Skip to main content
URGENT: Gaza Crisis Appeal: Donate Now

How Toni’s bequest will change lives

/
Many people find that they’re able to give more generously to Oxfam through their Will than they ever could during their lifetime. In fact, you might be surprised to hear what just a small percentage of your estate can achieve. Read more »

Volunteer Spotlight: Stephanie on Secondment

/
Stephanie Hill is a paralegal, completing a secondment from Corrs Chambers Westgarth, assisting in the legal team at Oxfam Australia. Read more »

Volunteer spotlight: Susan Davidson

/
  Susan was born in Perth & grew up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, followed by boarding school in the UK. After several years of international travel, including a teaching stint in Machakos, Kenya, she returned to Perth in 1982 and has been based in Fremantle for nearly 40 years. Susan is now retired from her […] Read more »

Volunteer spotlight: Phoebe Rahn

/
  Who are you? My name is Phoebe Rahn, I live in Melbourne on Wurundjeri land. In my free time (and not in lockdowns) I like to spend time in nature –bushwalking, camping and being at the beach. I completed a double degree, Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Global Studies and am passionate about […] Read more »

Volunteer Spotlight: Joel Garrett

/
Joel Garrett first volunteered at Oxfam in the Supporter Services team in November 2011 and returned in May 2017 to assist the legal team.   Who are you? My name is Joel. I in born and raised in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne and still currently living there. Growing up I always enjoyed a balance […] Read more »
Oxfam Trainee Sophie Gardner

Volunteer spotlight: Sophie Gardner (First Peoples Program)

/
Sophie Gardner is completing an internship through the CareerTrackers program in the First Peoples Program at Oxfam Australia. In this article, she talks about her experience as a trainee at Oxfam. Read more »
Thandi Chindove Oxfam Volunteer

Volunteer spotlight: Thandi Chindove (Marketing Team)

/
Thandi is a postgraduate student at the University of Melbourne and she recently completed her internship virtually with the Oxfam Marketing Communications team in Melbourne. Read more »
Lauren Baker Oxfam Volunteer

Volunteer spotlight: Lauren Baker (Fair Trade Shop WA)

/
Lauren Baker volunteers at the Fair Trade Shop in WA, which supports Oxfam Australia by donating all of its profits to the agency. In this article, Lauren explains why she likes volunteering with Oxfam and the impact on her environment her work has. Read more »

Volunteer spotlight: Xena Jammas

/
Xena has interned with us twice through our CareerTrackers program. She tells us what drew her to volunteer with Oxfam Australia. Read more »

Oxfam volunteer stories: Gail Thornthwaite

/
It’s time to celebrate our volunteers! Their work with us is priceless. Hear about our volunteer Gail, who was with Oxfam for nine years. Read more »