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Are you ready to become a volunteer?

Did you know in 2004, 6.3 million Australians over the age of 18 volunteered?  They contributed approximately 836 million hours – on average, 132 hours each! 

Volunteers are worth billions to the community and add great value to not-for-profit organisations.  We need people like you who are willing to commit to the volunteering process and who have time to dedicate to these issues.  So, why Volunteer with us?  Read more...

Five Steps to becoming an ERISJ Volunteer

At the ERSIJ we are committed to making the volunteer experience an enjoyable one. We work hard to create a supportive environment so we can get the best out of each other.  Download the 5 Steps to becoming an ERISJ Volunteer (PDF 93Kb).

Step 1 - Get Informed

Come along to a Free Information Night to find out more, or contact our Volunteer & Internship Coordinator Kate Vallentine on +61 (8) 9432 2400

Step 2 - Apply

If you are ready to join us after learning some more about us, the next step is to complete a Volunteer Application Form (PDF 106.59Kb). This is the bit where we learn a little more about you. There are some requirements that are outlined in the application form, such as providing us with a Police clearance before you start with us.

Step 3 -  Training

Before you commence with us, we require you to undertake our Volunteer Training on a Saturday afternoon, and our Induction on a separate Tuesday evening. Upon completion of the Volunteer training, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement.  Download the flyer on 2008 Volunteer Training Sessions (PDF 43.58Kb)

Step 4 - Interview

Once you have completed the Volunteer Training afternoon we will then schedule you in for an interview with our Volunteer & Internship coordinator to work together to find the right volunteer position for you.  Refer to our Volunteer Vacancies page for more info.

Step 5 - Placement

Let it begin!  Placement in any of the positions we advertise will be largely determined by your skills, personality, availability and experience.  We look forward to welcoming you to the team!

Human Rights - a specialised field

Volunteering in the field of Human Rights and Social Justice takes special people.  As Social Justice work immerses itself within human suffering, you can sustain and witness to human hope.  When we support members of marginalised communities and work with impoverished people who suffer social injustices, we must do so with a strong understanding of their situation and consider our impact on their community, lifestyle and human dignity. 

Why volunteer with us?  Reasons to become a trained ERISJ Volunteer include:

  • achieve heightened awareness of Social Justice issues in order to become a valued Social Justice Volunteer worker;
  • many positions we make available are in areas otherwise difficult to get involved in as an outsider;
  • volunteering experience with us supports your progress in various fields of employment; and
  • we offer Certificates and documented evidence of volunteer hours worked

 Your Volunteer & Internship Coordinator is Kate Vallentine.  Email Kate or call her on +61 8 9432 2410.