Volunteering
Yooralla is committed to supporting our volunteers and valuing their contribution to the customers and the organisation.
Yooralla wants all volunteers to feel happy, safe and - most of all - feel that they are using their skills and experience to provide opportunities for others.
Yooralla volunteers are not expected to do the work of a paid employee, rather enhance the programs and activities with their passion and enthusiasm.
Why volunteer?
There are many reasons why people chose to volunteer.
- To make a difference in people’s lives.
- To promote personal growth and self-esteem.
- You get a chance to contribute and strengthen the community.
- To gain professional experience.
- To learn and discover hidden talents and passions.
What can I do?
What are your strengths, skills and passions? Yooralla offers a large number of services to people with disability and you can volunteer across the organisastion.
Recreation
Do you like group activities, such as camps, workshops or courses? Volunteering with Yooralla's Recreation services is perfect if you have a passion for:
- creating adventure
- relaxation
- fun, and
- health and wellbeing through social and recreational activities.
Learn more about Recreation services at Yooralla.
Head office and administration
Do you have experience and skills in administration? Give back by helping with specific tasks in our offices.
Accommodation
Would you enjoy working with being engaged with a group of people with similar goals and interests in their home?
Activities would generally be run in the evening and include:
- age appropriate book clubs
- arts and crafts
- cooking
- writing club, and
- mindfulness
Learn more about Accommodation services at Yooralla.
Respite
Would you like to help support individuals, families and carers with respite programs and activities? We work with all ages and provide facility and community based programs.
Learn more about Respite services at Yooralla.
Yooralla's Chelsea Opportunity Shop
If you have retail experience - or just a passion for fashion - volunteer at Yooralla's new Opportunity Shop in Chelsea.
How do I volunteer?
Fill out our expression of interest form and the Volunteer Engagement Manager will get back to you within 48 hours.
If you already have an idea of where you would like to volunteer, and would like to get started, please fill in the form below. Once these are complete, email the forms to volunteering@yooralla.com.au.
Please note, Volunteering and Student Placement are very different. Your Volunteer hours do not go towards your VET practical component. If you are wishing to find a student placement please email student.placement@yooralla.com.au
If you are enquiring about completing your Community Service Voluntary hours with us please clearly state this is your purpose so we can find an appropriate volunteer position for you.
