How do I request a volunteer?
Requesting a volunteer is easy and we are here to support you every step of the way!
Step One: Discuss what skills are needed.
The first step is for the community to discuss what skills and knowledge are needed. The community then contact Indigenous ICV to discuss those ideas and develop the project by:
calling toll free - 1800 819 542
emailing - info at icv dot com dot au
faxing - (02) 6122 6470
or by writing to Indigenous Community Volunteers, GPO Box 2213, Canberra ACT 2601.
Step two: Download & fill in a Community Profile form.
To apply for a volunteer you need to fill out a community profile form and application form.
You can download the Community Profile form here:
Community Profile Form
177 KB - Pdf
Step three: Download & fill in a Project Application form.
You will need to to identify:
- the people who will gain new skills and pass them on to others after the volunteer has left.
- a contact person to liaise with ICV
- a project manager to oversee the project
- a cultural mentor to support the volunteer during their stay in the community and
ICV staff are available to assist with your application. You can download the form here:
Project Application Form
188 KB - Pdf
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Insurance:
It is requirement of ICV that communities have proper insurances in place to protect the volunteer while they are in the community. For instance, there must be public liability insurance covering the areas where the volunteer will be working with community members and motor vehicle insurance for any cars or other vehicles the volunteer might use. If you are worried about whether your community has the proper insurances, please call a Project Officer at your closest ICV office before completing the project application form.
Step four: Mail your form to us.
WA Applicants
GPO Box 2571 Perth WA 6831
NT and SA Applicants
PO Box 4936 Alice Springs NT 0871
All other states
PO Box 1585 Fortitude Valley Qld 4006
Once we receive a completed application, a project officer will work closely with the you to refine the project and to make sure that everything is clear and agreed. Projects are assessed and generally approved. The skills matching commences and communities are given the names of potential volunteers to contact. The community makes the final selection of a volunteer.
Note:
ICV has developed documentation to record and manage all stages of this process to ensure equity, transparency, and confidentiality, and to protect the rights of communities.