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For Volunteers

Always wanted to volunteer but didn't know how to start? 

​At Volunteer HQ, we provide you with all the help you need to get you started.
​We have many roles available and we are passionate about helping you
​find the role that was made for you!
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Volunteers are the backbone of society. Without volunteers communities would grind to a halt.
As per Volunteering Australia and the National Standards for Volunteering, 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 affect starting with the volunteer, the organisation, service and/or people benefitting from the volunteer and the impact this has on our community.

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
  • Sample career options 
  • Build on your CV
Whatever your reason we can help you find a role that’s meaningful and enjoyable.
It really doesn't matter what your reason is, we are here to help you and make it easy for you. 
All you have to do is contact and speak to one of our friendly Volunteer HQ team members,
and we get you on your way pretty soon. 
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BELOW ARE A NUMBER OF WAYS TO HELP YOU GET STARTED ON YOUR VOLUNTEERING JOURNEY
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So what are you waiting for? ​
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FREE INFORMATION SESSIONS
​Learn about why volunteering is important, what volunteering is and the types of volunteering available
FREE VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Get the most out of volunteering by educating and updating  yourself - we provide free training
FIND A VOLUNTEER ROLE
Find volunteer position based on the skills you have and the causes you are passionate about. To check out some of our job categories click here

For volunteer enquiries click here 

Volunteer HQ is proudly partnered with the Centre for Volunteering NSW
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  • Home
    • About Us >
      • Management Committee
      • Meet the Team
      • Join Us
    • Donations
  • Port Macquarie Centre
  • Wauchope Centre
  • Lake Cathie Centre
  • FRIENDS OF HNS
  • OOSH Centre
    • Parent information >
      • Parent secure area
  • Volunteer HQ
    • For Volunteers >
      • Volunteer Job vacancies
    • For Organisations
    • Corporate Volunteering
    • For member organisations
    • VHQ partners
  • Tenants Advice Service
  • Emergency Support
  • Calendars & Events
    • Gallery
  • Sponsors
  • Venue Hire
  • Contact & Find us