Individual and community volunteering
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Australian states have health and social distancing rules in place to minimise the spread of the virus. Please check your state’s restrictions before expressing your interest in volunteering.
Share in the joy of giving this Christmas as a Salvos volunteer.
As we recover from another difficult year, Christmas time may mean added stress and hardship for many, especially those already doing it tough. With your generosity through volunteering, you can help us bring hope and joy this Christmas.
To give back this Christmas, click on your state/territory below and search for a volunteer opportunity near you.
Current Christmas volunteering opportunities
To find suitable Christmas activities for your state/area, please click select your location from the list below for available opportunities. If you don't find something straight away, please check back regularly. We will update as opportunities become available, please check back later as we will update this page when opportunities become available.
Please note:
- Christmas is our busiest time of the year and demand for volunteer opportunities is high
- Due to COVID-19, volunteer opportunities are significantly reduced this year
- All known Christmas opportunities will also be listed on Seek Volunteer
- If you come across an opportunity you like, please express interest early to avoid disappointment
- Due to the high volume of interest, we may take some time to respond to your expression of interest
- Our Christmas opportunities go live in mid-late November/early December, so make sure you check regularly
Can't find what you're looking for?
If you’re looking for other volunteering opportunities outside of Christmas time, please visit