What is ICV?
ICV brings skills to you! We are a not for profit organisation that can link you with a volunteer willing to share their skills in all kinds of areas from business planning, computing, horticulture to childcare, plus many more! Click here to see a list
ICV understands that it’s not always easy to get access to the skills you want and need. We also understand what a big impact having the right skills can make. So, we are helping to bridge the gap so that Indigenous communites, organisations and individuals can realise their potential.
How does it work?
ICV volunteers work alongside you to show you what you’d like to know. They share their skills and knowledge with you in a hands-on way. You get to apply your new skills as you are learning them. The volunteers’ skills become your skills!
“Thanks to the volunteer we no longer need a bookkeeper, and we’ve saved $16,000 per year. Our administration officer is now doing the work and we now have an all Indigenous staffed office. We think that’s a real breakthrough.” (Community Respondent)
Using ICV to get a skilled volunteer has so many benefits. It can lead to employment, business and community development.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations and individuals anywhere in Australia can ask for a volunteer with any particular skills that are needed.
ICV works with you to develop the project but communities drive the process - you decide what skills are needed, how and when the project will proceed, and then you select the volunteer.
- Projects generally run between 2 weeks and 3 months.
- ICV provides a cultural awareness workshop for volunteers before they start a project.
- We also pay the volunteers travel and basic living allowance.
- Communities only need to provide accommodation for the volunteers and a cultural mentor during their stay.
You get to learn new skills and volunteers have an unforgettable experience. They want the chance to learn more about Indigenous culture – it’s a two way learning experience, bringing all Australians closer together.
“Every visit is a unique experience that adds to my knowledge of Indigenous life ― and realisation about how little I really know! Its also an honour, of course.” Volunteer Sasha Trikojus
Click here to meet some of our volunteers.
Where are we?
ICV has offices in Alice Springs, Brisbane, Canberra, Dubbo and Perth. Drop in for a chat any time or free call 1800 819 542.
ICV is staffed by a team of over 25 dedicated Indigenous and non Indigenous people. Click here to meet our deadly team