Corporate Volunteering
Purpose-driven volunteering that connects your team to the community you operate in.
Looking for a meaningful way to give back as a team?
Corporate volunteering with Lifeline South Coast offers your team a meaningful way to give back, connect, and experience firsthand the impact of community service.
From rolling up your sleeves at our much-loved Big Book Fair (with exclusive early access to the best reads!) to learning the ins and outs of our Book Sorting Facility—where you’ll clean, sort, and pack donated books that fund our crisis support services—there’s a place for everyone. Get involved in our retail stores, uncover hidden gems, and meet the dedicated volunteers who are the heart of our organisation. A fan favourite is volunteering in our Community Kitchen, where you’ll help prepare and serve meals to those in need. These kitchen days not only offer a hands-on, team-building experience but also contribute directly to the wellbeing of our most vulnerable community members. No matter the role, your team will walk away with a stronger connection to each other and a deeper understanding of the power of community.
Community Kitchen – Corporate Volunteering
Experience a meaningful day with your team by volunteering in our Community Kitchen at Lifeline South Coast in Wollongong.
This opportunity runs from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and includes a comprehensive induction and debriefing session to ensure your team is supported throughout the day. During your time with us, staff will be exposed to a variety of real-life situations—some days may be challenging or even a little colourful—but every moment offers a chance to make a real difference.
The cost for this experience is $500 + GST for up to 5 staff, which helps cover the facilitation and support of your visit and contributes directly to the ongoing operation of the kitchen. Your team will help prepare and serve nutritious meals while supporting a safe and consistent environment for people experiencing vulnerability in our community.
Ready to strengthen your team while making a lasting impact? Join us for a Community Kitchen volunteering day that truly matters.
Big Book Fair – Corporate Volunteering
Be part of something big—volunteer with your team at the Lifeline South Coast Big Book Fair at Berkeley Sports Stadium.
This is a unique opportunity to get behind the scenes of one of our most loved fundraising events while giving back to your community in a fun and engaging way. Our Big Book Fair runs for 7 days including event setup, trade and event pack down. Your team can help with unpacking boxes, manual handling, setting up tables, customer service, sales, event pack down plus so much more. Yes, you can get early access to the best book bargains before the crowds arrive!
Volunteering at the Big Book Fair is free to attend and suitable for corporate teams looking for a rewarding day out that builds connection, teamwork, and community impact. Whether you join us for a half day or a full shift, your support directly helps Lifeline South Coast raise vital funds for suicide prevention and crisis support services.
Ready to turn the page on a new team experience? Join us at the Big Book Fair and help bring this incredible event to life.
Book Sorting Facility – Corporate Volunteering
Experience a meaningful day with your team by volunteering in our Community Kitchen at Lifeline South Coast. From box to bookshelf – get your team involved in our Book Sorting Facility located in Auburn Street, Wollongong.
Support your community and learn something new along the way as your team rolls up their sleeves to clean, sort, and organise donated books. You’ll help prepare stock for sale in our retail stores and fundraising events like the Big Book Fair—all of which raise critical funds for our crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Volunteering at the Book Sorting Facility is free and flexible, offering a rewarding and impactful way for your workplace to give back while learning more about Lifeline’s work behind the scenes.
Ready to stack some shelves and make a difference? Volunteer your time, energy, and teamwork at the Book Sorting Facility—where every book helps save lives.
Retail Stores – Corporate Volunteering
Step into our op shops and experience the heart of community giving.
Corporate volunteering in one of our Lifeline South Coast retail stores—located in Wollongong, Corrimal, Nowra, and Dapto—offers your team a fun and hands-on way to give back while connecting with the incredible volunteers who keep our shops thriving. Whether it’s sorting donations, creating visual displays, tagging and pricing items, or uncovering hidden gems, your team will play a direct role in supporting our mission.
Retail volunteering is free to attend and offers a flexible, low-pressure environment perfect for team building, community engagement, and learning more about the impact of Lifeline’s work. Plus, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how donated goods are transformed into funds that support crisis support and suicide prevention services across the South Coast.
Looking for a feel-good, hands-on experience for your team? Join us in-store and help turn second-hand treasures into life-changing support.
