Volunteer with us

About volunteering

Welcome to Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas). Our purpose is to ensure people from migrant and refugee backgrounds in Lutruwita/Tasmania are safe, included, and are shaping decisions that affect their lives.

As a volunteer at MRC Tas, you will play a part in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for members of our community, providing important services, resources and a sense of belonging. Through your commitment to volunteering, you become an integral part of our mission, contributing to a vibrant and diverse Lutruwita/Tasmania where everyone is included and everyone belongs.

Whether you bring specific skills, language proficiency, or simply a warm heart and open mind, your time and effort will have a meaningful impact on the MRC Tas community. Whatever your motivation, volunteering gives you the opportunity to meet new people, learn about other cultures, build confidence, learn new skills and gain experience.

What our volunteers say

“It’s fantastic being a volunteer. You get great rewards, you meet very interesting people, and you see them integrate into our community and their new home. (Simon, Driver Mentor and HSP Volunteer)
“I encourage anybody to come and check us out because there’s something for everybody at MRC Tas.” (Kirsten, HSP Volunteer)

Apply to volunteer

Please check Current Available Roles below for more information on:

Driver Mentor volunteers (Glenorchy)
Aged and Community Services (Glenorchy): Social Group Support

Please note: Volunteering with MRC Tas is only available during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm) except for driver mentors (Hobart only) who can volunteer in the early morning, evening and on the weekend.

Corporate volunteering

MRC Tas welcomes corporate volunteers from a diverse range of businesses and organisations. We value the specific skill sets that corporate volunteers bring to our organisation and the learning opportunities they offer to our staff. MRC Tas provides flexible options to suit the busy schedules of corporate volunteers

If you are interested in corporate volunteering opportunities with MRC Tas, please get in touch via: volunteers@mrctas.org.au.

Frequently asked questions

What roles are available for volunteers?

Please see below for more information on our Current Available Roles.

I want to volunteer. What do I need to do?

To join our volunteer team, you will need to complete an online registration form. We will explain the process when you are ready to get started and we are happy to assist you every step of the way if needed.

Do I need to provide any documents?

All volunteers must provide:

National Police Check
Working with Vulnerable People registration
Statutory Declaration

Don’t worry if you do not have these documents. We can talk to you about what you need to do to apply for them.

When can I start volunteering?

You can start volunteering once you have:

Completed the registration process
Provided the necessary documentation
Completed the Induction
Completed relevant training modules

How do I apply for Working with Vulnerable People Registration?

We will talk to you about how to apply for registration and what you need to do. Volunteer registration is currently free.

Do I need to do any training?

Yes. At a minimum, we will ask you to complete an online induction and child safety training. We can provide support to help you complete the requirements if needed. We also encourage volunteers to participate in our internal Cultural Capability Training and other relevant workshops to build your confidence in the role.

Current Available Roles

Volunteer with us: Make Every Connection Count

We are currently recruiting for:

Driver Mentors (south only)

For information on the program see: Driver Mentor Program and to express an interest in becoming a driver mentor, please email: driving@mrctas.org.au

Social Group – Aged and Community Services (Glenorchy and surrounds)

Do you enjoy connecting with people, sharing a laugh, and helping others feel included and supported? We’re looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to support our Aged and Community Services Social Activities. In this role, you will help older people from migrant and refugee backgrounds stay socially connected, active, and engaged.

We are particularly seeking volunteers to support our Thursday Social Group.

Join us in creating a welcoming space where friendships can flourish and everyone feels connected.

Social Group Support Volunteers

Where: Glenorchy and local community venues
When: Wednesday and/or Thursday, 9:30am to 2:30pm (flexible days, depending on your availability)

Social Support Groups are relaxed, welcoming sessions where participants enjoy activities such as games, gentle exercise, information sessions and shared meals.

(Note: For the Thursday group, ability to speak Mandarin and/or Cantonese is appreciated, but not required)

Social Bus Outing Volunteers

Where: Glenorchy to locations around Hobart
When: Second Tuesday of each month, 9:00am to 2:00pm

Our monthly bus outings give clients the chance to get out and about, enjoy fresh air, explore local places, and socialise with friends.

For more information, please email send an email to volunteers@mrctas.org.au

General Information on volunteering with MRC Tas?

For general information and to contact the Volunteer Program email: volunteers@mrctas.org.au.

Looking for other volunteering opportunities in Tasmania?

Volunteering Tasmania provides a find a role service for volunteering opportunities throughout Tasmania. You can search by location and keywords. Go to https://volunteeringtas.org.au/for-volunteers/ and scroll down the page.

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Our commitment to the safety of Children and Young People

Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. This is reflected in our robust policies and procedures. Children and young people’s rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or who are impacted by our work. All staff, volunteers, contractors and clients are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with the Tasmanian Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework.