CONTENTS
Purpose of this booklet ........................................................................................................................................... 2
What is Volunteering? ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Why should I volunteer?......................................................................................................................................... 3
Will volunteering help my career? ......................................................................................................................... 4
What sort of volunteering would I be suited to?.................................................................................................... 6
What do I need to do in order to commence volunteering? .................................................................................. 7
Other Services......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Community Service Learning ................................................................................................................................ 12
University Programs ............................................................................................................................................. 13
UNISA Mentoring Programs .................................................................................................................................. 16
UNISA Events ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Clubs and Associations ......................................................................................................................................... 18
External Partners .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Additional Resources ............................................................................................................................................ 25
Introduction to Volunteering
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PURPOSE OF THIS BOOKLET
The first part of the booklet introduces you to volunteering and community engagement work. It
helps you to get a better understanding of what it is, reasons that you may want to consider
volunteering, details on how it will help your career, helps you to think about what sort of
volunteering you might be suited to, and provides details on how to start volunteering.
The second part of this booklet provides you with a list of volunteering, community engagement and
community service learning initiatives and organisations. Each of the listed partners rely on the help
of volunteers, and would be interested in hearing from you if you wish to get involved.
The content of this booklet has intentionally been kept very simple as we want you to research these
opportunities for yourself. It is important that you develop your own understanding of who the
organisations are and what they are looking for, before determining whether you wish to volunteer
your time for them.
We promote and acknowledge volunteering opportunities from the following types of organisations:
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The University of South Australia, including affiliated departments, programs, centres,
student associations or clubs.
Non-profit and charity organisations.
Australian public, municipal, provincial or federal government offices or services.
Semi-government institutions, including schools, hospitals, and elderly homes.
Social enterprises (organisations that apply market-based strategies to achieve a social
purpose).
The organisations listed in this booklet may have multiple opportunities available- some of which
you may be suited to more so than others. However, we hope that this resource will provide you
with a starting point to compliment your own research, and assist you in finding a volunteer
initiative that will benefit both yourself and the community.
WHAT IS VOLUNTEERING?
Volunteering is an activity that can occur in any setting and has the following characteristics:
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It is of benefit to the community and the volunteer.
It is undertaken by choice.
It is unpaid, however:
- You may receive a reasonable reimbursement for expenses incurred that are
associated with the volunteer role such as a reimbursement of travel costs.
- You may receive a monetary and/or other reward. For example, a movie ticket, a
thank you dinner, or an official certificate.
It can happen in designated volunteer positions only.1
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Definitions and principles of Volunteering, Volunteering Australia (2005) and Characteristics of Volunteering,
Volunteering Tasmania (2012)
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Within volunteering in
this context, it is
important to provide a
few additional
definitions for the
purpose of this
booklet.
Internal Volunteering
The University of
South Australia runs a
variety of initiatives
and programs
internally that rely on
the support of student volunteers. For example, many divisions within the University run mentoring
programs that are looking for volunteer mentors. ‘Internal Volunteering’ also includes volunteering
opportunities that exist within the various university student clubs and societies.
External Volunteering
There are numerous charity organisations and not-for-profits operating at a local, state, national and
global level, who provide a range of excellent opportunities. While many of these organisations may
not have a formalised relationship with the university, they are often looking for volunteers and
getting involved is a great way to contribute to your local community or a broader cause, while also
developing a sense of social responsibility. An example might be Amnesty International or the
Childhood Cancer Association.
Community Service Learning
‘Community Service Learning’ is a where you participate in an educational experience or program
that is focussed on a service activity to meet community needs. The University of South Australia
offers selected programs that provide an excellent way to volunteer with an organisation, while also
contributing to your studies. You work on a project for a community focussed organisation, then
reflect on your experience in order to understand course content, whilst gaining credits towards
your program2.
WHY SHOULD I VOLUNTEER?
There are many different reasons why you may want to consider volunteering. Not all of these will
be relevant for you, however you may find multiple reasons in the list below that are of interest:
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Volunteering gives you the chance to give something back to your community and help out
those in need.
It provides you with an opportunity to support a cause you feel passionate about.
Bringle, R. G., & Hatcher, J. A. (1995). A service-learning curriculum for faculty. Michigan Journal of
Community Service Learning(2), 112-122.
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It shows employers you have a sense of community and the ability to collaborate towards a
common goal.
It is a great way to meet new people and form new friendships.
It enables you to try new things, challenge yourself and step out of your comfort zone and
shows employers that you’re not afraid of this.
It gives you the chance to put into practice what you’ve learned at UniSA.
It helps you to further develop your knowledge.
It offers you the opportunity to develop new work and life skills.
It is a good way to practice your English language skills and get a good understanding of
Australian working culture.
It helps you to increase your confidence and self-esteem.
It demonstrates your willingness to take initiative.
It provides you with an opportunity to gain valuable work experience in an area that suits
your interests and skills.
It provides you with an opportunity to meet influential people and build up your network.
It helps you to receive important work references.
It helps you to gain organisational experience.
It makes you stand out from the crowd and helps you to compose your own personal brand.
It gets you into an industry where other people see you in action.
It helps you to receive valuable employment leads.
WILL VOLUNTEERING HELP MY CAREER?
Volunteering can help your
career in a wide range of ways.
Consider the following:
Experience
Volunteering can provide you
with experience that you may
not be able to gain in any other
environment. When applying for
work, a number of positions ask
for prior experience.
Volunteering is one way in which
you can gain experience in
certain areas, prior to being able
to find paid employment in that
same area. After gaining
experience through volunteering,
ensure that you stop to consider how these experiences have benefited you, and what you’ll now be
able to bring to a future employer as a result of these experiences.
Skills
Volunteering is an excellent way to obtain or to develop skills. For example, if English is a second
language for you, volunteering in an environment around native English speakers may help to
develop your communication skills. Alternatively, for someone else volunteering might be an
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excellent avenue to develop project management or leadership skills, where they might not have
gained these in any other environment they currently operate in.
Networking
Volunteering provides a great opportunity to develop your own network of contacts. When
volunteering, you’ll often find yourself working with like-minded people, making new friends, and
building professional relationships. Aside from the social benefits, these contacts might be an
avenue to future employment. These new contacts may be the key to learning about employment
vacancies that exist, as well as other opportunities to develop your career.
Exploring new occupations and industries
Volunteering also allows you to explore new occupations and industries, particularly if you are
looking for a career change or are considering a specific field of employment. It is also important to
highlight this experience in your resume and cover letter so that potential employers are aware you
have explored this new field, have a genuine interest in obtaining employment in that area, and
have some relevant experience.
Help you to understand yourself
Volunteering is a great way to explore new ideas, build your confidence, and to determine what you
value. When you face the job search process, this knowledge of yourself is invaluable. It may help to
give you an understanding of how you work, and to develop your teamwork skills. Throughout your
volunteering, reflection is essential as it gives you an opportunity to assess what you have learnt
about yourself, and how this can shape your future career3.
The diagram below also gives some further insights into the employment benefits of volunteering,
both in relation to the increase in social capital, and the increase in human capital:
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Networking opportunities
Employment leads
References
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Knowledge & skills
Leadership opportunities
Work experience
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Adapted from http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/eps/tips/tips.html?EK=3305 (Accessed 19/11/2013)
Image 1: Adapted from http://www.nationalservice.gov/impact-our-nation/research-andreports/volunteering-pathway-employment-report (Accessed 21/11/2013)
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WHAT SORT OF VOLUNTEERING WOULD I BE SUITED TO?
When thinking about what volunteering opportunities would suit
you, there are a number of key factors to consider:
Why do you want to volunteer?
It is so important to consider what your motivations for
volunteering are. For example, are you simply hoping to give
back to others, or are you hoping to use your volunteering
experiences to build on your career? Not all opportunities may
meet your expectations or provide you with what you are
looking for.
What do you value?
Do you have any specific areas of interest? For example, you
might particularly enjoy working with children, or you may be far
more interested in working on conservation projects. It is
important to consider what you personally value and have an
interest in, so that you volunteer in an area that appeals to you,
that will ultimately make your volunteering more enjoyable and
purposeful for you.
What skills and experience do you have?
Consider what skillsets you currently have, and how you could use these in a volunteering
environment. For example, you may have studied a certain university degree, and have a strong
knowledge in one particularly area. Volunteering may be an excellent way to put some of your
knowledge and skills into practice.
Similarly, you may wish to consider the skills and attributes that you want to work on, and develop
further skills in. For example, you may have studied graphic design, yet are interested in
volunteering in web design as you are hoping to take the time to build on this skill set.
How much time do you have?
Consider how much time you have to devote to volunteering. How much time could you give up
each week, month, semester, or year? Also consider how flexible you are able to be with this
commitment. For example, are you only ever free on a Friday evening after you have finished your
classes for the week, and before you start your part time work on the weekend? Or are you always
available for 10-15 hours per week, as you have a light work load?
Short term, long term or ongoing?
Are you looking for a short term opportunity, or are you looking for something more long term or
ongoing? Short term opportunities might include volunteering on a once-off occasion collecting
funds for a charity organisation on a street corner. This is sometimes called episodic volunteering.
Alternatively, you might consider working on a long term assignment, perhaps for an organisation
that is working on implementing a new project of some kind. You may also want to regularly devote
some of your time to a particular cause, regularly giving up your time on an ongoing basis.
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Internal, external, or Community Service Learning?
Consider whether you want to volunteer internally within an initiative that the University of South
Australia currently runs, or whether you would prefer to look at an external organisation. You may
also want to consider completing a Community Service Learning project, gaining university credits
for the project work that you complete.
Am I going to meet the requirements?
Every opportunity will have different requirements, similar to applying for a job. Some might require
a certain time commitment, or a specific skill set, whilst others require you to hold some form of
certification such as a driver’s license or current police check. It is important to consider realistically
whether you will be able to successfully meet the requirements of the opportunity.
If you don’t meet the requirements, perhaps it would be worthwhile looking at alternative options
that would be more suited to you. You might also find the Get Involved online survey useful when
considering what sort of volunteering would be the right fit for you. Through a series of questions it
helps you to explore your interests and values, resulting in advice about what sort volunteer you are:
Cameo, Groupie, Juggler, Rookie, Roving Consultant and Type A. This resource is available at:
www.getinvolved.ca/vquiz
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IN ORDER TO COMMENCE VOLUNTEERING?
1. Research
Firstly, spend the time researching the initiative or organisation that you’re interested in to get a
better understanding of who they are, and how you might be able to work with them. Make sure
that you then fully understand the opportunity available for you, and determine whether or not it is
a good fit for the type of volunteering that you are looking for (see “What sort of volunteering would
I be suited to?”).
2. Apply
Many volunteer opportunities have their own recruitment process to work through, potentially
including interview stages, training, the completion of paperwork, or obtaining a police check, etc.
The recruitment process may vary between organisations, and is tailored to ensure that they are
finding appropriate people for their programmes.
3. Organise Insurance
Contact Matt or Froukje within Career Services at the University of South Australia to organise your
insurance. We’ll be able to talk with you to answer any questions, and ensure that you have
completed the relevant Insurance Form for your placement. It is essential that this form is
completed prior to the start of your volunteer work, otherwise you may potentially be uninsured.
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4. Keep in Touch
Throughout this process, please keep in touch with us. Remember that we are here to support you,
and to help you commence your volunteering as smoothly as possible. If you ever need any
assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Matt Purdy
Project Support Officer – Community Engagement
08 8302 1299
volunteering@unisa.edu.au
Web: www.unisa.edu.au/volunteering
Froukje Jongsma
Community Engagement Officer
08 8302 5657
volunteering@unisa.edu.au
Web: www.unisa.edu.au/volunteering
OTHER SERVICES
In addition to providing support around Volunteering, Community Engagement and Community
Service Learning, the University of South Australia’s Career Services provides a wide range of other
services to students including:
Career Hub
We provide an online portal where employment, internship, work experience, and volunteering
opportunities are advertised. In addition, events and other activities are often advertised also. This is
accessible at www.unisacareerhub.unisa.edu.au.
Work Placement Scheme
We provide opportunities for short term study related placement work with a range of different
employers for current UniSA students.
Expos and Events
Career Services regularly host a range of expos and events providing you with opportunities to
develop your employability skills, and network with a range of employers and organisations.
Careers Advice
Career Services have Careers Advisors based at all metropolitan campuses who you can meet with to
obtain personalised support and advice regarding your career.
Career Workshops
We regularly run a range of Career Workshops focussing on topics such as interviews, resumes, and
cover letters.
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Perfect Pitch
These sessions are run across all campuses and give students the opportunity to develop their
employability skills and receive personalised feedback. They are often run by external employers and
industry partners, and are focussed on topics such as Grant Writing, Interview Skills, Public Speaking,
Presentation Skills, and Job Application Skills.
Graduate Internships
Career Services are able to provide graduate students with internship opportunities working on
projects for a range of employers. These opportunities are short term (3-6 months), and give handson paid employment relevant to their field of study.
Careers Website
Career Services has a comprehensive website with further information. This is accessible at
unisa.edu.au/careers
Social Media
Career Services also have a number of opportunities to connect using Social Media:
LinkedIn - Career Services has a LinkedIn page. This service is provided for current
students, as well as graduates. It is accessible at
au.linkedin.com/pub/unisa-career-services/82/52b/ba3
Twitter - Coming in 2014
Other Social Media and Websites
Virtual Careers Service
This exciting new product will be available in 2014.
UniSA Alumni Network
Website - This is accessible at
http://www.unisa.edu.au/Business-community/Alumni-network/
LinkedIn - The UniSA Alumni has a LinkedIn page. It is accessible at
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=90867&trk=hb_side_g
University of South Australia
Website - This is accessible at
www.unisa.edu.au
Facebook - The University of South Australia has a Facebook site which is accessible
at https://www.facebook.com/UniSA
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Volunteering and Community Service
Learning Opportunities
The following pages provide details of numerous initiatives and organisations that are often looking for
volunteers. We encourage you to contact them directly for further information, and to see how you might be
able to contribute to their work.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING
Community Service Learning Project 1 (EDUC 4186)
Community Service Learning Project 2 (EDUC 4187)
University of South Australia
This is a University of South Australia course that provides students with the opportunity to
undertake a community service project, and develop an appreciation for how their discipline
knowledge intersects with community (as distinct from corporate) need.
Contact
Phone
Andrea Duff
08 8302 3233
Email
Website
andrea.duff@unisa.edu.au
http://resource.unisa.edu.au/course/view.php?id=8873
http://programs.unisa.edu.au/public/pcms/course.aspx?pageid=101716
Hawke Ambassador International Volunteer
Experience Program (POLI 3014)
International Focus, University of South Australia
This program is an 18 unit subject available to students in selected degree programs, where students
are based within an international non-government organisation (NGO), usually in an overseas
location. They work as a volunteer in international and intercultural situations, giving their time and
intellect in the service of others. It will assist with academic achievement, broader global and
societal understanding, and leadership capacity.
Contact
Phone
Terry O'Callaghan
08 8302 4180
Email
Website
terry.ocallaghan@unisa.edu.au www.unisa.edu.au/student-life/global-opportunities/hawkeambassador-program
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UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Event Management Committee (UniSA Business School)
University of South Australia
The Event Management Committee organises the annual Future Leaders Recognition Event. This is a
special event to acknowledge students who have actively participated in projects of the UniSA
Business School. Volunteers are required for many aspects of the event management process.
Contact
Phone
Tristana Sidoryn
08 8302 0235
Email
Tristana.Sidoryn@unisa.edu.au
Football United
Global Program, University of South Australia , Sports
Football United (soccer) aims to increase social inclusion with opportunities for youth at risk to
participate in free football programs. They aim to build community capacity and to facilitate skills
development, in particular in areas with high proportions of refugee, migrant and indigenous
children, youth and families. Volunteer positions include youth leadership, coaching, site
coordination, etc.
Contact
Phone
Dr Edoardo Rosso
08 8302 2128
Email
edoardo.rosso@unisa.edu.au
Alternate Contact
Alternate Phone
Joanna Bouyesi
08 8302 1186
Alternate Email
Website
joanna.bouyesi@unisa.edu.au
www.unisa.edu.au/footballunited
www.facebook.com/groups/FootballUnited.UniSA/
www.footballunited.org.au/programs/sa
www.facebook.com/footballunited.org.au
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Global Experience
International Focus, University of South Australia
Global Experience is a university-wide extracurricular program, designed to enhance students'
intercultural competence and global employability. The program offers a range of opportunities,
including volunteering with both local and international organisations aimed at developing
University of South Australia graduates into global citizens.
Contact
Phone
Skye Bennett
08 8302 0922
Email
Website
skye.bennett@unisa.edu.au
www.unisa.edu.au/globalexperience
UniSA Connect – Career Awareness Program
UniSA College
The Career Awareness Program gives secondary students the opportunity to explore career options.
This program is delivered in secondary schools utilising the MyCareerMatch tool to profile the skills
and abilities of each student. Volunteers assist in the delivery of personalised profiles and work with
students to interpret the information. These opportunities are open to students studying education,
social work or psychology, and all will require a police clearance.
Contact
Phone
Lalita McHenry
08 8302 5603
Email
Website
Lalita.McHenry@unisa.edu.au
www.unisa.edu.au/Study-at-UniSA/UniSA-College/UniSA-Connect
UniSA Connect - Rural Reconnect
UniSA College
Rural Reconnect is an orientation program for rural secondary students. Participating students
experience life at UniSA, learning about programs and services UniSA has to offer. Volunteers assist
the secondary students during their time at UniSA and answer students’ questions. These
opportunities are open to all rural students, and all will require a police clearance.
Contact
Phone
Lalita McHenry
08 8302 5603
Email
Website
Lalita.McHenry@unisa.edu.au
www.unisa.edu.au/Study-at-UniSA/UniSA-College/UniSA-Connect
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UniSA Connect - STEM workshops
UniSA College
STEM workshops are designed to give high school students (year 10-12) the opportunity to explore
career options and pathways in the field of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
(STEM). Volunteers facilitate interactive workshops at Mawson Lakes Campus with the aim to
promote STEM programs to secondary students as pathways to a career.
Contact
Phone
Lalita McHenry
08 8302 5603
Email
Website
Lalita.McHenry@unisa.edu.au
www.unisa.edu.au/Study-at-UniSA/UniSA-College/UniSA-Connect
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U NI SA MENTORING PROGRAMS
AIME Program
National Program, University of South Australia
Using University volunteer mentors, AIME provides a dynamic educational and mentoring program
that gives Indigenous high school students the skills, opportunities, belief and confidence to finish
school at the same rate as their peers.
Contact
Phone
Treena Clark
0437 189 249
Email
Website
tc@aimementoring.com
www.unisa.edu.au/study-at-unisa/unisa-college/aime-mentoring
Business Mates
University of South Australia
Business Mates is a peer mentoring program that has been set up to assist commencing students
with the transition to this University. As a mentor, you have the opportunity to meet other students,
attend social activities and help provide answers to your Business Mates' questions.
Contact
Phone
Tristana Sidoryn
08 8302 0235
Email
Website
Tristana.Sidoryn@unisa.edu.au
w3.unisa.edu.au/business/currentstudents/businessmates
e-Pal
University of South Australia
e-Pal is an initiative within the Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences that allows a
continuing University of South Australia student to volunteer, providing support to a group of new
students to the university. They maintain regular contact with their new students for their first 6
weeks to provide a smooth transition into university study.
Contact
Phone
Lorraine Overton
08 8302 4209
Email
Website
lorraine.overton@unisa.edu.au http://www.unisa.edu. au/Education-Arts-and-Social-Sciences/epals/
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U NI SA EVENTS
UniSA Open Day
University of South Australia
UniSA’s Open Day, held in August each year, is an opportunity for prospective students to visit the
City West Campus and talk to UniSA Lecturers and students about studying at the University of
South Australia. With 11,000 people expected to attend, Open Day is more than just an information
event, it’s an opportunity for UniSA to showcase the best of what it has to offer and assist
prospective students to make decisions about their future careers.
Current students can get involved on the day by volunteering. Volunteer roles include:
 Directing people around campus
 Preparing lecture theatres
 Collecting feedback and
 Welcoming the public onto the campus
Volunteer registrations for Open Day open in late June/early July. Keep an eye out on the student
portal for more information.
Contact
Phone
Melanie Summers
08 8302 0235
Email
Website
melanie.summers@unisa.edu.au www.unisa.edu.au/openday
The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre
University of South Australia
The Hawke Centre proudly runs or supports over 40 free public events and exhibitions per year and
over 6500 people have joined their mailing list.
They partner and work with a range of agencies - from charitable organisations through to Festivals,
government units and University centres. Most of their events are well attended, involve expert
speakers, and cover key topics from the environment through to human rights.
There is a lot you can apply or learn by being a volunteer with the Hawke Centre. They particularly
look for volunteers with people skills, technical set up skills, people who are prepared to look after
VIPs, have event management know-how skills, or social media skills.
Contact
Phone
Louise Carnell
08 8302 0371
Email
Website
louise.carnell@unisa.edu.au
http://www.unisa.edu.au/Business-community/Hawke-Centre
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CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS
AIESEC South Australia
International Focus
AIESEC South Australia is part of the world's largest youth-run organisation. They are focussed on
providing a platform for youth leadership development, offering young people the opportunity to be
global citizens, to change the world, and to get experience and skills that matter.
Contact
Phone
Zhi Yi Cham
0432 129 289
Email
Website
zhiyi.cham@aiesec.net
www.aiesecadelaide.org
Bright Futures
Employability Skills
The largest student let employability focussed society in the UK is now at UniSA. Bright Futures
offers a range of events, as well as a number of different opportunities for students to network with
employers.
Contact
Phone
Tom Woods-Kerruish
08 8302 7860
Email
Website
Tom.WoodsKerruish@unisa.edu.au
www.facebook.com/BrightFuturesUniSA
Enactus
Social Entrepreneurship
Enactus is a community of student, academic and business leaders that are committed to using the
power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better more sustainable world. The
University of South Australia has their own group, and are currently working on 2 key projects
focussed upon improving literacy skills, and supporting people that have recently been released
from prison.
Contact
Phone
Matt Purdy
08 8302 1299
Email
Website
matt.purdy@unisa.edu.au
www.facebook.com/SIFEunisa
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Red Cross
Humanitarian Work, International Focus
Relief in times of crisis, care when it’s needed most and commitment when others turn away. Red
Cross is there for people in need, no matter who you are, no matter where you live.
Every semester, Red Cross university clubs run activities and events with and for their members to
promote the work of Red Cross on campus and in their local community. As a member you can be
involved in Red Cross activities such as blood drives, awareness raising campaigns, supporting Red
Cross services, social activities and fundraisers.
Contact
Phone
Julia Goodall
8100 5430
Email
Website
jgoodall@redcross.org.au
www.redcross.org.au
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EXTERNAL PARTNERS
Amnesty International Australia
Human Rights, International Focus
Amnesty International Australia aims to harness the skills, energy and passion of people in our
region to work together in defending and protecting human rights. Volunteers can join local
Amnesty Action Groups and help to coordinate urgent actions, support event planning and generally
contribute to the ongoing work of Amnesty International Australia. They offer a wide range of
opportunities for you to get involved.
Contact
Naomi Vaughan
Email
Website
naomi.vaughan@amnesty.org.au
www.amnesty.org.au/sa
ARTillery
Human Rights, Art and Culture
ARTillery is about young people really seeing, feeling, and experiencing human rights issues through
performance, music, and visual art. ARTillery wants local artists to push the boundaries of their art,
and themselves, to shed light on the dark side of humanity through their work. They are a volunteer
run project of Amnesty International Australia (AIA), and all of their work is based on AIA
campaigns. There are a range of volunteer roles to inspire you in publicity and social media
coordination, arts management, and event planning! You don’t need to have any experience in the
volunteer positions, just the enthusiasm to take them on and the dedication to see them through!
Contact
Phone
Lindsay Jenkins
0481 317 145
Email
Website
Adelaide@artisourartillery.com
https://www.facebook.com/ARTillerySA
CARA
Disability Support
CARA work in partnership with people living with a disability, their families and the community to
create a better life. They work with people in their daily lives with support to live at home, to take a
break, to get out and have fun, to learn and to grow.
Contact
Phone
Shireen Ravesteyn
08 8347 4588
Email
Website
sravesteyn@cara.org.au
www.cara.org.au
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Childhood Cancer Association
Healthcare Support
The Childhood Cancer Association (CCA) is South Australia's key childhood cancer support
organisation, dedicated to providing emotional, practical and financial support to families in need.
There are many ways you can volunteer with CCA. Even if you are not directly working with families
you can be assured that your assistance will be supporting families who are going through the
childhood cancer journey.
Contact
Phone
Cath O’Loughlin - CEO
08 8239 1444
Email
Website
info@childhoodcancer.asn.au
www.childhoodcancer.asn.au
Conservation Volunteers Australia
Conservation
Conservation Volunteers Australia is a not for profit organisation that attracts and manages
volunteers to participate in projects that protect or enhance our environment and heritage. There
are a number of key projects available in Adelaide including the Upper Torrens helping to restore the
landscape that supports our major river and Adelaide City Parklands helping to provide habitat for
local wildlife. Further afield volunteers can assist researchers with collecting data on the Southern
Hairy-nosed Wombat in the Murray Mallee.
Contact
Phone
Frances Lewis
(08) 8212 0777
Email
Website
Adelaide@conservationvolunteers.com.au www.conservationvolunteers.com.au
Foodbank SA
Social Support
Foodbank SA operates to provide the welfare sector of South Australia with healthy, nutritious and
affordable food to meet the requirements of their emergency hunger relief programs.
Contact
Phone
Dot Towler
08 8351 1136
Email
Website
dott@foodbanksa.com.au
www.foodbanksa.com.au
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Fringe Festival
Art/Culture, Events
Adelaide Fringe is an annual open-access arts festival run over four weeks in Adelaide during
February and March. Artists from around Australia and across the globe participate alongside homegrown talent, in art forms spanning cabaret, comedy, circus, dance, film, theatre, puppetry, music,
visual art and design. Opportunities exist either in the Core Volunteer Team, or as a Fringe Parade
Volunteer.
Contact
Phone
Jared Stevens
08 8100 2054
Email
Website
jared.stevens@adelaidefringe.com.au http://www.adelaidefringe.com.au/about/working-atfringe/volunteer
Heart Foundation
Healthcare Support
The Heart Foundation saves lives and improves health through funding world-class cardiovascular
research, guidelines for health professionals, informing the public and assisting people with
cardiovascular disease.
Contact
Phone
Debra Stevens and
Paquita Faehrmann
08 8224 2888
Email
Website
sa@heartfoundation.org.au
www.heartfoundation.org.au
Julia Farr Youth Mentoring
Disability Support
Julia Farr Youth Mentoring, an initiative of Julia Farr Youth, is a peer-to-peer support program for
young people living with disability between the ages of 11 and 18 who are mentored by other young
people between the ages of 18 and 30 years who also live with disability.
Contact
Phone
Sandy Williams
08 8373 8325
Email
Website
sandyw@purpleorange.org.au
www.purpleorange.org.au/juliafarryouthmentoring
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Oaktree
Poverty
Oaktree is young people leading a movement to end poverty. For Oaktree, change starts with a
simple belief – that extreme poverty is unacceptable. Beliefs turn into action, and enough informed
action will end extreme poverty in our lifetime.
Oaktree provide the opportunity to participate in world-changing initiatives, meet like-minded
people and build your skills to be a leader in your own community. You will have access
to cutting edge online learning resources, and you will be able to take real action in Oaktree’s
campaigns, participate in in-depth discussions, have access to hands-on skills training, and more!
Contact
Phone
Jenna Holder
0428 888 619
Email
Website
j.holder@oaktree.org
www.oaktree.org
Red Cross
Humanitarian Work, International Focus
Red Cross is uniquely positioned as an independent organisation with no political, religious or
cultural affiliation. They believe in the power of humanity, in people helping people. By supporting
Red Cross you can play a part in making the world we live in a better place.
From providing a healthy breakfast and nutrition lessons for kids who would otherwise go to school
hungry, to making a daily phone call to an older person living alone to check that they’re ok, to
helping families separated by war, to working with Australian governments to ensure that the
principle of humanity is considered by policy makers, they are there for people in need, wherever
and whenever it’s needed most.
Contact
Phone
Julia Goodall
08 8100 5430
Email
Website
jgoodall@redcross.org.au
www.redcross.org.au
STAR Incorporated
Disability Support
The STAR Volunteer Programme is designed to assist people to overcome social isolation. There are
many older people and people with a disability who experience social isolation and STAR volunteers
can assist by providing social support. There is also a need for respite support for parents of young
people with a disability.
Contact
Phone
Karen Neish-Munro
(08) 8269 2199
Email
Website
volunteering@starinc.com.au
www.starinc.com.au
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St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies)
Humanitarian Work
Each year Vinnies assists almost 100,000 South Australians with material goods, food, shelter, relief
from loneliness as well as encouraging people to help themselves. Our aim is to give people a hand
up rather than a hand out. Vinnies relies largely on the generosity of donations from the public to
provide a range of goods and services to people facing disadvantage. Volunteers play a significant
role in fulfilling the ‘good works’ of Vinnies each year.
Contact
Phone
Mick Beech
08 8112 8710
Email
Website
mbeech@svdpsa.org,au
www.vinnies.org.au
The Smith Family
Social Support
The Smith Family is a national, independent children's charity helping disadvantaged Australians to
get the most out of their education, so they can create better futures for themselves.
Contact
Phone
April Timbs
08 8224 1432
Email
Website
april.timbs@thesmithfamily.com.au www.thesmithfamily.com.au
YWCA of Adelaide
Women
The YWCA of Adelaide aims to build stronger communities through the leadership of women and
girls. They do this by supporting them during every step of their leadership journey. Specifically, they
deliver programs which focus on early intervention and primary prevention in areas such as young
women's leadership, training and employment, mentoring and respectful relationships.
Contact
Phone
Caralyn Lammas
08 8203 9410
Email
Website
caralyn.lammas@ywca.com.au
www.ywca.com.au
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
UniSA CareerHub
Specific volunteering and community engagement opportunities are often advertised on UniSA
CareerHub. This website regularly has many new opportunities and events that you may wish to
consider being a part of.
Website
www.unisacareerhub.unisa.edu.au
University of South Australia Student Association
University of South Australia
The University of South Australia Student Association has a large list of all University of South
Australia clubs on their website. The website includes a description of each club as well.
Website
unione.unilife.edu.au/Clubs
Volunteering SA-NT
The Volunteering SA-NT Website includes a lot of useful information for volunteers, including the
opportunity to search for volunteering vacancies in South Australia.
Website
www.volunteeringsa.org.au
Northern Volunteering
Northern Volunteering is a regional volunteer resource centre, with a comprehensive website, and
opportunities for volunteering in the northern areas of Adelaide.
Website
www.northernvolunteering.org.au
Southern Volunteering (SA) Inc
Southern Volunteering is a regional volunteer resource centre, with a comprehensive website, and
opportunities for volunteering in the southern areas of Adelaide.
Website
www.svsa.org.au
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Seek Volunteering
Seek Volunteering has a website that specialises in promoting volunteering opportunities.
Website
volunteer.com.au
The Art of Crazy Paving
The Art of Crazy Paving is an excellent resource that looks at volunteering for enhancing
employability. The resource is designed for Student Volunteering in the UK, but much of this
information could be applied to any employability context.
Website
http://www.uwesu.org/pageassets/activities/volunteer/club-and-society-volunteering/ave-itscheme/crazypaving.pdf
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For more information please contact:
Froukje Jongsma, Community Engagement Officer
+61 8 8302 5657
volunteering@unisa.edu.au
Matt Purdy, Project Support Officer Community Engagement
+61 8 8302 1299
volunteering@unisa.edu.au
The University of South Australia
GPO Box 2471
Adelaide
5001
South Australia
Web: www.unisa.edu.au/volunteering
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