Online application

To apply to become an ICV volunteer please complete the following application. This information will be entered on ICV’s volunteer database and used by staff when matching volunteers to projects. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Please call our Volunteer Team on 1800 819 542 (toll free) if you have any questions or need assistance.

Application check list

Along with your online application you’ll need to complete and mail:

Forms can be mailed to GPO Box 6155 Mawson, Canberra ACT 2601.

Thank you

Volunteering with ICV is a rewarding and often a life-changing experience for both the volunteers and the communities with which we work. Giving your time is a wonderful expression of your commitment to ensuring all Australians have the same access to opportunities, and an equal chance at realising their full potential. Ultimately it is the gift of a brighter future for Indigenous people and communities across our country.

1. Personal details

2. Emergency contact details (person will be contacted in case of an emergency)

3. Are you an Australian citizen or permanent resident?

4. Are you an Indigenous Australian?

5. Do you have a partner who is an ICV volunteer?

6. Do you hold a current driver's licence?

7. Do you have a current White Card? (Please provide a copy of the card and its expiry with this application.)

8. Do you hold a current Working With Children check? (Please provide a copy of the card and its expiry with this application.)

9. Availability for volunteer positions

10. In which area(s) are you willing to volunteer?

11. In which states/territories would you be willing to volunteer?

12. Please list any special requests regarding your placement on a project: (eg, timing, season, community, family etc.)

13. Do you have any special considerations ICV needs to be aware of while you are on project? (eg, health, diet, disability etc.) Note: a medical examination will be required prior to commencing a project

14. Where have you gained your knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and contemporary issues?

15. Briefly outline your previous volunteer experience (eg, community groups, service organisations, charities etc.)

16. Please provide contact details for two professional and two personal referees who are not family members/partners. Note: your second referee will be contacted if your primary referee is unavailable.

Professional Referee 1

Professional Referee 2

Personal Referee 1

Personal Referee 2

17. How did you hear about ICV?

18. Would you like to receive ICV's newsletter?

19. Skills

The skills you tick are entered into our database and will be used in matching you to a project.

Formal qualifications are not essential. In addition to professional skills also consider your hobbies.

Instructions:

Click on each field to reveal the available skills. If you have a skill that's not listed you can enter it below.

  • Skilled – Please tick next to each skill you are confident you can transfer
  • Formal qualifications – Please tick if you have formal qualifications associated with the skill (eg diploma, degree, certificate etc) and provide details below
  • Specialisations – Please tick if you have an area of specialty and provide details below
Trades Sk Q Sp
Baker
Beauty Therapy
Bricklaying
Building/Construction
Carpentry
Catering
Commercial Fishing
Cooking
Driver (Specify below)
Electrician
Electronics
Floristry
Hairdressing
Handyman
Hospitality
Landscaping
Logging/Sawmills
Machine Operations
Mechanic
Metal Work
Painting
Panel Beating
Plastering
Plumbing
Textiles
Tiling
Upholstery
Waste Management
Welding
Communications Sk Q Sp
Creative Writing
Desktop Publishing
Editing/Proof Reading
Event Management
Film Production
Flash
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
InDesign/Quark
Journalism
Marketing
Media
Photoshop
Professional Writing
Public Relations
Public Speaking
Radio Production
Sound Technician
TV Production
Website Design
Information Technology Sk Q Sp
Business Systems
Database Development
Database Use
Microsoft Office Suite
Networking
Presentations
Programming
Spreadsheets
Website Development
Word Processing
Business & Administration Sk Q Sp
Accounting
Advertising
Bookkeeping
Business Development
Business Finance
Business Management
Customer Service
Governance/Ordinance
Human Resources
MYOB
Office Administration
OH & S
Policy
Project Management
Quickbooks
Report Writing
Research
Retail/Sales
Strategic Planning
Submission Writing
Tourism
Community Services Sk Q Sp
Aged Care Services
Childcare
Community Programs
Community Worker
Counseling
Disability Services
Health
Literacy and Numeracy
Massage Therapy
Natural Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Social Work
Speech Therapy
Sport and Recreation
Sports Coaching
Tutoring
Youth Worker
Creative Arts & Crafts Sk Q Sp
Ceramics
Crochet
Dance
Drama
Fashion/Textiles
Glass Works
Jewellery
Knitting
Lithography
Metal Work
Music
Painting
Photography
Picture Framing
Printmaking
Screen Printing
Sculpting
Sewing
Video Editing
Video Filming
Woodwork
Agriculture & Environment Sk Q Sp
Animal Welfare
Aquaculture
Environmental Management
Farming – Crops
Farming – Livestock
Forestry
Gardening
Grounds and Parks
Horticulture
Landcare/Conservation
Permaculture
Resource Management
Solar Engineering
Humanities & Sciences Sk Q Sp
Anthropology
Archaeology
Architecture
Archiving
Biology
Curating
Engineering
Geology
History
Law
Lecturing
Library
Medical Science
Medicine
Nursing
Nutrition
Physiotherapy
Psychology
Surveying
Teaching
Town Planning
Veterinary
Zoology
Other skills

Please note any skills that aren't on the list above or clarify any skills that needs further explanation.

20. Volunteer statement

Provide a brief description eg, personal qualities, family details, interests and hobbies etc. What motivated you to apply to become an ICV volunteer? What are your personal qualities that you consider would make you a good volunteer?

21. Photo attachment

Please upload a passport sized photograph in either JPEG, GIF, BMP or PNG format.

Note: Please upload your photo right before you intend to submit your application for review. Attached files can not be saved between editing sessions.

22. Police check consent form

Please upload a copy of the police check consent form.

Note: Please upload your form right before you intend to submit your application for review. Attached files can not be saved between editing sessions.

23. Curriculum vitae attachment

Please attach a CV which contains qualifications and training (including the year completed, institution, state/country) and employment information (including year, position/organisation and duties). Also include any relevant work experience.

Note: Please upload your CV right before you intend to submit your application for review. Attached files can not be saved between editing sessions.

If you don't have a digital version of your CV or if you'd like to add anything extra, use the space below.

24. Declaration

25. Save or submit application

Clicking save allows you to return to your application at any point and edit it. Clicking submit will send your application for review. You won't be able to edit it again.

  

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