TAS

Volunteering in Tasmania

To volunteer, please call (03) 6333 0822 or email admin@vinniestas.org.au

As a volunteer-run organisation, the work of the St Vincent de Paul Society is largely carried out by members of the community who generously give their time to help others.

Vinnies volunteers provide critical support in the local community.

Volunteering Opportunities

We have many volunteering opportunities all across Tasmania so please, don't hesitate in contacting us. When joining our volunteer team, we will work with you to find the role best suited to your skills and availability.

The section below highlights areas where we have an immediate need for volunteers.

Areas of Critical Need

Vinnies Shops team members - State wide

Vinnies Shops provide furniture, clothing and household goods to the general public at a very affordable prices. Our shops also help people who are in need and are being assisted by conference members. Becoming a volunteer in one of the shops offers opportunities in a wide variety of roles including:

  • sales
  • goods maintenance
  • displaying goods in the store
  • assisting with furniture collection

Income raised from the shops is used by the St Vincent de Paul Society to have a real impact in your local community. 

Ready to join our volunteers team or want ask a few questions? Get in touch by contacting (03) 6333 0822 or via email admin@vinniestas.org.au

Warehouse team members - Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie regions

Our warehouse contains many donated items, and is a real hub for the great work we do at St Vincent de Paul Society. We are seeking enthusiastic people to help with a range of tasks.

If you join our warehouse team, we will work with you to find the role best suited to your skills and availability. Examples are:

  • You may want to sort donated items to minimise wastage and maximise the proceeds of our retail shops. These proceeds are used to assist people in need in your community.
  • Perhaps you’d like to process clothing that isn’t suitable for resale into useful industrial rags.
  • Or maybe you’d prefer to get out and about on the road as one of our drivers, or as a driver’s companion.

Ready to join our volunteers team or want ask a few questions? Get in touch by contacting (03) 6333 0822 or via email admin@vinniestas.org.au

Food Vans - Loui's Van (Hobart and surroundings) and Vinnies Van (Launceston)

Loui's Van and Vinnies Van provides information, support, comfort and a nutritious meal for those experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness and marginalisation. The vans operate for a couple of hours at different locations, days and times of the week, making it very flexible for people to volunteer.

If you join Loui's Van or Vinnies Vans team, we will work with you to find the best time suited to your availability. As part of the team you will:

  • Receive training and guidance

  • Help us feed the homeless and hungry 

  • Supporting the most vulnerable people in our community who are experiencing homelessness, marginalisation, and social isolation.

Ready to join our volunteers team or want ask a few questions? Get in touch by contacting (03) 6333 0822 or via email admin@vinniestas.org.au