Volunteering is a great way to get out and about in your area & meet interesting people, while also giving back to your community.
By simply giving up your time, you can effectively help others and make a difference.

There are various ways to get involved with volunteering and the following information will help you to get started and discover the perfect position for you.

Firstly you should consider the type of volunteering you would like to do.

• Do you have specific training?
• Do you have professional experience in a certain area?
• Have you worked within a particular industry for ages and ages ages and ages....?
• Are you a whiz at anything in particular?

Yes?

Then you can be described as a skilled volunteer and you can use your talents to help Not for Profit organisations.
This might be helping complete specific tasks within an organisation or even using your experience to be a mentor or consultant.
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Would you rather just offer your time instead?

If you feel you don't want to use your skills and would just like to dedicate your time instead- we can still help!

Pro Bono Australia only offers skilled volunteer opportunities but there's plenty of websites all across Australia that advertise opportunities you might be more interested in. We have lots of friends who are just as dedicated to helping Not for Profit organisations find help. Click here to meet them......

Still Want to be a Skilled Volunteer?

To find a position that suits you, think about your skills and the area you'd be the most helpful in.

Next, have a look at the available positions that have been posted on our site. You can browse through positions easily by searching via the categories provided, or just flicking through the latest positions.

These positions have been added by Not for Profit organisations and will detail the requirements of the role. If you'd like more information, get in contact with the person mentioned on the ad and they will be happy to discuss the position with you.

If you can't find anything that takes your fancy at the moment, try looking at the websites of some of our friends who also offer skilled volunteering options*. Meet them here...

(*But just remember to come and visit us again  because new ads are posted every day!)

Rights and Responsibilities

As a volunteer you have certain rights and responsibilities towards the organisation you're assisting and the people you work with. There are several great Volunteering sites that list some of the essentials you should consider when getting involved in volunteering. The issues outlines in these resources are great ways to ensure your time as a volunteer runs smoothly.

Volunteering Australia
Volunteering Queensland
Go Volunteer 
 

Applying to Become a Skilled Volunteer

If you've found a position that takes your fancy, then the only thing left to do is apply! Click here to see just how easy it is....

Still a little confused? Click here to find more info....