Telephone counsellors

Lifeline need caring people aged 21 plus to train as volunteer telephone counsellors. Learn valuable communication and counselling skills; previous counselling experience not required.

Next comprehensive 18 week training course commences 18 February.
Contact Lifeline for course fees and an information pack.

Organisation: Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury
Location: Gordon
Contact: Carolyn 9498 8805

Learning partners

Organisation: Mission Australia

Provide learning assistance to marginalised people aiming to access university education through the Mission Australia Catalyst program. Help with organising skills, essay writing, internet searches, library use etc.

Mondays: 5.30pm–7pm for 12 weeks (training is additional).

Location: Surry Hills

For information contact: volunteering@missionaustralia.com.au

or phone 1800 110 578

Feel the Love!!

Gift Wrap for a Cause for

Valentines Day

Children`s Medical Research Institute
You don`t have to be an expert!
Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 February
It`s FUN and a great cause

"Feel the love" and help Jeans for Genes wrap Valentines Day gifts for customers at Myer Macquarie Centre on Wednesday 13 February and/or Thursday 14 February during store trading hours.


It`s fun and you don`t need to be a wrapping expert.


All donations received by customers comes directly to Jeans for Genes.

For additional information, please contact Lynda Dave on:
Phone: 02 9687 2800
Fax: 02 9893 9166

Volunteer Orientation and Induction Officer

The Cancer Council NSW

• Assist your community increase its awareness about cancer
• Great opportunity to engage with new volunteers across the state

The Cancer Council NSW is dedicated to defeating cancer by building a cancer smart community.

The Volunteer Program Unit is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic volunteer for the position of VOIS Officer to support the orientation and induction process for new Cancer Council volunteers; and provide guidance to Supervisor’s on VOIS procedures.

Based at the Woolloomooloo Office you will report to the VPU Consultant, and will undertake the timely implementation of the volunteer orientation and induction scheme.

Essentially, you will demonstrate experience and enthusiasm for helping people become comfortable and educated about new work environments, and interact closely with colleagues to ensure that all information is relevant and helpful.

Please contact Cory Steinhauer on (02) 9334 1981 to express your interest in the role or please forward your resume to volunteervacancies@nswcc.org.au