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Get qualified to work as a Community Volunteer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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In Australia, Community Volunteers are generally not paid for their work. You may be given some funds to cover your expenses but you will be donating your time for free.
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The number of people working as a Community Volunteer has remained steady over the last five years. There are currently 24,400 community workers in Australia and many of them specialise as a Community Volunteer. Community Volunteers may work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’d like to become a Community Volunteer you could consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Active Volunteering. This course will prepare you for volunteer work in a range of settings and you can choose electives to suit your area of interest. You might choose to study volunteering in aged care, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, community education, migrant services, healthcare or mental health services.
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A Community Volunteer gives their time to help other people in need. You might work with a not-for-profit group, a community services provider or a government organisation. Community Volunteers assist with a range of tasks or they may simply provide companionship for people in care such as in a hospital or a nursing home. You might also volunteer your time with fundraising or administrative tasks.
To be a Community Volunteer you’ll need to have excellent listening skills. You’ll need to be able to follow directions and communicate well with people in a range of settings. Community Volunteers should be understanding and patient. You might also have to be flexible with the tasks you do.
