How do I become a volunteer?

Applying for an advertised volunteer role

For advertised roles please complete an online application form.
See Volunteer Opportunities for current vacancies.

Expressing an interest

If there are no suitable roles advertised, you may express an interest in volunteering with Cancer Council by completing an online Volunteer - General Application form.

OR

Download and complete the Volunteer application form (Word doc 31 kb) and send it, along with your resume, to:

Volunteer Recruitment Officer
Cancer Council Victoria
1 Rathdowne St
Carlton Vic 3053

Phone: (03) 9635 5235
Fax: (03) 9635 5430

The interview process

All potential ongoing volunteers will be interviewed and reference checks will be conducted. Some volunteer roles require a police check, which we'll pay for.

Notification of success

If you're successful, the Volunteer Recruitment Officer will phone you to advise of the start date and any other details for your first day. If you've been unsuccessful, or there are no suitable roles, we'll either contact you by phone or send you a letter depending on the number of applicants and the type of role you're interested in.

Documents needed

All volunteers must complete an application form. If you've been placed in an ongoing role, you'll also need to fill in a confidentiality agreement, emergency contact form and medical information form, which will be sent out by post before you start.

If the role you're interested in requires you to work with children or have contact with cancer patients or their families, you may be asked to complete a prohibited person declaration form and undergo a criminal check.

It's important these forms are filled in and returned to the Volunteer Recruitment Officer. All specific volunteer roles are advertised under Volunteer Opportunities, and include a full role description, contact details and application form.

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