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Volunteer

Thanks for your interest in volunteering with Meridian ACT. Unfortunately, we are not currently taking volunteer applications. Between our existing pool of incredible volunteers and the many people who have already applied, we are at capacity with volunteer roles. We are also working on improvements to our volunteer program.

We expect to re-open volunteer applications in February 2026. Please check back in on this site, and we look forward to hearing from you when we are again accepting volunteer applications.

Meridian was founded on the hard work and dedication of volunteers, and they continue to play a key role in our work.

If you support our vision and purpose and have a desire to help us, we will welcome you as part of a dedicated team of volunteers. There are no expectations about the amount of time you can volunteer with us, and there are many ways that you can help.

To become a volunteer:

  1. You must become a member of Meridian, so that you are covered by our public liability and personal accident insurance policies. You can choose to become a financial or non-financial (free) member. Find out more about the benefits of membership.
  2. You must hold a Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration and let us know your card number, expiry date and any restrictions in place. If you do not already have a WWVP card, it is free if you are applying for it in a volunteer position.

Volunteer training

As a Meridian volunteer, we will provide you with training opportunities relevant to your role. This could include courses on:

Volunteer opportunities

New opportunities are updated as they become available.

When completing the volunteer application form, please indicate which volunteer opportunities you are interested in.

  • Condom packing: During business hours, light activity. Make free safer sex packs for distribution across Canberra and surrounds.
  • Pronoun badge making: During business hours, light activity. Make pronoun badges for Meridian to give away at events.
  • Stalls and events assistant: Varied hours and activity levels. Attend LGBTQ+ and HIV events, hand out resources and interact with community members.
  • Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS): Usually one hour a fortnight, preferably with a 12-month commitment, light activity. Provide regular friendship and companionship to socially isolated aged care recipients; this can include conversations and sharing stories, tea/coffee, games and more. ACVVS is funded by the Australian Government.
  • Office support: During business hours, light to moderate activity.

If you would like to help with any of the above opportunities or have ideas for projects and ways that you would like to help Meridian that aren’t listed here, please submit a contact form or call 02 6257 2855.