PLEASE NOTE: We currently only have programs for volunteers in sydney NSW. (However there are some admin roles that can be done from other locations around Australia.)

ALIV welcomes energetic, committed volunteers who have a genuine passion for working with the underprivileged in society to assist and empower them. We are always looking for volunteers to actively work with children, families and adults as well as those who like to work behind the scenes - in recruitment, administration, fundraising, volunteer management and programming.

ALIV is not a place to bring political agendas or to research the situation of asylum seekers. Respecting the privacy of the families we work with is a top priority for ALIV and we do not tolerate any breaches of confidentiality.

Our mission is solely to assist and empower the children, families and adults we work with – to increase the number of smiles on their faces - and we welcome people who share this mission to join our organisation.

If you would like to become a volunteer please click the FILL OUT APPLICATION link below. You will be sent to our administration website to fill out your application form and book your interview. We have also included the confidentiality agreement and code of conduct form for a number of reasons. Firstly it will save you 30 minutes at the interview. Secondly many people have questions about these topics and what is expected from them before they complete their application form. Thirdly it saves us two large filing cabinates every year of paper, helping the envirenment and cutting costs. One of those cool win wins.

The confidentiality agreement and code of conduct is in multiple choice test format. This is done so we can legaly prove you read it.

NOTE: We are currently not doing programs inside immigration detention centers. ALIV currently works with disadvantaged refugees in the community.

RECRUITMENT STRUCTURE

Please note that our recruitment structure has changed.

Previously you needed to come to Fairfield twice two weeks apart, firstly for an interview and secondly for training. To make things easier for volunteers we are trying a new system where you come out once and are interviewed and trained on the same day. While you are waiting for your interview you will be assigned to either the Grants department, or helping organize the kids or family programs. This way you can see more about what we do and how we do it before you commit, and we can see you in action.

You will be required to be in Fairfield on a one off Sunday at 10am through to 5pm. We try our hardest to finish earlier than that if we can.

Membership is $30 per year. This helps cover you for public liability insurance and volunteer insurance. This will be refunded if you are unsuccessful at being selected as a volunteer.

Should you have any problems filling out the application form please contact recruitment@aliv.org.au for help.

Thankyou for volunteering and welcome to ALIV.