If life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000). Crisis support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Volunteer

There are a number of ways to volunteer your time and skills with Lifeline South Coast. By connecting with others locally, you are contributing to making a positive difference nationally.

Help Lifeline save lives

Lifeline South Coast relies on local volunteers to support our community initiatives that enable Lifeline to support people in crisis, no matter where they are, 24 hours a day. If you enjoy giving back to your local community and connecting with others, then you can help us save lives.

Volunteering can be a valuable and enriching way to spend your spare time. It can be a great way to develop your skills or return to the workforce.

There are lots of ways to volunteer for Lifeline in the community.

Two Lifeline Shop volunteers behind the counter of a Lifeline Shop

Volunteer in a Lifeline Shop

Our Retail Volunteers ensure the Lifeline Shops raise much needed revenue so that Lifeline can continue to respond to people who need us. Our Retail Volunteers are often the public face of Lifeline, it is a very warm and connected community.

Volunteering each week with us could be life-changing to people in crisis.

Become a Retail Volunteer

More ways to volunteer

A Lifeline Telephone Crisis Supporter taking a call

Crisis Supporter Volunteer

We are always looking to recruit, onboard, and train new volunteers. Learn what it takes to become a volunteer Crisis Supporter and keep people safe.

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Crowds browsing books at the Lifeline Big Book Fair

Big Book Fair

Lifeline's Big Book Fairs are famous events in the region, attracting thousands of customers eager to find a good read. But the events take a lot of work to pull together. Book Fair volunteers are often avid readers, they have a good eye for opportunity and enjoy the company of others.

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Volunteers sorting donated books

Book Sorting

The Lifeline South Coast book sorting team manage to sort, clean, research, price, and pack around 200,000 books per year!

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The Lifeline logistics truck

Logistics Team

Volunteers are needed for our Logistics team to assist with incoming book donations, and drive or assist in the vehicles.

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A volunteer at a community stand

Organisational Support Volunteer

Our Organisational Support Volunteers bring valuable skills to assist with essential day-to-day tasks, including administration, human resources, data entry and analysis, marketing and communications, and more.

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Volunteers in the Lifeline Community Kitchen

Community Kitchen

The Lifeline South Coast Community Kitchen relies on a team of incredible volunteers to provide a free lunch Monday to Friday to vulnerable members within our community.

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Two women talking across a small round table with a Lifeline Connect welcome sign and a tablet on it

Connect Hub

The Community Hub is a safe and welcoming space where Lifeline South Coast delivers vital programs that support wellbeing, connection, and resilience across our community.

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