Volunteering with Share the Dignity means flexibility and hands on impact. We have a variety of different types of volunteer opportunities from seasonal to all year round. You get to choose how to support making a real change for menstrual equity in Australia!
Our Sheroes & Heroes generally volunteer in a solo capacity, but there is opportunity for social connection through meet ups, our online community and of course, events in your community.
Dignity Drive Volunteers
In March and August, our incredible Sheroes and Heroes, step up to lead the charge during our Dignity Drives! This is when our volunteer community shines brightest, by collecting vital donations that make will a real difference.
As a Dignity Drive volunteer, you’ll:
- Collect donated period products from local collection points
- Sort & log donations through our easy online portal
- Deliver period products directly to our incredible charity partners
It's in the Bag Volunteers
Every November, our incredible Sheroes & Heroes bring the gift of kindness to life through our It’s in the Bag (IITB) campaign, helping ensure women, girls, and those in need receive the essentials (and a little care) during the Christmas season.
As an IITB volunteer, you’ll:
- Collect donated bags filled with essential items from Bunnings and local collection points.
- Sort the donated bags to ensure all the essentials are included and everything is new and in good condition.
- Log these generous donations through our easy online portal.
- Deliver them directly to our trusted charity partners, ready to be gifted to those doing it tough.
Other ways to volunteer
Throughout the year, Share the Dignity offers a variety of volunteer roles that are vital to our mission ensuring that everyone is afforded the dignity in life that so many of us take for granted.
Other volunteer opportunities include:
- Events: Bringing our mission to life through supporting our fundraising or awareness events in your local area
- Advocacy: Raising your voice with ours to fight for menstrual equity and social change via your social networks or speaking engagements.
- Dignity Vending Machines: Ensuring those in need have access to free period products with regular maintenance and care for a machine in your area.
Time Commitment
As a Shero or Hero, you choose how and when you give your time, making it easy to fit into your lifestyle!
Our amazing volunteer community comes to life during our three major Drives in March, August, and November, this is when your passion and energy make the biggest difference.
You can elect, to roll up your sleeves for a specific drive, join a one-off event, or take on a more specialised role, we have a space for you. If life gets too busy, you can take a step back and return when the time feels right. All we ask is that you take part in at least one opportunity each year.
During our drive periods, most volunteers give just 3–5 hours a week, and just like every pack of period products makes a difference, every hour you give can help share the dignity for all!
We're so excited for you to join us!
If you answer yes to all of these questions, then we want you to join our volunteer community!
Are you between 18 – 85 years of age?
Are willing to accept our invitation to join our online community?
Are you excited to join a community of kind-hearted people who join together to to ensure Menstrual Equity for all?
Do you have the ability to spare a couple of hours each week during our Drives at least once a year?
Do you have access to the internet on a computer, laptop, tablet or mobile device?
Ready to apply?
To apply, click on the 'register as a volunteer' button below!
You will be prompted to complete a short form to tell us more about you and to set you up on our IT system.
Next, you will be prompted to verify your details via email and once completed you can get started with your volunteer induction!
During induction you will be provided with key information to enable you to start your volunteering journey, and this will include joining our online Workplace page.
Come and join the Share the Dignity community of volunteers. Be the change you wish to see in the world and know that your small gesture will mean someone lives with dignity.
Our Sheroes & Heroes love volunteering with Share the Dignity!
"The volunteering experience with Share the Dignity is something you will never regret"
Melanie
"The feeling you get knowing you are helping someone is just amazing"
Alia
"I have met so many fantastic people willing to commit to doing something that makes another person’s life better, safer, happier"
Terry
"I like being a Shero and developing a relationship with the charities in my town. You get first-hand knowledge of how tough it is for some people"
Angela
"I have made lifelong friendships having joined this charity"
Paula
"Volunteering with Share the Dignity means that I am connected with many other volunteers that share a similar passion"
Sally
If you would like to volunteer with Share the Dignity, register to help those experiencing period poverty
If you would like to raise funds or collect items for Share the Dignity, why not host a fundraising event
If you prefer to help by making a donation, there are a range of options donation options available
Please note we are currently unable to provide volunteer positions within Share the Dignity that meet the requirement for Centrelink participation of 15hrs per week.
Disclaimer: Please note when registering to be a volunteer with Share the Dignity you will be asked to confirm the information you have provided is true and correct, to the best of your knowledge. That you understand you are applying for a volunteer position and therefore agreeing to use your time, skill, and expertise on a volunteer basis, without compensation of any kind (monetary or otherwise). Upon acceptance of your application, a volunteer relationship in no way constitutes a relationship of employment, partnership, principal, or contractor with Share the Dignity. You agree to Share the Dignity collecting, using, storing, and disclosing your personal and sensitive information for the purpose of facilitating and managing your volunteer relationship in accordance with Australian privacy laws. Your personal information (including but not limited to your address and phone number) may be shared with our Volunteer Leadership team to facilitate your volunteering duties. You understand that all volunteers are bound by the policies and procedures of Share the Dignity.
