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Find a great volunteer role
Ready to start volunteering? You can search for a volunteer role at the volunteer portal.
Volunteering makes communities stronger
![older female volunteer crocheting a blanket](/sites/default/files/styles/_large/public/2023-08/Wrap%20With%20Love%20%C2%A9%20Salty%20Dingo%202023%20CG-CRG37673.png?itok=5QUVy52z)
Photo by Salty Dingo, 2023, created for Department of Communities & Justice.
Did you know there are programs to help support people who volunteer? Learn about your rights and other support.
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Photo by Salty Dingo, 2023, created for Department of Communities & Justice.
Discover the different opportunities to get involved in emergency, disaster and crisis volunteering.
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Photo by Salty Dingo, 2023, created for Department of Communities & Justice.
There are formal and informal training options to help develop skills and qualifications for volunteers.
![group of volunteers at Fairfield community nursery](/sites/default/files/styles/content_x1/public/2023-06/fairfield%20nursery.jpeg?itok=T9xyOyBF)
Photo by Salty Dingo, 2023, created for Department of Communities & Justice.
Diverse and vibrant volunteers
Volunteers come from all walks of life. They are crucial to the health, wellbeing and resilience of communities across NSW.
Ways to volunteer
There are many ways you can volunteer. Hear the stories of volunteers in NSW and the ways they make a difference.
Engage with volunteers
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Photo by Salty Dingo, 2023, created for Department of Communities & Justice.
Connecting organisations with volunteers
From short term events to on-going roles, organisations can connect with volunteers all over NSW. Register your organisation with the volunteer recruitment portal and start finding volunteers.
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Photo by Salty Dingo, 2023, created for Department of Communities & Justice.
Recognising and retaining volunteers
Acknowledge and celebrate the valuable contributions of your volunteers. You can nominate your organisations volunteers for an award or a certificate of recognition for their efforts.