Volunteer

Hutt St Centre relies on the commitment of volunteers to assist with the provision of services to people facing homelessness, in a variety of roles and in different areas of the Centre. We are very fortunate to have a fantastic group of volunteers who make our work possible each day. 

Throughout the Centre each week we have 180 active volunteers working alongside our staff group to ensure we can offer the highest quality services possible to people who are vulnerable and facing homelessness. Volunteers contribute around 1,450 hours every month!

We welcome volunteers to contribute their knowledge, skills and time towards the vision and practices here at Hutt St Centre.

For the first quarter of 2019 we are only able to offer event or relief shifts- ad hoc volunteering, filling in for other volunteers, when they are away.

• We generally require volunteers for roles at the Centre Monday to Friday between the hours of 7am to 4pm
• Opportunities for event volunteers are generally available after hours or on event weekends
• Please note: we are not open in the evenings
• Please note: All volunteers are required to undergo a police check. We can arrange this on your behalf, after your trial shift.

How to become a Hutt St Centre volunteer…

Step 1: Please register your interest by contacting volunteering@huttstcentre.org.au. Please include:

• Your preferred volunteering area (see all volunteer role descriptions here)

• Your availability and desired number of volunteering hours per week

• The length of time you are able to commit to a weekly or fortnightly volunteer shift 

Step 2: We will review your availability and skills to best match you to a suitable volunteering role, and will contact you as soon as a position becomes available. Please be aware that due to a high volume, we are unable to immediately respond to all enquiries, but will reach you as soon as possible.

Step 3: If you are interested and available in a volunteering opportunity, we will provide you with an invitation to the next information and induction session, which you are required to attend prior to becoming a volunteer.

Step 4: The volunteer coordinator will organise a trial volunteer shift for you. From here you will complete induction paperwork and training (including Police Check), then you will be added to our relief (fill in) or regular roster of volunteers!

Thank you

We would like to thank all our Hutt St Centre volunteers, past and present, for always putting in 100%. We are so lucky to have such an incredible group of volunteers who are willing to help and support people experiencing homelessness. You are AMAZING!

Next Volunteer Information Session

Wednesday 27 March 2019: 5pm-6pm.
(Following session to be hosted in September).

Hutt St Centre, 258 Hutt St Adelaide

To register, please email volunteering@huttstcentre.org.au or call 08 8418 2546

Christmas Day Volunteering

Thank you for thinking of those doing it tough at Christmas. Christmas can be a very sensitive time for people facing homelessness, so it is important people are surrounded by those who they know and trust. Our Christmas Day volunteer rosters are comprised of people who have volunteered with us throughout the year and our clients are familiar with. 

Advertising for vacancies

When volunteer positions do arise, they are advertised to current volunteers in the first instance, and are then advertised on this webpage, and our social media channels, to invite applications. Please check this page regularly for updates. Unfortunately we are unable to keep a register or waiting list for positions.

We recommend checking with Volunteering SA & NT  for positions with other organisations who are currently seeking volunteers.

Code Red or Code Blue Extreme Weather Responses

Please note: in order to best help and protect people challenged by homelessness, only trained staff support our response to extreme weather conditions. If your regular volunteer shift is disrupted during this time, you will be notified directly. Thank you for caring about some of the most vulnerable people in our community.

For further information, please contact

Volunteer Coordinator
T: 08 8418 2546 or email