Volunteering NT

01/09/2026

🚐 Volunteering SA&NT is bringing the Learning & Development Roadshow to Alice Springs

Designed specifically for volunteer managers, coordinators, leaders and volunteer-involving organisations, these interactive workshops will focus on practical learning, discussion around current volunteering challenges and opportunities, and valuable peer networking.

We're inviting volunteer managers, coordinators, and organisations from across the state to join us and help explore the issues, trends and opportunities shaping volunteering in our communities. Share ideas, learn practical strategies and connect with others working in the volunteer sector.

Sessions are free for VSA&NT members, with places limited. Registrations are now open for:

L&D Roadshow Workshop

📆 29 October
⏰ 4:30pm - 7pm ACST
📍Alice Springs Golf Club
💲FREE for members, $70 for non-members

To support participation, a limited number of complimentary places are available for eligible non-member organisations with limited resources. If you would like to be considered for a complimentary ticket, please email [email protected] with a brief outline of your organisation and circumstances.

Complimentary tickets are limited and will be allocated at VSA&NT's discretion

VSA&NT are visiting regional communities across SA & NT to deliver a series of interactive workshops focused on learning, connection and practical discussion.

01/09/2026

🚐 Volunteering SA&NT is bringing the Learning & Development Roadshow to Darwin

Designed specifically for volunteer managers, coordinators, leaders and volunteer-involving organisations, these interactive workshops will focus on practical learning, discussion around current volunteering challenges and opportunities, and valuable peer networking.

We're inviting volunteer managers, coordinators, and organisations from across the state to join us and help explore the issues, trends and opportunities shaping volunteering in our communities. Share ideas, learn practical strategies and connect with others working in the volunteer sector.

Sessions are free for VSA&NT members, with places limited. Registrations are now open for:

L&D Roadshow Workshop

📆 30 October

⏰ 4:30pm - 7pm ACST

📍Charles Darwin University, Education and Community Precinct - Room 3:07

💲FREE for members, $70 for non-members

To support participation, a limited number of complimentary places are available for eligible non-member organisations with limited resources. If you would like to be considered for a complimentary ticket, please email [email protected] with a brief outline of your organisation and circumstances.

Complimentary tickets are limited and will be allocated at VSA&NT's discretion

VSA&NT are visiting regional communities across SA & NT to deliver a series of interactive workshops focused on learning, connection and practical discussion.

25/08/2026

National Youth Volunteer Week may have wrapped up,
but we're still celebrating the incredible young volunteers making a difference across the NT. 🌟

We’re excited to share this interview with Taitt on Mix 104.9, where he talks about the impact of volunteering, the value of giving back, and the opportunities available for young people to get involved in their communities.

A big thank you to Taitt for representing young volunteers and helping shine a spotlight on the positive contributions they make every day. 🎙️💙

20/08/2026

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Charles Darwin University - Human Research Ethics Committee

The Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) of the Charles Darwin University reviews projects and other activities undertaken at the University which involve research conducted with or about people.

They are looking for volunteers to fill the following positions:

- Pastoral Carers: A person who performs a pastoral care role in a community, including but not limited to, an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander elder or community leader, a chaplain or a minister.

- Lay Member: interested in ethical issues involving human research in the areas of social science, environmental management, law, business, health and education.

- First Nations Member: To consider the ethical aspects and implications of proposals to conduct research involving First Nations participants, data or knowledge.

If you are interested, please apply here: https://hubs.li/Q04tGbcg0

18/08/2026

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY with STEPS

Do you value helping others reach their potential and goals within their community?
Want to volunteer in an inclusive space while doing so?

The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) provides unlimited hours of free English language lessons to eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants.
Students learn English language skills that will help them settle successfully in Australia with people with similar backgrounds, experiences, and goals. STEPS are looking for dedicated individuals to provide in-classroom support to their trainers and students undertaking this program.

Language, literacy, numeracy mentoring experience advantageous.

Apply here: https://hubs.li/Q04tjDPC0

16/08/2026

Day #07 - National Youth Volunteer Week💛

National Youth Volunteer Week highlights the power of young people to lead, inspire, and create change. This year's theme, Your Year to Lead, recognises the many ways young volunteers are stepping forward to strengthen their communities.

Meet Alysa and learn about her volunteering journey. ✨🙌

I started volunteering with Ronald McDonald House North Australia almost three years ago. At the time, I was about to start studying medicine and wanted to get some exposure to the hospital environment in a more casual and meaningful way. I also really loved the idea of being around children and families. I started by pushing the cart around the paediatric ward, offering families things like food, drinks, children's toys and activities, and hygiene products. It might seem like something small, but I quickly realised how much of a difference those little things can make when a family is already going through a stressful time.

Over the past three years, volunteering has become something I genuinely look forward to. I love going around the paediatric ward and seeing the kids' faces light up when they see the cart coming. One of the things I've appreciated most is being able to make things just a little bit easier for families. Providing food and hygiene products means parents don't have to worry about leaving their child to go and find something themselves.

Volunteering has also changed the way I think about medicine. It has given me the opportunity to see families and patients outside of a clinical interaction and reminded me that behind every patient is a person and a family with their own experiences and worries. I think that perspective will stay with me throughout my career.

I would honestly just say, give it a go. You don't need to have a particular skill or know exactly what you want to get out of volunteering. I originally started because I wanted some hospital exposure and thought it would be a nice experience alongside studying medicine, but I've ended up getting so much more from it than I expected.

You also don't have to make a huge difference to make volunteering worthwhile. Sometimes something as simple as handing someone a snack, having a conversation or making a child smile can make a difficult day a little easier. If you're thinking about volunteering, I'd definitely encourage you to take that first step.

15/08/2026

Day #06 - National Youth Volunteer

🌟 National Youth Volunteer Week highlights the power of young people to lead, inspire, and create change. This year's theme, "Your Year to Lead", recognises the many ways young volunteers are stepping forward to strengthen their communities.

Here is Kinley's story. 🤩

When I arrived in Darwin from Bhutan at 18, I felt lost. English was my second language, I lacked confidence, and I often kept to myself because I didn’t think I had much to offer.

A friend encouraged me to volunteer, and I simply wanted to step outside my comfort zone, meet people and make a few friends. Looking back, that decision changed my life.

🌟Volunteering gave me confidence when I had none. It introduced me to lifelong friends, mentors who believed in me before I believed in myself, and opportunities I never imagined possible. It even led to my very first job in Australia. Every opportunity that has followed in my journey started because I said “yes” to volunteering.

One of my favourite parts of volunteering was sharing where I come from. People would ask, “Where is Bhutan?” and I loved sharing my culture and traditions while learning about theirs. Those conversations reminded me that my story mattered, and through volunteering, I found my place in Darwin.

As my confidence grew, I became passionate about supporting women, especially international students, because I knew how isolating it felt to arrive in a new country and wonder where I belonged.

Through the Women’s Collective for Innovation and Change, I helped run workshops on women’s health, consent, networking and leadership to give other young women the support and confidence I once needed. Meeting international students facing the same fears I had, then seeing them leave smiling and more confident, reminded me why volunteering matters.
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Today, I continue to volunteer because I know the impact one opportunity can have. I now help lead volunteers at community events, mentor new international students and encourage others to get involved, just as someone once encouraged me. ✨💛

If I could leave one message for other young people, it’s this: don’t wait until you feel confident to volunteer — volunteer first, and confidence will come. I was once afraid to speak; today, I proudly share my culture, support others and give back to the community that welcomed me. Volunteering gave me a voice, a sense of belonging and a family away from home.
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14/08/2026

Day #05 - National Youth Volunteer Week💛

This National Youth Volunteer Week, we're celebrating the theme "Your Year to Lead" by showcasing the incredible young volunteers who are making a difference across the Northern Territory. Through their leadership, passion, and commitment to their communities, they are inspiring others to step up and create positive change.

Today, we're proud to share Gilbert's story.⚛️🖥️

I started volunteering because I wanted to support young people in the Northern Territory and help create opportunities that make learning exciting and accessible. As an international student, I learned early on how powerful community support can be. That experience inspired me to give back, especially in areas I care deeply about like STEM education and youth engagement. I’ve always believed that leadership is about showing up, helping others grow, and creating spaces where young people feel confident and capable.

My volunteering journey began with small roles at university and community events, and it gradually grew into more meaningful work across the NT. I’ve spent time tutoring students, supporting STEM outreach programs, and helping run activities that make science and technology fun for kids. Working with young people, especially in remote communities, has shaped the way I see leadership and education.🎓🙌

Volunteering has helped me grow as a communicator and as a mentor. It has shown me how much impact you can create simply by being present and encouraging someone to believe in themselves. Seeing kids get excited about STEM, watching them solve problems, and watching their confidence grow has been one of the most rewarding parts of my journey. It reminds me why I care so much about education and why I want to continue supporting young Territorians.✨

If you’re thinking about volunteering, take the first step. You don’t need to have everything figured out. You just need to care and be willing to show up. Volunteering helps you grow, meet new people, and discover strengths you didn’t know you had. It’s one of the most meaningful ways to make a difference, and you’ll be surprised by how much impact you can create by simply being there for the community.🌟

13/08/2026

Day #04 - National Youth Volunteer Week💛💛

National Youth Volunteer Week highlights the power of young people to lead, inspire, and create change. This year's theme, Your Year to Lead, recognises the many ways young volunteers are stepping forward to strengthen their communities.

Meet Eva and learn about her volunteering journey. ✨🙌