Volunteer

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

Browse our current opportunities here

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!

Types of roles include:

• Administration and Operational Support
• Allied Health Assistance
• Classroom Mentoring
• Companionship and Social Support - genU is part of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) funded by the Australian Government.
• Driving and Transportation
• Leisure Program Assistance
• Music and Performing Arts
• Nursery and Plant Care

You must be aged 18 years and above to become a genU Volunteer.

You will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (relevant to your state of residence), which genU can help you to apply for. 

Dependent on your state of residence you may encounter an application fee. This is reimbursable by genU.

Provide referees to comment on your suitability for the role.

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

For example, you could support an isolated senior to have social companionship in their home to brighten their day for an hour on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Alternatively, we have roles of a longer duration too!

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. 

Here at genU, we’re a group of passionate, driven people who want to make a genuine difference in people’s lives, especially those living with disability, seniors, and those in the community who need support.

By joining the team and giving back to your community, you can:

• create new connections in your community
• support important causes
• fill time in retirement or between study and work
• build a community portfolio
• learn about different cultures, times, perspectives and ways of life
• learn new skills.

Additionally, our volunteers:

• Join a community of volunteers making a difference in your local area.
• Receive induction and ongoing training relevant to your role to empower you with the knowledge to succeed.
• Receive ongoing support and recognition throughout your journey.
• Reimbursement for approved out of pocket expenses. However, we do not cover costs of travel to and from volunteering.
• Access to genUs Employee Assistance Provider (EAP).
• Be welcomed into genU’s friendly and inclusive workplace.

Applying to volunteer at genU is easy.

1. Fill in an application
2. Have a chat
3. Complete any background checks and training
4. Begin volunteering! 

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.

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.

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

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

Reach out to the genU Volunteer Program on 03 5282 0038 or volunteers@genu.org.au

For current genU Volunteers:

Log in to the genU Volunteer Portal to search for other volunteering opportunities, update your details, log your volunteer hours and access your online learning.