VOLUNTEER WITH US
Looking for a way to give back to our community? As a Wathaurong volunteer in Geelong, you’ll find many meaningful opportunities. Whether you're interested in community support, cultural programs, youth mentoring, or administrative assistance, there’s a place for people of all backgrounds and skill levels.
Volunteering with us isn’t just a chance to get involved; it’s also a pathway to future opportunities. Many of our volunteers develop skills and connections that can lead to employment within Wathaurong if that’s of interest. Join us, make a positive impact in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and help strengthen our community in Geelong.
Some of the volunteering opportunities at Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative include:
Tutoring or assisting with our kids homework club
Working on the land at Wurdi Youang
Assisting with youth group, men’s group, or women’s group activities and events
Helping out with community events
Other opportunities as available
Volunteering with Wathaurong can offer many benefits, including:
gaining experience
building on skills
having things to add to your CV
feeling good about contributing to something important
Connecting with the community
We are also open to hearing from anyone with specialised skills who is interested in volunteering their time and expertise - send an email to hr@wathaurong.org.au
Due to the sensitive nature of the work we do at Wathaurong, volunteers are subject to an approval process. Cultural training can be provided and it is essential that volunteers working with us have an understanding of working with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities. Most volunteer roles will also require Police and Working With Children Checks if working directly with our community.
Wathaurong is committed to providing a child safe environment. We have zero tolerance of any abuse or maltreatment of children. Everyone within Wathaurong is responsible for ensuring a culture of child safety, preventing child abuse, and abiding by the Child Safety Principles. We understand our legal and moral obligations to treat any child safety concerns seriously. We report any allegations and wellbeing concerns to authorities.
For more information on getting involved as a volunteer, email hr@wathaurong.org.au.