Current volunteer opportunities
Volunteers are integral to the success of Youth Off The Streets. They also show children and young people that there are people out in the community who care about them.
Being a volunteer is a fun and meaningful way to become more involved in your community. It’s a rewarding way to use your experience or professional skills to make a difference to the lives of children and young people in need.
Our wonderful volunteers come from all walks of life and there is a volunteering opportunity to suit everyone.
Engagement & Support
Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people across south-western Sydney.
Our Engagement & Support team runs weekly sessions focused on engaging children and young people in their communities. These sessions give young people a safe place to come together, enjoy a hot meal, have fun and connect with people who genuinely care. We’re looking for warm, reliable volunteers to help make each session happen.
Outreach Volunteers
Work alongside our experienced youth workers and caseworkers to welcome young people and create a positive, welcoming atmosphere at each session.
What you’ll do
- Help set up before the session begins.
- Prepare and serve a simple hot meal.
- Engage warmly with attendees during the session.
- Clean and pack away the cooking area.
Outreach Drivers
If you hold a licence and feel confident driving a van, this practical and valued role keeps our Bankstown outreach sessions on the road.
What you’ll do
- Collect the outreach van from our vehicle hub in Merrylands.
- Drive to the outreach location.
- Assist the team on the ground for the duration of the shift.
Where we need you
Blacktown
Requirements
All volunteers joining our outreach team must hold the following checks before their first shift:
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Check
Not sure how to get these? We will guide you through the process once you apply.
Time commitment: One shift per month during school terms.
Why volunteer with Youth Off The Streets?
The young people who come to our outreach sessions are looking for connection, safety and a sense of belonging. As a volunteer, you become part of the team that provides exactly that.
You’ll be supported by experienced youth workers and caseworkers at every shift. No formal qualifications are required – just a genuine commitment to showing up for young people who need it.
Ready to get involved? We’d love to hear from you.
Complete an Expression of Interest here
School programs
Help fuel young people’s days at school
A good meal at lunchtime makes a real difference to a young person’s ability to learn, stay engaged and feel cared for. Our school lunch programs are a vital part of how we support students at our special assistance high schools – and we need volunteers to help make them happen.
If you’re available during school hours and want to contribute to something that matters, this could be the role for you.
Volunteers are only needed during school days, term time.
School Lunch Volunteers
As a School Lunch Volunteer, you’ll work alongside our school teams to prepare and serve lunch to students each day.
What you’ll do
- Prepare lunch for students attending the school.
- Serve meals in a welcoming and supportive way.
- Help with clean-up at the end of the lunch period.
Who this is for
This role is suited to people who are available during school hours on weekdays during term time. You don’t need formal qualifications – just reliability, warmth and a genuine interest in supporting young people.
Where we need you
- Eden College, Macquarie Fields
- Key College, Merrylands campus
- Craig Davis College, Innovation Campus, University of Wollongong
About our schools
Youth Off The Streets operates special assistance high schools for young people who have disengaged from mainstream education. Our students often face significant challenges in their lives, and our schools offer a flexible, supportive environment where they can reconnect with learning.
The lunch program is not just about food – it’s about creating a moment of warmth and normality in the school day that helps young people feel they belong.
Requirements
All volunteers in our school programs must hold the following current checks before commencing:
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Check
Not sure how to get these? We will guide you through the process once you apply.
Why volunteer with Youth Off The Streets?
Our school volunteers become familiar, trusted faces to students who benefit enormously from consistent, caring adults in their lives. You’ll be supported by our school staff at every step and your contribution – however small it may feel – has a direct impact on young people’s engagement and wellbeing.
Ready to get involved? We’d love to hear from you.
Complete an Expression of Interest form here
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for people who embody our PRIDE values:
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- Passion – You care deeply about young people and believe in their potential.
- Respect – You treat everyone with dignity, empathy and understanding.
- Integrity – You act with honesty, transparency and accountability.
- Dedication – You’re committed to making a difference and showing up for others.
- Engagement – You’re ready to listen, learn and connect with young people and your community.
What you need to know
To volunteer with us, you need to be aged 18 or over, and aged 25 or over if you want to volunteer with our iDrive or Mentorship program.
You will also need to hold a current Working With Children Check and complete our induction process, which may include a National Police Check. Our Volunteer team here at Youth Off The Streets will guide you through this process.