Volunteers make a significant contribution to our Victorian communities each and every day.
In 2019 alone, the value of volunteering contributed in Victoria was $58.1 billion, with 2.3 million volunteers over the age of 15 years old¹.
Volunteers make a significant positive impact towards our CatholicCare Victoria programs and clients. And their support has been more important than ever, with increased levels of hardship and disadvantage experienced by families and individuals in our community as a result of COVID-19.
This National Volunteer Week, we’d like to thank all of our volunteers for their generosity, compassion, and dedication in supporting the most vulnerable and marginalised communities throughout Victoria.
Our volunteers help keep our programs running and enhance our program delivery to support people in need. Our volunteers run and support a range of services including:
- administrative support
- Emergency Relief intake
- English conversation classes for newly arrived refugees
- academic support and encouragement for disadvantaged adults enrolled in our Clemente program
- event help and organisation
- sewing groups
- homework clubs
- pastoral support in prisons and hospitals
Thank you, volunteers!
Interested in volunteering?
Volunteering is a great way to build social connection, improve self-esteem, and develop skills or new experiences.
We’re currently looking for volunteers to support our Emergency Relief and NILS programs (supporting people experiencing financial hardship), and our Prison Ministry. Learn more and apply below:
Volunteer opportunities
Listen to our volunteer’s experiences:
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¹State of Volunteering in Victoria 2020 – Victoria State Government & Volunteering Victoria
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