VOLUNTEERING WITH US
“Volunteers are a key part of our community and our work. They have the chance to be a part of our work to improve our local environment and make our community stronger.”
Jeff Prater | RRA Qld Manager
Resource Recovery Australia is a not-for-profit social enterprise and is a part of registered charity Community Resources. We partner with Councils and community groups to improve our local environment, provide employment opportunities for people experiencing barriers to work and to connect our community.
We are hosts for work for the dole, work development and community service orders.
Opportunities exist across our operation in areas including:
Community Engagement
Are you keen to meet some new people? Do you sometimes get a little bit lonely at home? Join the Resource Recovery Australia team to be a part of the broader community. Meet new people and become a part of our RRA family by volunteering with us.
Retail Operations
Do you have a passion for interior design? Do you enjoy styling, cleaning and sorting? You can join us to help keep our Reviva reuse shops in tip top shape. Learn about merchandising or use your skills to help our social purpose
Reuse & repair
Do you love to repair broken items? Are you a hands on and love to creatively reuse? We’re looking for skilled and passionate individuals to help us repair items ready for resale. You can join us to help keep quality items out of landfill and help us create a circular economy.
Skills development
Volunteering with Resource Recovery Australia can help you build skills and learn something new. Our unique focus on reuse, waste diversion and a positive in-store experience for customers helps our team and volunteers alike to build transferrable skills.
Improve our environment
Volunteering with Resource Recovery Australia and your local Reviva Reuse Shop helps our local environment, diverting waste from landfill and creating a circular economy that supports our community.
Connect with our community
Reviva reuse shops have a community feel, a place where everyone is welcome. A safe place to learn, explore and grow. Volunteering with Resource Recovery Australia and your local Reviva Reuse Shop helps to connect our community, you will work alongside our friendly team and meet our community of customers.
Volunteer with us
Are you ready to join the team? Fill out the form below and our friendly team will be in touch.
Volunteering opportunities are available for a couple of hours a month to several hours a week. Thank you for your support.
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Volunteering what’s in it for me?
Volunteers are one of the things that make our community great. They’re Special people who give their time and their skills to help our community and environment. As a not-for-profit social enterprise Resource Recovery Australia accepts and welcomes volunteers. Volunteering isn’t just great for the
WHAT WE DO:
Last financial year we helped divert 9,270 tonnes of waste from landfill for reuse and recycling. We employed 183 people, 75% of whom were experiencing barriers when joining.
