Volunteer With Us
Make a difference by joining our amazing fleet of volunteers who generously contribute their time and skills to helping kids in need.
At Variety – the Children’s Charity, our volunteers are the heart and soul of everything we do. Their passion and commitment drive the success of our events and fundraising efforts, directly impacting the lives of children in need.
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference, we invite you to explore the many volunteer opportunities available with Variety. Whether you're a community member with availability on nights or weekends, someone eager to share your unique skills on a temporary assignment, or part of a corporate team looking to enhance your social responsibility efforts, there's a place for you in our vibrant community.
By joining us, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring that children across Victoria living with disabilities, illness, or facing disadvantage are given the support they need. Your contribution truly makes a difference—sign up today and help us bring smiles to those who need it most!
Click here to sign up as a volunteer and be notified when volunteer opportunities are available.
What are the ways I can volunteer with Variety?
In Victoria, the majority of our volunteer roles are event-based. We hold a number of Corporate and Kids’ events throughout the year, and we’re always on the lookout for friendly faces to join us and help everything run smoothly. We also require help with tin-rattling at public events from time to time, and on rare occasions we’ll put the call-out for help around the office with everything from warehouse clean-ups, to administration tasks.
How do I register to become a volunteer with Variety in Victoria?
We love to have new volunteers join the Variety team. To get involved, please apply for a position on our portal by clicking here.
Do I need to have any kind of checks before I'm able to volunteer?
It is the policy of Variety - the Children's Charity of Victoria that all volunteers, regardless of the activity in which they are engaged, must hold a valid Victorian Working With Children Check (WWCC). Those with a VIT Permit as well as officers of the Victorian Police Force and Australian Federal Police are exempt from this requirement.
To apply for or check the status of your WWCC, please visit www.vic.gov.au.
To add Variety - the Children's Charity of Victoria to your list of WWCC organisations, please click here.
Can you tell me more about the Working With Children Check?
To apply for a free Volunteer WWCC, you must fill in the online application form on the Working with Children Check website. You will also need to verify your identity, either online or at a post office.
After completing the form, you will receive an email with instructions on how to finalise your application at a post office. A passport photo is required for your application and this will be taken at the post office free of charge.
Once submitted, it may take up to six weeks to receive your WWCC card by mail. Please plan ahead, as it is the policy of Variety - the Children's Charity of Victoria that all volunteers hold a valid WWCC card and we cannot accept application receipts.
However, after lodging your application at Australia Post, you’ll receive an approval notification from the Department of Justice via email, which typically takes around two weeks. In some cases, we may allow you to volunteer with a printed copy of this email and a valid Photo ID. Please check with the relevant Variety team member.
I can't fulfil my volunteer role, what do I do?
Visit My Volunteer Portal and login by entering your details and clicking on the link sent to your email address (please check the junk folder).
In the portal, you will be able to view your volunteering history, sign up for shifts, cancel shifts, update your availability, and report your hours. Variety will be notified of any shift changes or cancellations.
Please note that this link can be saved for easy access to your portal in the future.
What if I spoke to someone at Variety who said they would manually register me?
How will I find out where to meet, what time to arrive, etc.?
We are dedicated to the safety and well-being of children and young people. To maintain the highest standards, all our volunteers are required to hold a current Victorian Working With Children Check (WWCC). The application process is straightforward, and you can get started by applying for your Working with Children Check today. Please remember to list Variety Victoria as one of your volunteering organisations.
