Volunteer

BECOME A YOUTH VOLUNTEER

Do good and feel good! If you’ve ever thought about volunteering and playing a role in our community, check out our volunteering programs.

Become a Youth Leader - APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Young people have a voice and our aim is to amplify that voice through our Youth Leader initiatives where Youth Leaders run design, plan and delivery activities to their peers! We believe young people play a vital role in the community and can deeply connect with other young people in need.

By becoming a Youth Leader, you will:

Gain leadership skills
Meet new, like-minded people
Get work experience
Free training
Work directly with young people, making a real difference
Get creative, share your ideas and see it come to life
Get a certificate
Snacks at meetings!

No experience required as all training will be provided – we just ask that you’re committed, passionate and enjoy working
in a team environment.

Youth Leadership recruitment his closed.

ReThink! Youth Anti-Violence Project

Domestic & Family Violence Innovation The ReThink! Domestic & Family Violence Peer Education Project aims to increase knowledge and understanding about Domestic & Family Violence (DFV), law, harmful effects, where to get help, healthy and respectful relationships, and social norms, ultimately influencing attitudes to bring about behavioural change. Young people aged 12-18 who are interested in becoming Peer Educators to reduce DFV and prevent future DFV amongst young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in Georges River, Bayside and Sutherland. A new group has currently been recruited. Thank you to all applicants for your interest! Contact us for any other current leadership opportunities.

Disability Youth Engagement Service (YES)

We believe young people with disabilities should benefit from the same community activities as everyone! Disability YES (Youth Engagement Service) aims to improve how services, activities and programs support, and are accessed by young people with disabilities.

Young people aged 17-25 who are from culturally diverse backgrounds and are with or without a disability, take action and address social issues.

Youth Leaders Committee

The Youth Leaders Committee is a voluntary group of passionate young people who meet regularly to give advice to 2Connect Youth & Community about local youth services and issues affecting young people aged 12-25.

Youth Leaders:

Attend regular meetings and activities during the year
Give their opinion about 2Connect Youth & Community activities and projects, to help improve the services it runs
Advocate on important issues affecting youth
Workshop and training opportunities on leadership skills and other skills

If you’re interested, contact us at communications@2connect.org.au or dial (02) 9556 1769.

Arncliffe Youth Space

Young people aged 14-18 volunteer their time to meet regularly to plan exciting, fun activities for other young people in the Arncliffe area, known as the Arncliffe Youth Space. What’s involved?

Brainstorm, develop and implement fun events and activities for youth
Raise awareness about issues affecting other young people in the community
Attendance at meetings where you’ll share ideas

We will be looking for youth volunteers for this soon. Check back here soon.

Youth Against Violence and Racism

Volunteers aged 17-24 from diverse backgrounds, who are interested in promoting social harmony to stop racism and racial violence, and promote social justice are involved in YAVaR—Youth Against Violence and Racism.

Through this program, together, we raise awareness of cultural diversity and challenge racism & violence against other young people.

What’s involved?

Creating media campaigns and resources raising awareness about racism & how to stop it
Educational workshops in schools focusing on social harmony and anti-racism strategies
Delivering key anti-racism messages at school assemblies and on school premises
Holding event stalls during key events such as Harmony Day and Youth Week delivering key anti-racism messages, distributing resources and encouraging students to make personal pledges against racism
Participate at meetings in a team environment

Peer to Peer Educators - 'Keep it Safe' (KIS)

The Keep It Safe (KIS) project focuses on both alcohol and other drugs and mental health to educate young people aged 15-24 about these topics, promote safety and where to get support. What’s involved?

Outreach in places young people congregate in the St George & Sutherland region
Raise awareness about alcohol and other drugs and mental health well-being
Complete training where you’ll gain the knowledge and skills
Attendance at meetings where you’ll share ideas

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP

Donate

Your donation will help us to continue to provide complimentary services that make a real difference to the lives of youth, their families and communities and reach even more individuals.

Partnerships

Whether you’re looking to run a cause-related marketing campaign or set up workplace giving, partnering with 2Connect Youth & Community let us understand your business needs.

Fundraise

Hold a bake-off, run for fun or host your own unique event and raise funds for our community.

Volunteer

Giving your time is such a rewarding and invaluable experience. Play a part in creating positive change in an individuals life.

WAYS WE HELP

At 2Connect Youth & Community, we offer a range of holistic complimentary services relating to alcohol and other drugs, finding employment, support individuals who are at risk or are homeless, help youth reconnect with their family or school and run successful community development projects to address local specific needs and issues.