Volunteer Opportunities
There are a number of Australian and international organizations who seek volunteers for a range of duties to supplement their salaried workforce. A volunteer role maybe a useful way to gain experience in this sector before committing to a career change or it may also suit someone transitioning to retirement.
These sites have a variety of job advertisements for roles based in Australia and overseas. They also contain links to aid and development organizations' websites.
Click on the website address for links to these sites.
An independent website with information and advice on finding voluntary work in the local community. There are also a list of available vacancies and information on organizations who regularly seek volunteer help.
This is the site for the Australia Council for International Development containing information about volunteer programs, job vacancies, relevant courses and events for the not-for-profit aid and development agencies in Australia. It also includes advertisements for paid employment and a comprehensive list of development agencies that could help speed up research on the organizations in this sector.
A website full of information on attaining overseas voluntary roles through the Australian Government's Volunteer Program. The site includes information about AusAid and career opportunities within this organization.