Looking for a volunteer role?
By volunteering at Vinnies, you can be sure you’re making a difference. For some people, volunteering is a chance to give something back to the community, to use their skills and experience to make a difference in the lives of people who need assistance the most. For others, it is a chance to develop new skills and experience in a supportive environment. A range of volunteering options are available - and one that's just right for you.
Retail Volunteering
33 locations across SA
Help turn generous donations into support for people in need through customer service and retail assistance. Minimum age: 15 years.
Electrical Test and Tag (Wingfield)
Help give donated electrical items a second life. If you are not Test & Tag certified, you may obtain the qualification at your own expense and be reimbursed by Vinnies SA after successfully completing 6 months in the role, subject to applicable requirements. Minimum 4 hours per week. Minimum age: 18
Electrical Test and Tag (Kidman Park)
Help give donated electrical items a second life. If you are not Test & Tag certified, you may obtain the qualification at your own expense and be reimbursed by Vinnies SA after successfully completing 6 months in the role, subject to applicable requirements. Minimum 4 hours per week. Minimum age: 18
Volunteering as an under 15-year-old
You can support Vinnies by; hosting a school or community fundraiser, clothing or food donation drive, organise a school sleepout or form a Mini Vinnies or Vinnies Next Gen group.
Volunteering for 15-17 year-olds
Volunteer as a Retail Assistant for 4 hours weekly for 8 months. Develop transferable retail skills in customer service, merchandising, cash handling, stock processing and teamwork while gaining practical experience and supporting a worthwhile cause.
School Engagement Opportunities
Vinnies works with students and young people across South Australia to raise awareness of social justice issues in their communities and empower them to create positive change in both their own lives and in the world around them.
Student, Work & Return-to-work Placements
We are currently unable to offer student placements, work experience, return-to-work and any other short-term placements.
Other Ways You Can Support Vinnies
If volunteering isn’t the right fit for you at this time, there are other ways you can support Vinnies and help people experiencing hardship in our community.
Looking for a different volunteer role?
Visit our most up-to-date vacancies at Volunteering SA and NT.