Corporate volunteering
Thanks for your interest in corporate volunteering with The Salvation Army!
The support of your company and your willingness to roll up your sleeves will have a powerful impact on the lives of people who are marginalised, disadvantaged or experiencing a crisis.
Corporate volunteering is a great way to work together as a team for the benefit of society. It is a terrific opportunity to build cohesion among your employees; engage with Salvation Army social services staff and communities; gain new perspectives and friends; and make a difference by sharing skills, knowledge and time. We truly value the contributions of our corporate partners, who join with us to give hope where it’s needed most.
National
Red Shield Appeal
The Red Shield Appeal began in 1965 and is promoted under our most recognisable symbol – the red shield. Each year, The Salvation Army appeals to the Australian community for donations to ensure we can give hope where it is needed most through our social welfare and community service programs.
The Red Shield Appeal is run over the months of April, May and June each year with this year’s Red Shield Doorknock taking place on 25-26 May.
Salvos Stores sell donated items to help fund The Salvation Army’s vast network of social programs around the country. This includes providing shelter for the homeless, assisting families in crisis through practical support and financial counselling and guiding people with addictions through to a clean and healthy lifestyle.
Days/Hours: Daily 9:00am – 3:00pm
Group size: store dependent
Participation fee is not applicable
Sydney
Sydney Streetlevel
Streetlevel is a place where everyone is invited to come and connect with others in the community. Volunteers can participate in a range of activities including; community meals preparation, customer service roles in the opportunity shop or assisting with the coffee stand.
Available Weekday (ex Monday): 9:00am -3:00pm
Group size: 5-12 volunteers
Participation fee is applicable
Oasis Youth Support Network is The Salvation Army’s response to youth homelessness in Sydney’s inner city and has been supporting disadvantaged and marginalised young people since 1992. The Monday lunch program is an opportunity to put your culinary skills to the test and share a meal with the young people at Oasis. Volunteers are invited to prepare a lunch menu of their choosing for the young people .There is a commercial kitchen available to prepare the meal or BBQ facilities if you would prefer to keep things simple.
Available: Monday only 10:00am – 1:30pm
Group size: 2-4 volunteers
Contribution to menu ingredients is requested
Melbourne
Melbourne 614
The Lighthouse Café is a warm and welcoming café providing free breakfast, lunch and hot drinks as well as support to people from all walks of life, especially those living on the margins of society. Volunteers work in teams to ensure a smooth breakfast service delivery to all those that enter the café.
Available Weekdays: 8:15am – 2:00pm
Group Size: 8 to 12 volunteers
Participation fee is applicable