Territorians are known for giving back to the community.
One way you can support others is by volunteering.
By volunteering, it allows you to connect with others and get involved in your local community.
There are many local groups, charities, and small community organisations that need your help.
Benefits of volunteering
- Develop new skills
- Connect with the community
- Make new friends
- Build confidence
- Give back to the community
Find the right group for you
The great thing about volunteering is that you can volunteer for a cause you are passionate about. There are many volunteering opportunities available within a range of sectors, including:
- environment
- health
- welfare
- sport
- recreation
- education
- human rights
- arts
- religion
- community services
- emergency services
Types of volunteering
There are two types of volunteering, formal and informal.
Formal volunteering can include work undertaken with arts, sports, school, faith-based, aged care, social support, environmental, health care, or emergency services groups.
Informal volunteering can be undertaken anytime and anywhere.
Volunteering roles and activities range from:
Providing professional expertise in a formal role with an organisation such as:
- sitting on boards for not-for-profit organisations
- fundraising for a community group
- refereeing a local sports game
- caring for someone in the community
to more informal roles and activities such as:
- washing a team’s uniforms
- helping at a child’s school
- taking out a neighbour's bin
- caring for a family member
Small businesses and not-for-profit organisations
If you are looking to develop your volunteer-involving small business or not-for-profit organisation, you can get support through the Business Growth Program (BGP).
The BGP offers employment and governance solutions to help you develop your organisation.
More information
To find out about volunteering opportunities in the NT, or to recruit volunteers to your organisation, go to the Volunteering SA&NT website.
Find out about subsidised working with children clearances for volunteers.
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