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Find a great volunteer role

Ready to start volunteering? You can search for a volunteer role at the volunteer portal.

Search volunteering roles near you

Volunteering makes communities stronger

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Support for volunteers

Did you know there are programs to help support people who volunteer? Learn about your rights and other support.

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Volunteering in an emergency

Discover the different opportunities to get involved in emergency, disaster and crisis volunteering.

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Training and skills

There are formal and informal training options to help develop skills and qualifications for volunteers.

Training and skills for volunteers

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Diverse and vibrant volunteers

Volunteers come from all walks of life. They are crucial to the health, wellbeing and resilience of communities across NSW.

Diversity in volunteering

Ways to volunteer

There are many ways you can volunteer. Hear the stories of volunteers in NSW and the ways they make a difference.

Engage with volunteers

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Connecting organisations with volunteers

From short term events to on-going roles, organisations can connect with volunteers all over NSW. Register your organisation with the volunteer recruitment portal and start finding volunteers.

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Recognising and retaining volunteers

Acknowledge and celebrate the valuable contributions of your volunteers. You can nominate your organisations volunteers for an award or a certificate of recognition for their efforts.

Volunteer of the Year Awards