The Centre for Volunteering

The Centre for Volunteering is the peak body in NSW, promoting and supporting volunteering and community participation. The Centre is a not-for-profit organisation and includes Volunteering NSW, its service delivery arm, and the School of Volunteer Management (SVM), a registered training organisation. The Centre is dedicated to increasing volunteer opportunities for young people.

Volunteer opportunities for young people

The Centre for Volunteering has been assisting young people to find volunteer opportunities for the past 30 years through the Student Community Involvement Program (SCIP).

Volunteering at The Centre

Volunteering opportunities at The Centre include the following areas: web development, journalism, public speaking, research on youth volunteering, events and running SCIP at your school.

Information and advice

For general advice on youth volunteer opportunities at contact the Youth Volunteer Program Manager on (02) 9261 3600.

Events volunteering

Event volunteering can be fun, short term and a great way to see if volunteering is for you! Find out about upcoming event volunteering opportunities.

Benefits of involving young people as volunteers at The Centre for Volunteering

Students and young people that volunteered in the past have brought enthusiasm and energy to The Centre! They always bring a new perspective and have fun thinking of new ways of doing things.