Volunteer for STARTTS
Volunteers have always played an important role in supporting and expanding STARTTS’ services and its areas of work to provide support to individuals, families, and communities of refugee backgrounds. STARTTS has been very lucky to have many dedicated volunteers to help us create more positive changes in the community. Our volunteer positions are diverse and driven by projects and clients’ needs all year around. If you join our amazing team of volunteers, you can choose your level of commitment in relation to your volunteer hours as either a one-off or ongoing volunteer.
Some examples of our volunteer opportunities include:
- Dietitian assistant
- English teachers
- Event management volunteer (such as the launch of Refugee Week, Refugee Ball, Refugee Communities in Cultural Transition Forum)
- Graphic design/video edit volunteer
- Group support and co-facilitator
- Admin support
- Online Homework Support Tutors to for children and young people
- Refugee Transitions magazine writing contributor
- Yoga teacher
- And many more
Why volunteer at STARTTS?
Volunteering at STARTTS is a fulfilling and rewarding journey. To know more about our volunteers’ experiences, have a read of our volunteer testimonials below:
- “I learnt many things during working with STARTTS, which was so beneficial to me.”
- “[I] felt supported and had enjoyed being part of the project I am volunteering for.”
- “I have volunteered for 18 years and have found it very rewarding and satisfying. I love doing it and it is a two ways street, I learned a lot from the students I had over the years.”
As STARTTS registered volunteers, you also have access to high-quality resources and training opportunities provided by highly experienced professionals in the field.
Interested in volunteering with us?
If you are interested in a volunteer position, please complete the Volunteer Expression of Interest Form.
If you have any questions, you can contact our Volunteer Coordinator