Volunteer - Youth Projects

Your help can assist our clients most in need

Youth Projects is often contacted about opportunities to volunteer and give back. One of the best ways to do this is to help us with fundraising and donations. Sometimes we rely on volunteers who generously assist us in diverse roles according to our needs throughout the year.

We are very fortunate to have a huge interest in supporting us with hands on help. We currently source donors primarily though organisations with whom we have an ongoing partnership, as the time and space is limited.

One of the rewards of generous giving is the opportunity to become more closely involved for corporate, school and community groups.

Also the sensitive nature of some our services, and our discreet approach means volunteers are not always appropriate. Usually volunteers need to be over 18. We do welcome expressions of interest for volunteers across the organisation, which we review regularly and reach out when needed.

All volunteers are expected to have a passion for social justice and their community, whose ideals align with our organisational values.

We thank the Melbourne Rotary Sunshine Club

For all volunteer enquiries, please e-mail volunteer@youthprojects.org.au. We thank you for your interest in supporting our cause.

Success Stories

Meet Mick

With a history of alcohol abuse and poor mental health, Mick’s life tells a similar story to that of many of Melbourne’s disadvantaged community.

Success Stories

Anthony’s Story

Twenty eight year old Anthony was referred to the Youth Projects outreach team YNOT to provide support regarding his heroin use. Anthony had been using heroin daily for the past ten years and had never engaged with a drug and alcohol support service before.

Current Campaign

Night Nurses: health care on the pavement

Homelessness doesn’t take a holiday. It's all day and all night for people who have nowhere to call home. Whether it's a public holiday or late at night, it’s a very lonely time people who are homeless. And few of the services they rely on remain open. But our nurses are out there.

Health, nutrition and better living saves lives

We give people the chance to learn to cook for themselves, clean, manage their health and nutrition along with household finances.

Early action to prevent youth poverty wins top awards

Youth Projects specialist youth employment program Transition to Work has won five national awards for achieving the best outcomes for at risk youth. Operating in Melbourne’s North West region, one of the nation’s “hot spots” for youth disadvantage and unemployment, we have already placed over 240 of a 400 strong case load of unemployed young people back into education or sustainable employment this past year.

Major Upgrade a gift

Youth Projects has been supported by Hickory and a range of their subcontractors alongside the Good Guys and Elenberg Fraser to significantly upgrade our facilities in Hosier Lane.