Volunteers

Make friends and make a difference in your community

Gateway has a team of 100+ grassroots volunteers who support our organisation throughout the year across a range of activities including food security, pantry operations, administration and client support, playgroups and our annual Christmas Hamper Project.

We're always looking for new volunteers to join our team, and we have a range of opportunities for people of different ages, stages and abilities - there's something for everyone!

Read our Volunteer Statement here.

Volunteering opportunities at Gateway

Some of our volunteer opportunities include:

• IGA food drives
• Food collection
• Admin/client support
• Pantry operations
• Playgroup support
• Fundraising events
• Christmas Hamper packing
• and much more...

There's something for everyone...

We have volunteering opportunities to suit a diverse range of ages, stages and abilities. One of our young volunteers Damian spoke to us about his experiences at Gateway. Damian's disability has not stopped him from volunteering with us and making a positive difference in his community.

Volunteering is a great way to meet people, make a difference and manifest your unique skills

Gateway Family Services recognises the important role volunteering can play in a community. Volunteering provides significant benefits to the individuals who volunteer and to their communities. Here's some of the benefits:

• Volunteering can provide a sense of purpose and meaning
• Volunteering can help develop skills and confidence
• Through volunteering we can meet new people and develop lasting friendships
• Volunteering is known to be good for your mental health and wellbeing

...volunteering is great for our community too

The benefits to our community include:

• Increased social resilience through strong community networks
• Volunteers are able to quickly respond to crisis such as natural disasters
• Increased inclusion in social settings for marginalised people, retirees, people with disabilities, socially isolated people etc

Sign up online to become a Gateway volunteer

Register on our volunteer app to keep up to date with all the upcoming events and opportunities to participate and to choose your activities. Follow the links below to access our secure volunteer portal:

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