment, typically no more than 16 hours per week,
This type of volunteering is usually ad-hoc and involves volunteering for short amounts of time (usually a few hours). For
This type of volunteering involves a commitment that is 6 months or less.
This type of volunteering involves offering your
This type of volunteering involves volunteers offering their services from a remote location