Welcome, we are so glad you are here!
Our volunteers are the heart and soul of St Pat’s
The various services that we provide would not be possible without the help of our volunteers. If you are passionate about making a real difference to your community and improving the lives of other people we’d love to have you on board.
On this page you'll find information about current volunteering opportunities available to support the important work of St Pat's.
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Current Volunteering Opportunities at St Pat's.
Op Shop Retail Assistant
Our Op Shop Retail Assistant Volunteers work either mornings or afternoons, Monday to Sunday in our op shops in Fremantle.
Our shops are a key part of St Pat's which raise not only funds for our services but also awareness of our work in the South Metro area.
Our shops are open to the general public but importantly we also provide a welcoming and dignified environment for clients of St Pat's who are experiencing homelessness with clothes, blankets and other items needed.
Important information
- Volunteers at St Pat's must be over 18 years
- We expect a minimum commitment of 12 shifts
(for example; the equivalent of one shift per week over 3 months or 1 shift per fortnight over 6 months)
Sewing superstar for RePatched sewing group (must be able to sew).
Join our sewing group to upcycle and recycle donated items for re-sale in one of St Pat's Op Shops. This group meets daily in central Fremantle. Ability to use a sewing machine is required.
Allied Health Professional
Our Health Clinic provides Allied Healthcare to people experiencing homelessness.
Work from our clean clinic rooms, with the support of our Health Clinic reception staff, to provide highly vulnerable people with much-needed healthcare, including:
- Counselling
- Podiatry
- Optometry
- Hairdressing
- Audiology
- Reflexology
- Massage
- Chiropractor
- Physiotherapy
- Acupuncture
We require that our volunteers are currently registered as Allied Health professionals, with their relevant body.
We are also interested to hear from you if you offer another allied health service which you would be keen to provide at our Health Clinic.
Our Health Clinic operates between 8:30am and 1pm with a receptionist support also provided by volunteers and a nurse available daily.
The Street Doctor also operates from our Health Clinic.
Dentist
Dentists are in high demand at St Pat's Dental Clinic, meaning if you are happy to assist - we are happy to take you as often as you are able to volunteer,
- weekly
- fortnightly
- monthly
- quarterly
- 6 monthly or whatever works for you.
St Pat's has a full time Dental Assistant who knows our clients and understands their needs.
Our clinic is state-of-the art with a digital X-ray, OPG machine, Adec chair and a separate sterilisation area where you can play a critical role in addressing people's immediate needs.
We run our dental clinic Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 1pm.
Student Dentist or other Student Allied Health Professional
Are you a student dentist or student allied health professional looking to complete your practice hours?
If so, we would love to hear from you. You will need to be accompanied by a clinical supervisor.
Warehouse Assistant
Join a friendly team of volunteers for a fun Tuesday morning sorting through the items donated to St Pat’s by our very generous community.
Meet other volunteers and help the community through your volunteering.
The items donated to St Pat’s is either given to people who are experiencing homelessness or sold at our Op Shop which directly funds our Centre.
Can you follow directions and work in a group? Knowledge of clothing labels and designers is essential.
Our Mission
Our Mission - To Lead Bold Action to Prevent Homelessness.
