Volunteer
Hutt St Centre relies on the commitment of volunteers to assist with the provision of services to people who are homeless, 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 homeless and vulnerable. 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.
- We generally require volunteers for roles at the Centre Monday to Friday between the hours of 7am to 4pm
- Please note: we are not open in the evenings
- Opportunities for event volunteers are generally available after hours or on event weekends
- All volunteers are required to undergo a police check
We are very fortunate to have a fantastic group of dedicated, passionate volunteers contributing their time and skills to Hutt St Centre on a regular basis.
Volunteer vacancies
Volunteer role required: Diligent Donation Volunteer
Work with a group of friendly, motivated individuals where you’re guaranteed to get more than you give in this role.
Role: Assisting with moving, sorting and packing of donated goods.
These include mainly clothing, linen, toiletries, and small household items.
Days: Monday or Friday 10am-2pm
Required: Physically able to lift up to 13kg, and be comfortable to use a platform ladder.
Current Police Check is required
Start date: As soon as possible
Please contact: volunteering@huttstcentre.org.au or call 08 8418 2546
Next Volunteer Information Session
Thursday 6 September 2018, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Hutt St Centre, 258 Hutt St Adelaide
To register, please email volunteering@huttstcentre.org.au or call 08 8418 2546
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.
Types of volunteer roles
Area: Meals
Shift time/s:
Breakfast - Mon-Fri 7am-8:30am and Sat 7am-9am
Lunch - Mon-Fri 11:30am-1pm
Public Holidays 7am-9am
Role & duties:
Serving dine-in hot meals weekdays and takeaway lunches on weekends.
Serving food (cooked by staff), clearing tables, washing, driving (food pickups) and donation sorting.
Area: Day Centre
Shift time/s:
Mon-Fri 7am-1pm
Sat 7am-9am
Public Holidays 7am-9am
Role & Duties:
The Day Centre provides access to essential services such as showers, laundry and access to social workers
Assisting people by providing toiletries, cleaning tea & coffee area, computer support, referring to services, general resource support.
Area: Op Shop (Clothes)
Shift time/s:
Mon-Fri 10:30am-12:45pm
Wednesdays 9am-10:30am
Role & duties:
Sorting, displaying and merchandising clothing and accessories.
Area: Programs (Aspire, Employment, Education)
Shift time/s:
Programs run Mon-Fri between 9am-4pm. Volunteer shift day/times vary.
Roles & duties:
Assisting with recreational activities, education and home visits
Mentors, working 1:1 to assist clients to complete study, job applications, daily tasks
Group activities such as gardening, Art Classes, Drama and Music
Beans Talk Coffee Cart
Area: Homelessness Service and Aged Living (crisis accommodation and community engagement)
Shift time/s:
Services run Mon-Fri 8:30am-1pm. Volunteer shift day/times vary.
Roles & duties:
Data entry and phone surveys. General administrative support.
Community engagement - walking group and well being workshops.
Area: Events (fundraising and community)
Shift time/s:
Times and days vary including weekends
Walk a Mile in My Boots McLaren Vale, Friday 3 August
Walk a Mile in My Boots Adelaide, Friday 10 August
Bunnings BBQ (weekend)
Christmas Preparation
Roles & duties:
Promotional assistance, bump-in/out assistance, registration area, merchandise sales
Cooking sausage sizzle
Donation sorting and present wrapping
Area: Reception (administration)
Shift time/s:
Mon-Fri 9am-1pm & 12:30pm-4:30pm.
Role & duties:
Answering phones, concierge, mail and post sorting and distribution, referrals and basic administration.
Area: Fundraising
Shift time/s:
Thursdays 8:30am-12:30pm or 1pm-3pm
Role & duties:
Fundraising administration support - data entry and spreadsheets. Computer skills a must.
For further information, please contact
Volunteer Coordinator
T: 08 8418 2546 or email
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!