At YWCA, volunteering is about more than giving your time. It’s about being part of work that changes lives.
You’ll show up, build connection and support women and gender diverse people in meaningful, everyday interactions.
Your time contributes to impact that is real and lasting.
When you volunteer with YWCA, you become part of a values-led organisation committed to gender equality and meaningful change.
You’ll be supported to contribute in a way that is purposeful, respectful and grounded in real relationships, alongside a team that values connection, learning and showing up for each other.
Our volunteers contribute across a range of programs and services, supporting women and gender diverse people in different ways.
Mentoring programs Support young people through one-to-one mentoring, building confidence, connection and resilience.
Community and support programs Contribute to programs that support women and gender diverse people in areas such as housing, wellbeing and community connection.
Specialist and corporate volunteering Use your professional skills to support our teams across areas such as administration, events, communications and more.
Asista Mentoring Program utilises the power of role models to positively impact girls aged 12-18 in the child protection system on their journey to become strong, resilient adults.
Through a range of social and recreational activities, ‘matches’ develop genuine and reciprocal relationships that build self-esteem, resilience and confidence.
All mentor volunteers are provided with strong, ongoing support, training and supervision. Mentors are asked to commit to the program for a minimum of 12 months, with a requirement of two-six hours fortnightly face-to-face contact with your mentee. It is also essential to have a driver’s licence and access to a car.
Asista is run in greater metropolitan Melbourne.
Through one-to-one mentoring, the Youth Frontiers Program links young people with a supportive female adult who can be a guide on their journey to becoming strong adults.
Youth Frontiers is currently seeking mentors living in the Wollongong and Shellharbour Local Government Areas. If you are aged over 18 and have a few hours a fortnight to give for a minimum of twelve months, you can make a difference to a young person.
Youth Frontiers is run in the Illawarra region of NSW.
YWCA’s Y Connect Program works alongside women and gender diverse people living with disability to grow their skills and connections that support career and professional development goals in Toowoomba.
Y Connect is currently seeking mentors living in the Darling Downs region. If you are aged over 18 and have a few hours a month to give for a minimum of twelve months, you can make a difference to a young person.
Youth Frontiers is based in Toowoomba, Queensland.
We aim to make the volunteer experience clear, supportive and rewarding.
We value your time and aim to provide a positive and supportive experience throughout.
If you’re considering volunteering, here’s what it’s like to be part of YWCA.
You’ll be part of a values-led organisation doing meaningful work that supports women and gender diverse people, with the support to contribute in a way that is purposeful, respectful and grounded in real relationships.
Learn more on our Work with us page or view careers at YWCA to see other ways to get involved.