Become a Lifeline Shop Volunteer
Lifeline volunteers are crucial to our organisation and are at the heart of everything we do to make a difference.
Our volunteers are involved in making sales, sorting donations, customer service and creating shop displays, all to help raise funds for Lifeline services in your local region.
Your time volunteering helps save lives in our community.
If you would like to join our mission and contribute to 'An Australia free of suicide', apply to become part of our incredible retail volunteer team via the form. Someone from our team will contact you shortly.
This volunteering opportunity is with Lifeline Direct. We operate a group of Lifeline Shops that help fund the work of the local Lifeline Centre in the region. To find out more about local Lifeline services or the shops click on your region below: We offer volunteer roles in our shops and warehouses.
Hunter/Newcastle - Cardiff, East Maitland, Hamilton, Maitland, Nelson Bay, Raymond Terrace, Rutherford, Singleton, Thornton, Toronto, Wallsend, Warners Bay
Central Coast - East Gosford, Gosford, Woy Woy
New England & North West - Armidale
Northern NSW - Ballina, Byron Bay, Casino, Lismore
Geelong - Belmont, Breakwater, Colac, Drysdale, Grovedale, Newcomb
South West Victoria - Camperdown, Port Fairy, Portland, Warrnambool
Western Melbourne - Moonee Ponds
Northern Melbourne - Bundoora
When filling in the form to express your interest in volunteering, please choose your local region. When our team get in contact they will discuss your preferred shop or warehouse location.
Benefits of Volunteering
"This was the best op shop experience I’ve had in ages. The manager and staff had the best customer service I’ve come across possibly ever! What a fun shop! Thank you thank you thank you."
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of volunteering at Lifeline?
Volunteering with Lifeline offers meaningful benefits, including improved mental and physical wellbeing, increased self-esteem and the opportunity to develop new skills and experience.
Many of our retail volunteers find purpose in knowing that funds raised in our shops directly support suicide prevention services. They also value the sense of connection with their local community, the opportunity to give back and the friendships formed through volunteering.
How old do I have to be to volunteer in a Lifeline shop?
We are able to welcome volunteers from 16 year of age in selected shops, but 18+ for all shops and warehouse roles.
How much time do I need to commit to volunteering?
We offer our volunteers great flexibility and you can volunteer from 3hrs a week or as much as you like. However attendance on a regular bases is valued as the shop manager relies on the support of volunteers to manage the day to day operations and upkeep of the shop.