Volunteering

Use your personal interests, skills and experiences to make a difference in the lives of people with disability.

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You can help us help others

We offer a range of volunteering opportunities across our community and employment services. Whether you’re supporting social activities, recreation programs or employment pathways, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference while developing new skills, building connections and being part of a supportive team.

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Peter’s story

Peter volunteers at Works and loves being able to give back to the community. With a background in mechanical engineering he says “I’ve got that time since I’ve retired to put that time into giving a little back”.

Why Volunteer at The Bridge?

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Give back to the community and connect with others

Give back to the community while building new friendships and connections. Enjoy social time with our staff and participants, joining activities on site and in the community.

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Share your skills and learn something new

Whether it’s technology, art, music, woodwork, gardening, language or culture, volunteers can share their skills while learning new ones.

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Make a difference supporting others

Being part of someone’s journey and supporting participants is a rewarding experience. Volunteers make a real difference in the lives of people living with disability.

How the process works

We will provide induction training, ongoing mentoring, and support you every step of the way as you begin what can be an incredible and exciting new experience.

Step 1: Enquire or submit your interest

Submit your interest using the form below. Tell us a bit about yourself and what you’re interested in.

Enquire now

Step 2: Interview and pre-screen

We will reach out via email or phone to connect with you. If it sounds like a good fit, we will invite you to an informal style interview to get to know you better. After a successful interview and confirming specific activities and location, we will move to the next stage.

Step 3: Onboarding

We’ll confirm dates, complete an NDIS check, share our code of conduct, and provide information to help you get the best out of your volunteering.

Step 4: Start making an impact

We will send you all the details for your first day and who will be supporting you while Volunteering. Meet our participants and team and start making a difference!

There’s a role for everyone at The Bridge

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Activities/Programs Assistant

Support a variety of activities and programs at our Day Services and Your Jobs Now service. Programs run from 9am – 3pm and focus on skill building, community engagement, employability skills and social time. In this role you can support creative, outdoor, and movement-based activities in a structured environment both onsite and offsite.

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Skilled Experts

Are you an expert in something special? Support our participants with unique skill building opportunities. This role suits people who have a unique skill set or professional experience that they are excited to share, pass on, and teach. Opportunities are available to develop your own programs, run workshops, or share them with the team in an ad-hoc manner.

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Administration Assistant

Support our services with reception, administration and office management tasks. This would suit someone looking to develop their literacy, language and administration skills in a friendly environment, or someone already experienced who is looking to connect with their local community.

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Weekend Recreation Assistant

Support our weekend program Getaways to run with energy and excitement. This would suit volunteers looking for flexibility and variety, as we run many different programs on the weekend. Day trips, Disco’s, social nights, and outings around Melbourne – offer your support with transport, activity assistance, or companionship.

Stories from our community

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“I wanted to stay involved in the disability sector and give back to an organisation I’ve always admired.”

Linda, The Bridge volunteer

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“It’s a place where you truly see the impact of your contribution, and you become part of a team that values inclusion, compassion, and empowerment.”

Ansu, The Bridge volunteer

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