Create the change you want to see

There's so much to be gained from becoming a Mission Australia partner.

Mission Australia works with our partners and supporters to develop tailored engagement programs that suit your organisation and employees.

Some ways your employees can get involved are:

Corporate volunteering

Volunteering at one of Mission Australia's many community services can provide employees with a valuable team-building experience while supporting people in need. Your business can choose from a range of meaningful activities that match your employees' areas of interest - be it homelessness, at-risk youth or families in distress.

We have developed best-practice processes to ensure your employees get the most from their corporate volunteering experience.

Potential volunteering days may include creating discovery gardens at our early learning centres, renovating one of our youth support services or hosting activities for aged care residents who have experienced homelessness.

Skilled volunteering

Your employees can also get involved through skilled volunteering, offering their considerable skills, experience and expertise to directly help people in need. Skilled volunteering enables your employees to enhance their existing skills, work in a different environment and gain valuable new perspectives. The opportunities are flexible, ranging from small to large projects.

Workplace giving

Becoming a Mission Australia workplace giving partner engages your employees to support people in need across the country. Regular, ongoing donations allow us to provide long term support that enables people to overcome their challenges and take vital steps towards their independence.

We can support your company to set up and grow an effective workplace giving program that reinforces a culture of caring and giving, provides support for a strategically aligned cause, and builds employee engagement and respect.

The benefit for your staff is that they can automatically donate automatically through their pay. They will get the benefit of the tax deduction up front, so there’s no need to hold onto tax receipts, and staff can change their donation amount at any time. By matching your employees' donations you can also double the impact of your business' collective support - and your matched donations are tax-deductible.

Fundraising

Fundraising activities are a great way for your employees to connect and raise vital funds for Mission Australia services. You can get involved in one of our organised events like Sleepout or create your own [hyperlink ‘create your own’ to act.missionaustralia.com.au, opening in a new tab]. We can assist you with resources and ideas to make your fundraiser a success.

Raising awareness

Together, we can create content that not only informs your staff and clients of the positive difference our partnership is making in the lives of Australians in need, but will also help to raise awareness about some of the most pressing issues that vulnerable Australians are facing. We keep you and your staff informed about the work we do so you feel a strong connection to the people you are supporting.

In-kind support

Mission Australia is also grateful for in kind support your employees can provide. Donations of toiletries, hampers, Christmas gifts, tickets to events and office supplies are always very much appreciated by our services and the people they support.

Contact us

To find out more about employee engagement programs and how you can get involved, please fill in the form on our partnership page or call 1800 88 88 68.

Volunteer FAQ

Why volunteer with Mission Australia?

You can expect a lot from volunteering with Mission Australia, including the chance to make friends, learn new skills and support the important work we do by standing alongside Australians in need until they can stand for themselves. Studies have shown that giving your time to help others can be good for your health, wellbeing and social skills, so you can expect to feel the positive impact in these areas too.

Who can volunteer with Mission Australia?

Mission Australia welcomes anyone wanting to share their skills, expertise, passion and time to express their interest in volunteering. Volunteering with Mission Australia often requires working with some of the most vulnerable people in our community. To ensure that we get the right people placed in the right volunteer roles, we need to follow a rigorous recruitment process.

Due to the nature of our work, we require a majority of our volunteers to undertake and return a satisfactory Police check. Where a volunteer role is working directly with or has access to the personal information of children, a Working with Children Check will be required.

Mission Australia is committed to keeping children and young people safe with zero tolerance of harm or abuse, and expect all our employees and volunteers to reflect this commitment.

What kind of work can volunteers do?

Mission Australia offers a diverse range of volunteering opportunities. Volunteering roles include teaching young people from underprivileged backgrounds to drive, tutoring refugees and new arrivals in basic English language skills to assist in settling into local communities, working in our op-shops, running yoga classes and providing pro bono legal advice.

What current opportunities are available?

A list of current volunteering opportunities available throughout Mission Australia can be found on our volunteering vacancies page. If you are interested in offering your time and expertise to Mission Australia but can’t find a role that suits you, or you would like more information about volunteering with Mission Australia, please contact us using our online enquiry form

What length and type of commitment is expected of volunteers?

The length and type of commitment expected from volunteers varies from role to role. Volunteer position descriptions found on the volunteering vacancies page will detail the length and type of commitment being sought. When looking for a volunteer role it is important to find a role where the commitment being sought suits your availability.

Do you have corporate volunteering opportunities?

Mission Australia offers opportunities for its corporate partners to get involved in our work through corporate volunteering. To find out more, please visit our volunteering page.

Are there short-term or one-off volunteer opportunities?

If you are not able to commit to volunteering on an ongoing basis, there are occasional short-term or one-off opportunities available. Short-term and one-off volunteering roles will be advertised on volunteering vacancies page.

Will I need to be interviewed?

Mission Australia has a rigorous volunteer recruitment process that may include both a preliminary phone interview and a face-to-face interview with the recruiting manager. This provides us with the opportunity to ensure that we have the best match for you and to those we are committed to supporting.

Will I need to undergo any background checks?

The vast majority of volunteers are required to undergo a National Police History Check and for roles working directly with or having access to the sensitive information of children, a Working with Children Check will be required. Each Volunteer Position Description will detail the background checks required for the role. If there are any other formal background checks required for the volunteer role you are interested in, you will be informed of this upon applying for the role. Depending on the particular volunteer opportunity, you may be asked to undergo reference checks or under additional suitability screening.

Will I receive any training?

Some positions require volunteers to attend formal training prior to commencing in the role, while other roles may provide on-the-job training. Training is generally provided by Mission Australia staff. Specific training offered/required for volunteer roles will be detailed in Volunteer Position Descriptions on our volunteering vacancies page.

How will I be supported whilst volunteering with Mission Australia?

Each volunteer has a Mission Australia staff member as an ongoing contact for advice, support and training in their role. Mission Australia has a National Volunteering Team dedicated to supporting staff and volunteers to ensure that you have a positive, rewarding and worthwhile volunteering experience.

Find a role

Go to our volunteering vacancies page to apply for advertised roles.

Corporate volunteering

For more information, or to find out how you can get your employees involved with volunteering at Mission Australia, visit our volunteering page or fill in the form on our partnerships page.