Volunteer
Giving back
We rely on the generous support of the South Australian community to help people rebuild their lives – and there are few supporters more passionate than our volunteers.
Our volunteers come from different walks of life, but together share the same heart for making a difference.
From helping regularly in our kitchen, laundry and locker facilities to supporting our employment and education programs, volunteers are integral to the amazing outcomes we see every day.
“Volunteering at Hutt St Centre is about treating people with dignity and respect – sharing a smile with everyone, and making sure they feel welcome.
“People experiencing homelessness often feel invisible, but they’re not invisible here. We see them, and we’re here to help them.”
– Annette, Kitchen Volunteer
Christmas volunteering opportunities at Hutt St Centre
To help bring joy and comfort to those experiencing homelessness, we invite individuals and groups to volunteer with us in our Christmas Cave program as we prepare for the holidays. Throughout November and December, we’ll need volunteers to wrap donated Christmas gifts and assemble festive hampers for our clients—helping make the season brighter for everyone we serve.
Volunteer opportunities:
- When: Weekdays, from Monday, 2nd November to Friday, 20th December 2024.
- Shifts: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm (up to 6 people per shift; flexibility available)
- Location: Hutt St Centre Administration Building, 258 Hutt Street, Adelaide
- Requirements: Volunteers must be 18+ years of age.
If you’d like to join our Christmas Cave program, please complete the Expression of Interest form through the link below. Once submitted, we’ll reach out to confirm your booking.
We also welcome any contribution you can make in the form of material items, food or a monetary donation. For our Christmas Wish List please visit https://www.huttstcentre.org.au/get-involved/donategoods
For any further questions about the Christmas Cave Program please feel free to contact us on people@huttstcentre.org.au
Thank you for helping us make this holiday season a little brighter for those in need!
What to know about volunteering at Hutt St Centre
We are fortunate to have a team of long-standing regular volunteers who help make a difference for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Volunteer requirements
The requirements for volunteer roles at Hutt St Centre include:
- Must be aged 18 or over
- A satisfactory National Police Check (less than 12 months old)
- A satisfactory DHS Working with Children Check (less than 5 years old)
- Completion of Hutt St Centre volunteer online induction
- Signed code of conduct
Current volunteer opportunities
Our current regular volunteer opportunities are listed below with the shift times. We ask that volunteers commit to a regular shift to allow consistency for our clients. Our positions all run at various times between 6.45am and 1:00pm Monday to Saturday (and Public Holidays) and we are closed on Sundays.
| Role | Description | Shift Days and Times |
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| Kitchen (Dining Room) |
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Monday - Friday
Saturdays and public holidays
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| Wellbeing Centre |
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Monday - Friday
Saturday and public holidays:
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For short term or once-off volunteer opportunities we have the Angel For a Day program, as well as various events throughout the year including:
- Walk a Mile in My Boots – Friday 9 August 2024
- Christmas Cave Gift Wrapping – Monday 2 to Friday 20 December 2024
To express your interest in any current volunteer opportunities, please email your clearances and availability to our People & Culture Team on volunteering@huttstcentre.org.au
Corporate volunteer opportunities
To express your interest in corporate group volunteering, please contact our Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager Lauren Pike on laurenp@huttstcentre.org.au.
Student Placements
At Hutt St Centre we are proud to collaborate directly with esteemed universities for student placements in Social Work.
These partnerships ensure structured and meaningful mentoring and learning experiences for social work students within our organisation. If you are a student seeking placement, please coordinate directly with your university's placement office for further information on opportunities with Hutt St Centre.
All student placements require the following:
- Be aged 18 or older
- Working with Children Check
- National Police Check
- Drivers licence
- Be enrolled in Social Work Degree or Master at one of our affiliate universities
At this time, we are unable to support unsolicited applications from TAFE or University students seeking placements.
Work experience
We have many opportunities for people of school age to get involved in supporting their community through Hutt St Centre but are unable to host underage high-school work experience students. See the schools page for more information on how to get involved https://www.huttstcentre.org.au/get-involved/schools
If you have any questions, contact people@huttstcentre.org.au
Read first-hand stories from Hutt St Centre volunteers sharing why they volunteer.
- Annette: Every person is visible at Hutt St Centre.
- Caroline: Smiling to make a difference.
- Bev: Empowerment for the future.
- Natalie: The importance of belonging.
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!