Volunteer Opportuinties with The Smith Family

Why should you volunteer?

Volunteering is a key part of Australian life and every year we celebrate it during National Volunteer Week. Volunteering is our way of giving back to society and helping those who are less fortunate.

Thankfully, each year thousands of ordinary Australians take a hold of volunteer opportunities, and contribute more than $3.5million worth of their time to organisations like The Smith Family, making the lives of many disadvantaged Australian families a lot less difficult, especially in the current economic climate.

By saying yes to one of many volunteer opportunities at The Smith Family, you can:

- Help those helping others. For starters, The Smith Family's work is ongoing and they need your help to make sure disadvantaged children and families will get a much-needed helping hand. There are so many volunteer opportunities available, there's bound to be one that's suited to you.

- Make new friends. If you're retired, a stay-at-home parent, young or old, whoever you are, the many volunteer opportunities with The Smith Family are a great way for you to meet new like-minded friends.

- Build skills. Volunteer opportunities with The Smith Family are a great way to gain real life experience and enhance your skills if you're in-between work or a student. Whether it's administration, research, fundraising, IT or marketing experience, find out about skill-enhancing volunteer opportunities at www.thesmithfamily.com.au

- Give back to society. Volunteering helps keep Australia full of generous, caring and friendly individuals. It's is a vital part of our culture so keep it alive by seizing one of many volunteer opportunities that the Smith Family offers.

What volunteer opportunities are there with The Smith Family?

At The Smith Family, there are more than 6,500 volunteers from diverse backgrounds and skills that volunteer to help run crucial programs all over Australia for those in need. From sorting and packing toys during Christmas to mentoring, administration and facilitating learning programs, there are so many volunteer opportunities available.

With the vision, mission, purpose and values of The Smith Family in mind, all volunteers are extensively trained with the necessary skills to carry out what are often very challenging and demanding roles.

Have a look at the following volunteer opportunities to get a few ideas on where to start:

- Participate in online mentoring programs, supervise learning groups or help fast track the education of disadvantaged students. Research shows that education is one of best ways to ensure that disadvantaged kids get a head start in life. For mentoring volunteer opportunities, head to www.thesmithfamily.com.au for more information.

- The Christmas season is a great time to lend a helping hand. Through logistical activities like sorting and distributing toys, clothes, and books, you can be a part of bringing the Christmas spirit to a disadvantaged family.

- If you're a working professional with technical skills like IT, project management, administration, marketing and design or anything else, there are dozens of volunteer opportunities within The Smith Family where you can get involved.

By saying yes to one of many volunteer opportunities, you are playing a pivotal role in ensuring The Smith Family continues to help disadvantaged families with care and dignity. For more information on volunteer opportunities, visit The Smith Family



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The Smith Family is an independent non-profit organisation committed to helping disadvantaged Australian children by unlocking opportunities through education and learning. For more information, visit www.thesmithfamily.com.au