Become a Volunteer

How to join our Volunteer Program?

We recognise that volunteers are the backbone of the not-for-profit sector and our organisation values and is committed to providing resources to support this invaluable group of people.

Our volunteer program enables interested people to engage in our community programs and events. It also provides a platform for extending existing skills and developing new skills through training.

Opportunities

Check the opportunities available in our organisation below and apply to become a volunteer!

About the role

Opportunity available to assist with English classes in Palm Beach. This opportunity is for those who are comfortable teaching a conversational class or supporting the teacher with various activities.

Days and hours

The class happens every Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Ideally the volunteers stays until 12:30 PM at least to support putting everything away.

Location

Aquatic Center Palm Beach

Requirements

Any volunteer can apply for this role to support us with the class. If you are applying for a teacher position, ideally, you should have some experience with English classes.

Start date

ASAP

Duties

  • Your tasks will include setting the room up/down
  • Assisting any students with activities

About the role
We are looking for a talented volunteer to help us create different marketing materials such as flyers, infographics, invitations, posters, and videos. Your designs will support the important work our team does.

Days/Hours
The days and work hours depend on your availability, but we encourage to come one day per week.

Location
Southport Office

Requirements

  • Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Familiarity with Canva.
  • A creative mindset and attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills to work with our team.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.

Commitment
This position is for the entire year. The days and work hours are flexible and depend on your availability, but we encourage you to come at least one day per week.

Start date
ASAP

Duties

  • Design marketing materials such as flyers, infographics, invitations, posters, and videos.
  • Collaborate with our team to ensure the designs meet our needs and goals.
  • Use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Canva to create high-quality designs.

About the role

We are looking for two volunteers who have digital skills to support community members to gain a basic practical digital knowledge.

Days/Hours

  • Workshop/monthly 
  • One-on-one weekly 
  • 2 hours

Location

Southport Office

Requirements

Knowledge of digital time management and punctuality to support the client's individual appointments.

Start date

End of January

About the role

This position supports the MCCGC team with hosting and co-hosting community events. Events usually have a cultural or aged care focus. Events are designed to celebrate diversity, link communities and ensure equality and access for culturally and linguistically diverse people on the Gold Coast. 

Days/Hours

Variable

Location

Variable

Requirements

No requirements, anyone can apply

Commitment

For the event only

Start date

Variable

Duties

There are a number of roles volunteers can assist in the lead up to and during events. Some examples or roles include: 

  • Photographer/videographer
  • Event marshalls
  • Set up and pack down assistance
  • Sound coordination
  • Feedback videographer/surveys
  • Stalls support
  • Cooking BBQs and food preparation/service

About the role

This position involves developing and coordinating a new project called 'Language Exchange,' which aims to bring together people from different backgrounds and cultures to teach their native language or learn a new one.

Days/Hours

Variable

Location

Southport Office

Requirements

Anyone can apply, ideally someone who wants a leadership position

Commitment

Ideally, with the length of the program

Start date

ASAP

Duties

To support the creation of this program, duties include calling people, arranging food, setting a date and time, planning the meetings, setting up and down, and coordinating participants.

About the role

We are searching for volunteers to support us at the reception desk. There is no phone, so the role involves just greeting clients as they arrive.

Days/Hours

  • Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.
  • Any hour between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location

Southport Office

Requirements

  • Some computer skills
  • Sociable

Commitment

No time commitment required

Start date

ASAP

Duties

  • Greeting clients that are arriving and guiding them to the right person
  • Offer water/coffee
  • There is no phone, so there is no need to answer the phone

About the role

We are looking for an English-Mandarin speaker to facilitate our weekly Chinese seniors activity group. Activities include MaJiang, Karaoke, cultural dance, etc. 

If you have a passion for engaging with seniors and fostering a vibrant community, we would love to hear from you.

Days and hours

Every Tuesday 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Location

Cura Wellness Centre, 1 Dominions Road, Ashmore

Requirements

Bilingual: Mandarin and English

Start date

18th of February, once a week 

About the role

As a Playgroup Assistant Volunteer, you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing and engaging environment for young children and their families. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about early childhood development and enjoy working with children aged 0-5 years.

Days and hours

Fridays 4th April, 2nd May, 23rd May, and 13th June

9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Location

Southport Office

Requirements

  • A genuine love for working with young children and their families.
  • Previous experience in a childcare or educational setting is an asset but not required.
  • Patience, creativity, and a positive attitude.
  • A commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.

Commitment

Ideally someone who will participate in all dates.

Duties

  • Support the lead facilitator in managing the playgroup sessions, including setting up and tidying the space before and after each session.
  • Foster positive relationships with children and their caregivers, providing support and encouragement during activities.
  • Monitor and ensure the safety of all children during playgroup activities, maintaining a fun and secure environment.
  • Engage with children through play, storytelling, and creative activities, helping to develop their social and cognitive skills.

Become a Volunteer

Personal Details

A little more about you...

Emergency Contact Details:

Medical Information - you health and wellbeing is important to us

Diversity and Inclusion Information:

Tell us more about you:

Have you completed any relevant qualifications?

You will need to present the following documents to become a volunteer

Note: This is an inclusive program. If you need some help with language or paper forms, please call 07 5527 8011 or send us an email at info@mccgc.org.au. We will try our best to put you in relation with one of our bilingual  worker. 


What our volunteers say...

Lia is originally from Indonesia and arrived in Australia a couple of years ago to support her husband who is doing his Phd here. Moving to another country, leaving her government job and being a home-stay wife for someone so social and active wasn't easy!

We met Lia at Walk Together last year when she began volunteering for the first time with us. We then invited her to come along to Talking Circles where she made new connections and improved her English. There she also met a few of the students from the Train2care program (training for the Certificate III in Aged Care) and thought about a career change. The next month she was in!

In the meantime, Lia kept volunteering at Multicultural Communities Council Gold Coast and helps with administrative tasks and activities coordination. She is also involved with other organisations such as Women's Space at Labrador and Benevolent Society Gold Coast.

"I had no idea how enriching this whole experience would be both personally and professionally" - Jazney Moss (USA)

"I am glad that i got to experience working in a nonprofit and in an environment that values diverse cultures. This position strengthened my interest for working in a global and multicultural setting after graduation" - Laura Bastings (USA)