VOCAL started because ordinary people, affected by violent crime, saw injustice and cared enough to work together to make a difference. We value and welcome the valuable contribution that volunteers make to our organisation.

VOCAL Inc NSW has just a few paid staff.  We rely on trained volunteers for the provision of many of our services. We welcome volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life; previous victims, professionals, students, and people with time to give to helping others. 

‘Every police officer should come and volunteer at VOCAL – it changes lives.’ Police officer / volunteer.

Volunteering provides an opportunity to give something back to the community, acquire new skills and talents, and feel a sense of achievement. 

Volunteers perform a wide variety of duties, including:

• Administrative work
• Fundraising and marketing 
• Assisting with event management
• Providing individualised support and information for victims of crime
• Providing Court support to victims who are going through a variety of Legal processes
• General duties
• Being a member of VOCAL’s committee
• Writing letters to the media, politicians, judges, etc, advocating for the rights of victims of crime

Most volunteer positions require specialised training, especially working directly with victims of crime.

If you have an interest in volunteering for VOCAL and have specialised knowledge or skills that could be utilised in other areas, please contact us.

We currently require volunteers who have the following specialised skills:

• Fundraising
• Court Companions
• Marketing
• Committee members
• Microsoft Access database design
• Writing funding submissions
• Events management
• Publishing
• Committee members
• Information technology
• Pro Bono lawyers
• Web designers
• Victim Support
• Seeking corporate sponsorship       

Applying to become a volunteer with VOCAL involves applicants attending an interview and authorising a police check.

We can also provide consultation to groups that are interested in understanding victims’  rights and/or in setting up a support service for victims of any type of crime in your area.

To find out more about volunteering please contact VOCAL on 02 4961 4755.