Volunteer with us
Volunteering is a great way to be part of Oxfam Australia's work. We rely on the valuable support of volunteers throughout Australia who help us to change the lives of people living with poverty and injustice around the world.
People of all ages, cultural backgrounds and professions volunteer with us. So, if you have some spare time and want to put your skills, energy and passion to work, check out the different ways you can volunteer.
How can I volunteer?
Volunteer Information Evening - Melbourne
If you live in Melbourne and want to find out more about volunteering with Oxfam Australia come along to the Volunteer Information Evening on Wednesday 3rd September from 5.30pm – 7pm.
At the session you’ll have the chance to meet some of our volunteers and staff and learn about the different ways you can use your time to support our work.
The Evening will be held at our Melbourne Office, 132 Leicester St Carlton 3053.
To register please email volunteer@oxfam.org.au with your name and contact number. Please note places are limited so RSVP’s are essential before Thursday 28th August.
At our offices
If you’re 18 years or older, you can volunteer at one of our offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth. Register now and see the volunteer positions on offer in your state.
At an event
Have you ever considered walking 100km in under 48 hours? If that doesn’t sound like fun, don’t worry. How about giving a few hours of your time to help run this incredible fundraising event? Volunteer for Oxfam TRAILWALKER Melbourne or Oxfam TRAILWALKER Sydney
In your community
Check our Community Volunteer Toolkit for more information about how you can use your precious time and energy to promote our work.
In your work place
Find out how your company's employees can use their corporate volunteer days to work at Oxfam Australia. Contact the Corporate Relations team
As part of an Oxfam group
Join an Oxfam group and meet people who share a common interest in social justice and sustainable development. Groups rely on volunteers with diverse backgrounds, skills and interests and are involved in campaigning, awareness-raising and fundraising.
As part of the Skills Sharing Scheme
The Skills Sharing Scheme aims to strengthen not-for-profit organisations by matching skilled volunteers with small non-government organisations and community groups in Melbourne.
We are looking for volunteers with skills in a range of areas. If you can help or would like to find out more please contact us
