UniSA Volunteering Expo 2025

Tuesday 12 August | 11.30am – 2.30pm

Fenn Place, City West campus

 

Come along and chat with a huge range of local and global organisations about your next fantastic volunteering project!

If you’re keen to volunteer or are passionate about a particular cause, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with an organisation to help you get started.

The event will be packed with exciting activities including a craft activity, plus various competitions and prizes! You'll also get a $10 lunch voucher when you complete our 'yellow brick road' activity. 


Organisations attending Volunteering Expo

> Adelaide Fringe

We are a world-renowned, annual arts festival that celebrates culture, place and artists from across the globe. Our volunteer program welcomes 150–200 volunteers each season and offers a fun, flexible way to get involved.

> Three D Radio

We’re a 100% volunteer-run community radio station focused on broadcasting progressive, local and alternative music. We’re always looking for volunteers who are interested in some real-life industry experience, or if you’re just keen to build your skills. We also offer tailored broadcaster training at select times throughout the year.

> Scouts SA

At Scouts SA, we inspire young people to excel in life through programs and activities that help contribute to their education in achieving their full potential. We offer a range of volunteer roles, including hands-on, administrative, operational, adventurous and flexible. 

> SYC

We’ve been helping tens of thousands of young people each year with housing, education, health, justice and employment since 1958. Volunteering opportunities are available for group mentors, musicians, artists, chefs or cooks and other project work.  

> USASA

We are the UniSA student association – a not-for-profit, student-run organisation that exists to support the student body at UniSA. We’re looking for volunteers to assist in the delivery of our student events and activities throughout the year.

> Virtual School Australia

We are a volunteer-led online education provider, with programs supporting marginalised and displaced students. Volunteers contribute as teachers, mentors, artists, and facilitators, helping to deliver free online classes and arts-based learning experiences that build resilience, academic engagement and emotional wellbeing.

> Green Adelaide

Green Adelaide’s vision is a ‘cooler, greener, wilder and climate-resilient Adelaide that celebrates our unique culture’. Whatever your age, skill level, interest and availability, it’s easy to make volunteering work for you.

> Foodbank SA & NT

We aim to deliver the most good food, to the most South Australian and Northern Territorians in need, in the most efficient way possible. Volunteering opportunities are available in our warehouse, driver roles and customer service.

 

> Fruit Share Adelaide

We are a charity that harvests excess fruit from trees across Adelaide and the Hills to redistribute to those in need. We are looking for volunteers to help us harvest fruit, lead harvests, as well as other supporting tasks.

> Nonna’s Cucina

We are a community-based service which provides home-style cooked meals to the elderly and people with disabilities. Our volunteers are dedicated to service excellence and adding a personal touch when delivering our meals.

> Women’s Legal Service (SA) 

We are a state-wide specialist community legal centre, providing legal advice, representation, community legal education and support services to disadvantaged women living in South Australia. We offer volunteering opportunities in different areas of our business, including legal, support services, marketing, admin, IT and more.

> Riding for the Disabled Association SA

We are a not-for-profit charity that provides equestrian and related activities for individuals living with disability. Volunteering roles include assisting during horse riding sessions, horse care and welfare, administration, fundraising, events, social media and website opportunities.

> Special Olympics South Australia

We provide sporting programs for clients with an intellectual disability in both regional and metropolitan South Australia. Volunteer opportunities are available in administration, marketing, event management, program support, fundraising and more.

> Volunteering SA&NT

We are the peak body for volunteering, leading the sector in South Australia and the Northern Territory. We connect people and organisations to create positive volunteering experiences, and actively promote volunteering as an activity of enduring social, cultural, environmental and economic value.

> ACH Group

We are a not-for-profit organisation supporting older South Australians since 1952. We have volunteering opportunities within our seven residential care homes across Adelaide, which are for social support, 1:1 resident visits, gardening and mini bus drivers.

 

> North East Community House

We provide low-cost social, educational and recreational activities with an aim to reduce social isolation and increase feelings of belonging and community connection. We are seeking volunteer exercise instructors, social media assistants, events management, playgroup support and administration.

 

> St John Ambulance SA

We’re looking for health and medical services volunteers to provide first aid and medical services at events (training, uniform and equipment will be provided), as well as volunteers for our community care program to engage with older and socially isolated members of the community.

> Australian Red Cross

We are a volunteer-based organisation that exists to reduce human suffering. Our programs include emergency services, migration support, aged care and community services, retail and international humanitarian law.

 

> Motor Neurone Disease of South Australia

We support clients living with an MND diagnosis, their families and carers through a range of programs. We are looking for volunteers for events and fundraising, warehouse support, car detailing, and admin support.

 

> Oars Community Transitions

We are one of Australia’s most innovative non-government crime prevention agencies based in Adelaide, aiming to enhance community wellbeing by reducing offending and victimisation. We’re looking for volunteers who believe in rehabilitation, re-integration, are non-judgemental and empathetic, and want to be part of the solution.

 

Check out the photos from our previous Volunteering Expo events below