Volunteer in Australia
A supported gap year volunteer programme in Australia for 18–30s, with placements in schools, and camps across the country.
What kind of placement suits you?
Choose an Australia volunteer placement that matches your interests and skills.
Support teachers in classrooms and school life, helping pupils learn, grow, and build confidence day to day.
Outdoor Camps
Help deliver sports, activities and outdoor education as part of fun, active camp programmes.
Why volunteer in Australia?
Volunteering in Australia offers a supported gap year experience, with clear structures, strong safeguarding, and the opportunity to build confidence while contributing to local communities.
Live and work surrounded by beaches, bushland, vibrant cities, and wide open spaces, from sunny coastlines to dramatic outback landscapes.
Work within established schools and outdoor camps, with clear roles, responsibilities, and supportive routines.
Support teachers and camp leaders through placements that bring real day-to-day value to children, young people, and local communities.
Carefully vetted placements, clear guidance, and ongoing support available throughout your time in Australia.
A structured, supportive experience that builds confidence, independence, and practical skills while living abroad.
What your gap year in Australia looks like
A gap year in Australia combines structured volunteering with everyday independence, helping you grow in confidence while contributing to schools or outdoor camps.
Day-to-day life
Settle into a routine in a school or outdoor camp, with time to explore local beaches, bushland, vibrant towns, and Australia’s unique landscapes.
Skills and confidence
Gain practical experience, responsibility, and leadership skills that support future study, work, or further travel.
Independence and social life
Live away from home, manage your own time, and build friendships with other volunteers and people you meet in your host community.
Support throughout your placement
You’re never on your own, with guidance before you leave and ongoing support while you’re in Australia.
Meet your Australia Programme Manager
Your safety and wellbeing during your gap year is our priority.
Verity Brookes-Baker
Programme Manager Australia
Verity prepares volunteers for their placement and provides ongoing support throughout their time in Australia. She works closely with host organisations to ensure placements are safe, well supported, and genuinely meaningful.