How to apply

Our volunteer team recruits, screens and trains volunteers to meet the needs and goals of Indigenous communities. Our Community Development Officers work with communities to identify development goals and the types of skills and experience they require in a volunteer. We then prioritise these skills in our recruitment efforts to identify suitable volunteers. The skills communities require change regularly. Below is the list of skills that we are currently seeking.

  • Tradespeople
  • Governance
  • Community workers
  • Web Designers

If you have any of these skills, please read the following instructions to learn how to apply and register with ICV. If your skills are not on the list above, you can still apply as your skills may be needed by communities in the future. Currently, however, we are prioritising the above skills so it may take us longer to screen your application. You can contact our volunteer team directly on 1800 819 542 or email volunteer@icv.com.au.

If you are an Australian Citizen, simply download, complete, print and mail a volunteer application, police check and medical clearance form to:

PO Box 6155 Mawson, Canberra ACT 2601. (You might need the latest version of Acrobat Reader)

Alternatively, you can use our online application form to apply.

Code of Conduct

Our volunteers are the face of our organisation. Their integrity is integral to ICV’s reputation. We require all volunteers to agree to and sign the Code of Conduct.

Volunteer Screening Policy

More information about how we screen our volunteers can be found in ICV’s volunteer screening processes policy.

Non-Australian Citizens

A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident can apply to become a volunteer with ICV if they meet the following criteria:

  • have lived in Australia for a minimum of twelve months
  • have a valid Australian visa
  • have effective oral and written English language skills
  • can supply a police clearance from your home country
  • will consent to an Australian police check
  • will provide appropriate references