The Program supports people with disability or mental health conditions to find a volunteer role in the ACT and surrounding area as a pathway to employment.
The aim of the Program is for participants to learn new skills, gain confidence in new environments and eventually use these skills to work towards future employment. The Program does not place participants in paid employment positions and cannot guarantee paid employment during or at the end of the Program.
Our Program Coordinators work closely with each participant to understand their goals and provide guidance as each participant learns new skills and gains experience and confidence through volunteering. In doing so, the Program supports participants every step of the way in their volunteering journey and ensures participants find a role that is rewarding and enjoyable.
There is no cost to participate in the Program.
Program Eligibility
To be eligible for the Program, you must be:
- living with disability or mental health conditions (no formal diagnosis or medical certificate is required)
- interested in volunteering as a pathway to seek paid employment.
VolunteeringACT is dedicated to working with individuals who meet the above criteria and have not received assistance with our Program previously. If you have, or do not meet these criteria but would like support, please contact us to discuss other ways we can help you.
What the Program does not offer
The Program does not place participants in paid employment positions and cannot guarantee paid employment during, or at the end of participation in the Program.
How to be involved in the Program
We accept self-referrals, as well as referrals from family, friends and organisations.
Please complete the participant form by clicking the link below:
Alternatively, you can contact our team by calling 02 6251 4060, or emailing us at inclusion@volunteeringact.org.au
