Jesuit Social Services

Volunteering with Jesuit Social Services

Welcome to the opportunity to help build a just society. We recognise that volunteers have a lot to offer through their skills, experience and commitment to get involved to make a real difference in the lives of others. Jesuit Social Services offers volunteers the opportunity to make that difference to people in our community while learning and growing their skills and with in themselves.

About Jesuit Social Services volunteers

Jesuit Social Services has a long and proud tradition of working collaboratively with volunteers. Volunteers play a vital role in our commitment towards Building a Just Society. At Jesuit Social Services, we work with volunteers by building effective, professional and respectful working relationships with people who are committed to the mission, vision and values of Jesuit Social Services.

Jesuit Social Services provides a range of opportunities for volunteers to apply their professional, trade, administrative, personal and social skills, whatever their background, qualifications and experience. Our volunteers work in a variety of capacities from working in our programs, in administrative roles, on committees, in reception, providing consultation and assisting us with our fundraising initiatives.

Current opportunities

African Visitation and Mentoring Program

We're looking for volunteer mentors for our African Visitation and Mentoring Program (AVAMP). AVAMP provides social contact and mentoring support to people from an African background who are, or have been, imprisoned.
Volunteer mentors will act as role models and work with participants so that they have a more comfortable transition back into the community, as well as help participants develop friendship and relationship building skills.
Mentors will be provided with culturally sensitive training and ongoing support. AVAMP will match participants with suitable mentors with the aim of establishing a close, supportive relationship which will continue following the participant's re-entry from prison into the community.

To find out how to get involved in this exciting program, please contact AVAMP at:
Brosnan Services

10 Dawson Street, Brunswick VIC 3056
Telephone: 03 9387 1233
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Web: www.jss.org.au


Rudder Mentoring Program

The Artful Dodgers Studios is one of Australia's leading community cultural development programs. It offers young people 16-28, who may face barriers to education and employment, the opportunity to work alongside artists and other creative professionals in a safe and vibrant arts space.

Rudder is the mentoring program of the Artful Dodgers Studios. It has been established for young artists who have been engaged at the Artful Dodgers Studios and wish to further develop their art practice.

Rudder matches established visual artists (mentors) with young people with a passion for art (mentees) to work together in a mentoring partnership. Mentor - mentee partnerships are primarily matched by art form.
Download information about becoming an Rudder mentor


L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program - Brosnan Youth Services
The Brosnan Youth Services L2P Mentoring Program originated from the new graduated licensing system which requires that all learner drivers aged less than 21 years must achieve a minimum of 120 hours of driving practice. We are currently seeking volunteer mentors to be trained and equipped to supervise and support disadvantaged young people to achieve their 120 hours of practice.

If you are interested please contact our L2P project officer on 03 9791 6596 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Download the position description - L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program


Where are we

Jesuit Social Services programs are located in a number of regions in metropolitan Melbourne and in Western Sydney.

What makes us unique?

Jesuit Social Services works to build a just society by advocating for social change and promoting the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged young people, families and communities.

In all our services our goal is to enable people to connect with others so they can take an active part in the community. Only when people form relationships can they come to trust again. When they trust, they may imagine new possibilities and pursue them.

What we are looking for?

We are looking for people who feel connected to our mission and values as an organisation. We would like to work with people who can see that to make things better for others we need to come together and assist those in need and be part of our community.

Our mission

Standing in solidarity with those in need

Expressing a faith that promotes justice

Our values

  • Welcoming – forming strong, faithful relationships
  • Discerning – being strategic about how we can have the greatest impact
  • Courageous – standing up boldly to effect change. Building relationships is the heart of our work.

We are looking for people who are

  • Ready to step up and be involved in a range of experiences.
  • Share their skill, knowledge and experience with others freely.
  • Offer patience, listen and really hear what is being said.
  • Be open to doing and seeing things differently.
  • Be prepared to learn something new about yourself.
  • Keen to discover new skills and capabilities.
  • Prepared to see the world and our community and those we share it with in a new light.

What we give you

  • Opportunities to work with others who want your help.
  • Meet a diverse range of people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • The chance to give back in a meaningful way.
  • Be a valued member of our community.
  • Share your volunteering experience and new understandings with others.
  • Meet some great people.
  • Be the difference you want.

Current opportunities


Contact us

Please contact the Jesuit Social Services volunteer coordinator on 03 9427 7388

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