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Volunteering isn’t just nice to have; it keeps Australia moving.

There are more than 1.5 million volunteers in Western Australia making incredible impact, which could not happen without the volunteer-involving organisations, and Volunteer Managers, Leaders and Coordinators who drive these programs.

Volunteer-involving organisations and community groups are the driving force behind volunteering. As the peak body for volunteering, Volunteering WA aims to be your go-to place for all things volunteering.

Volunteering WA supports you and champion the volunteering community, so you can focus on making a difference.

We provide resources, training and tools to help your organisation meet best-practice and align with National Standards for Volunteer Involvement.

Who are the people leading volunteering in Australia?

Volunteering in Australia is shaped by leadership at every level. Together, these leaders influence how volunteering is valued, supported and sustained, creating the conditions for volunteers to make a difference to communities.

Organisation CEOs & Committees

CEOs and governing committees set the direction for how volunteering is valued and embedded within organisations. Through strategy, governance and culture-setting, they champion volunteering as essential to mission delivery, ensure volunteers are supported ethically and sustainably, and create environments where volunteer contributions are recognised, resourced and aligned to community impact.

Volunteer Program Managers and Coordinators

Volunteer Managers and Coordinators lead volunteering at the frontline. They design meaningful roles, recruit and support volunteers, manage risk and compliance, and build inclusive, positive experiences. Their leadership directly shapes volunteer satisfaction, retention and impact, turning goodwill into real outcomes for communities and causes.

Policy Makers

Policy makers lead volunteering by shaping the systems, legislation and investment that make it possible. Through policy development, funding decisions and advocacy, they influence how volunteering is recognised, supported and sustained across Australia, helping ensure volunteering remains accessible, safe and responsive to changing community needs.

  • Georgina Bromfield is the Volunteer Manager for Dismantle, a not-for-profit providing support to help young people cope with challenges, develop personal and professional skills, and transition into the next phase of their life.
  • Alanagh Godderidge is the Founder and Volunteer Manager of Motion by the Ocean, a community organisation providing trishaw rides along the coast for senior citizens and people with disabilities.
  • Sam’s Spares co-founders Samuel Thomas and Diane Lloyd provide volunteer opportunities for neurodivergent individuals. They work together to refurbish and reuse donated information technology, reducing electronic waste in WA.

How Volunteering WA helps…