Become a SCARF volunteer
Volunteers are SCARF’s most valuable resource; we simply could not exist without them. Volunteers make it possible for SCARF to provide support that is flexible, responsive and targeted to the needs of refugee children, youth and adults – for as long as they need it.
By joining the SCARF community as a volunteer, you can help us achieve our mission to:
- Provide refugee support that builds a sense of belonging;
- Promote social and economic inclusion;
- Empower individuals and families to lead independent lives by creating connections and generating opportunity.
What do SCARF volunteers do?
SCARF draws on the skills, commitment and generosity of volunteers to coordinate and deliver all of our front-line programs and activities, assist with office administration and provide specialised operational support. Volunteers also govern SCARF as members of our highly skilled committee.
SCARF aims to welcome new volunteers at specific times throughout the year to ensure we can provide screening, briefing and induction that is appropriate and personal.
We are currently recruiting for selected roles. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please complete follow the link below and tell us more about your skills and interests. We will notify you soon as soon as general recruitment opens or if a suitable opportunity comes up before our next recruitment round.
Working with Children Check
All SCARF volunteers are required to submit a Working with Children (WCC) Check. Applications can take between and one and four weeks to process so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. To apply or to get more information, visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian website. The WWC check is free for volunteers.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please contact volunteer@scarfsupport.org.au.
"Joining SCARF in the role of a form filler has taught me more in a few short months about humanity, communication, connection and community than perhaps my entire university degree. It's taught me that despite a language barrier there are always ways to connect, that some forms are incredibly difficult to fill out even for English speakers! and that seeing others smile after hearing of their struggles in previous times fulfils me more than anything. I have loved becoming a part of the SCARF community and I can't wait to see how we grow in 2018!" - Zoe, form-filling volunteer SCARF
"I originally got involved out of a vague sense of wanting to do something to help. SCARF’s Homework help gave me a way to practically profess my values and use my skills. I now volunteer for different reasons…I enjoy the challenge of assisting community members with different levels of academic skills, interests, and engagement. What keeps me coming back is seeing kids with ambitions work hard towards reaching their dreams." - Phil, Homework Help volunteer
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