Communities@Work

By volunteering with Communities@Work, you will have the opportunity to share your skills and experience for the benefit of many people in need. You will also have the opportunity to:

• meet new people and make new friends
• feel a part of your community
• expand your skills and potentially explore new career opportunities
• gain a sense of self-motivation and achievement
• build self esteem and confidence.

If you’re interested in learning more about volunteering for Communities@Work, please see our Frequently Asked Questions, Steps to Becoming a Volunteer and our Current Opportunities

Other Volunteering Opportunities

Communities@Work is working in partnership with Carers ACT to strengthen both of our volunteer programs. Carers ACT has a number of volunteering opportunities and further information can be found on their website at http://www.carersact.org.au/page/2690/volunteer

Student Placements & Work Experience

If you are interested in completing a student placement or work experience at Communities@Work please contact our Human Resources department via hr@commsatwork.org or by phoning 02 6293 6500.

Steps to becoming a Communities@Work Volunteer

1. Download the Current Opportunities attachment and find the role you are interested in
2. Complete a Communities@Work Volunteer Application Form and submit it by email to volunteers@commsatwork.org or post to PO Box 1066 Tuggeranong, ACT 2901
3. Lodge your Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) application with Access Canberra.
4. Bring your WWVP card with you to meet with the Volunteer Coordinator and Program Coordinator.
5. Attend a Volunteer Induction. The inductions are scheduled for approximately 1.5 hours and are held regularly at Tuggeranong and Gungahlin.
6. Begin volunteering with Communities@Work! Once you have been placed in your volunteer role you will receive a role specific Orientation and relevant training.

Current Opportunities