Volunteering with Good Shepherd
The vision of Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a world where all women, girls and families are safe, well, strong and connected.
Our financial and wellbeing programs address the social issues that affect the disadvantaged and vulnerable in our community.
Join us in making an impact in your community by volunteering with Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand.
For volunteer opportunities please reach out to Good Shepherd at Volunteers@goodshep.org.au
Student placements with Good Shepherd
Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand has a commitment to providing student placements to offer knowledge, skills and practical field experience within various program areas.
We can accommodate placement opportunities within many of our programs including family services, family violence and financial counselling. This does not apply to secondary school work experience placements.
If you are interested in a student placement with Good Shepherd, please speak with your education provider. Individual requests for student placements will not be considered.
For enquiries or partnership opportunities please have your education provider reach out to Good Shepherd at students@goodshep.org.au
No Interest Loans (NILs) Volunteer
We are looking for NILs Volunteers at various locations across South Australia to work with our network of organisations who offer No Interest Loans (NILs).
No Interest Loans (NILS) provide people and families access to safe, fair and affordable credit, as an alternative to pay-day lenders and rent to buy schemes. Maximum loan amounts are up to $2,000, for essential goods and services. The product has no fees, no charges and no interest.
Volunteer requirements:
- Ability to establish rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds, some with complex needs and provide efficient and high quality service. Experience in any of the following areas would be helpful; retail, hospitality, sales, banking, education or other customer service environment.
- Strong numeric capability.
- Excellent spoken and written English; multilingual is desirable.
- Experience in administrative and office management processes such as appointment management, record keeping and filing.
- Competent in computer skills, including Microsoft Office and use of customer databases, with an ability to pay attention to detail.
- The capacity and commitment to work in alignment with the values of Good Shepherd and understand the issue of financial exclusion in Australia.
- Police Check and Working with Children Check will be required (no cost to the volunteer)
- Time commitment; Minimum half a day per week (during business hours Monday to Friday) for at least 6 months
Training and support provided
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand.
The NILs Volunteer Position Description can be found: https://content.betterimpact.com/files/agency/30099/NILSVol%20PD.pdf
For any further information about the NILs Volunteer position please email nilsvolunteers@goodshep.org.au
By becoming a volunteer you can:
Give back and make a difference within your community
Develop and enhance your skills
Experience new opportunities
Discover employment pathways
Develop connections and friendships