Volunteer

Volunteering is more than giving back to your community. You can also:

• create new connections in your community
• support important causes
• fill time in retirement or between study and work
• build a community portfolio
• enjoy social capital with those who have similar values
• learn about different cultures, times, perspectives and ways of life
• learn new skills.

Our volunteer program supports people from all ages, backgrounds and abilities including people with disability, mental health conditions, those who are socially isolated, and seniors.

The hours and frequency of volunteering can be flexible to suit your schedule. 

We appreciate a six-month commitment for continuity for our clients but work with you to ensure it fits with your life and maintains balance and wellbeing for all. 

Our team of more than 300 volunteers take part in more than 100 activities each week, leaning into their interests, expertise, or timeframes that work with their lifestyle.

Our volunteers may visit people at home or in aged care to provide connection and companionship; some like to get active and help to provide leisure and social activities for young people with disability; some help with transport. There are so many options!

We’ll match you to a volunteer role that is based on your passion, skills, and local area.

Types of roles include:

• Administration and Operational Support
• Animal Therapy and Pet Companionship
• Classroom Mentoring
• Companionship and Social Support
• Driving and Transportation
• Gentle Exercise Class Aid
• Music and Performing Arts
• Nursery and Plant Care
• Outdoor Fitness
• Event Support.

genU is also part of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) funded by the Australian Government.

We recognise the importance of maintaining social connections for our health and wellbeing, especially as we age. However, older people in our community are experiencing isolation and loneliness for a variety of reasons. Regular visits from a friendly face can make all the difference.

Through the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS), we match older people in our community with compassionate volunteers. Through regular visits, our volunteers foster meaningful connections and help to alleviate feelings of isolation.

Interested in the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme? Learn more about the program.

Applying to volunteer at genU is easy.

1. Fill in an application 

   You can apply online at our Volunteer Portal by creating a profile and answering a few questions to support us in matching you to a role.

2. Have a chat

   One of our team members will arrange to discuss your application and match you to a role that is suitable for you and your schedule.

3. Complete any background checks and training 

   Your dedicated Volunteer Coordinator will support you to complete applicable background checks and induction training.

4. Begin volunteering! 

   You’ll be welcomed to the genU community and supported to make a difference to the client experience.