Welcome!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Communities at Work!
Communities at Work is the largest not-for-profit community organisation in the ACT region. We provide a wide range of early education and care services and community services in the ACT and Capital region. Our Social Programs serve the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in Canberra and the surrounding region, including low income families and individuals, those experiencing homelessness, people escaping domestic violence and at-risk young people.
By providing food, clothing and essential services, Communities at Work empowers people to create better futures and helps foster independence, resilience and social connection.
By volunteering with Communities at Work, you will have the opportunity to share your skills and experience for the benefit of many people in need. You will also:
Meet new people and make new friends
Feel part of your community
Expand your skills
Gain a sense of achievement
Applying is as easy as 1, 2, 3:
1. Click on the 'Fill in an application' button on the top right hand side of this screen, then complete and submit your Volunteer Application form. If you would like a copy of the form posted to you or would like some assistance filling out the Volunteer Application (both with online and paper versions) please contact caw.volunteers@commsatwork.org or call 6293 6500.
2. Lodge the Working with Vulnerable People application for registration at Access Canberra if you do not currently hold a WWVP card (please note: all volunteers are required to have a current registration before volunteering with us). If you do, bring the card with you when we meet.
3. Attend a meeting to discuss volunteering options. The Communitiesat Work team will be in touch with you to set this up.
We take great care to match our volunteers with the tasks available, within the services we provide. You can see the volunteer opportunities we have below.
Successful applicants (who have their WWVP card) will then be invited to attend a Communities at Work induction session on specific program based activities.
Please note that we do not consider student placements, work experience, Work for the Dole or Return to Work type activities as volunteering. For these opportunities, please get in touch with our Human Resources team on hr@commsatwork.org
If you have any questions let us know by contacting: caw.volunteers@commsatwork.org or 6293 6500.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Communities at Work's Best Dressed Stores are located in Canberra's inner South. The store stocks excess pre-loved, donated clothing and all funds raised through the store support our Social Programs.
Volunteer shifts in our Best Dressed Store are Monday - Sunday.
Currently a Waitlist for this program
Our Community Pantries (located at Tuggeranong and Gungahlin) provide food and crisis support to individuals and families experiencing hardship in the Canberra region.
With a pantry full of healthy food and essential items (available for free or for a nominal charge), our clients can 'shop' in a safe, secure and dignified setting.
Volunteer shifts in the Community Pantry are available Morning or afternoon, Monday to Friday.
Our Community Pantries (located at Tuggeranong and Gungahlin) provide food and crisis support to individuals and families experiencing hardship in the Canberra region.
With a pantry full of healthy food and essential items (available for free or for a nominal charge), our clients can 'shop' in a safe, secure and dignified setting.
Communities at Work welcomes enquiries from businesses about how we can partner with you.
OUR PURPOSE
Communities at Work is responsive to the needs of the community, delivering high quality services that support positive educational outcomes, assists in alleviating hardship, enhances the quality of life and leads to positive social change.
OUR MISSION
To enrich the lives of people in our community in life changing ways.
OUR VALUES
We uphold the highest standards of integrity in all our actions.
We respect everyone, and value difference and diversity.
We are adaptive and agile in pursuing the mission of Communities at Work, with a proactive approach to change and progress.
We are committed to excellent service delivery, underpinned by continuous quality improvement.
We ensure our services are relevant and appropriate as we build our capacity for a sustainable future.
