Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us here at Tenants Victoria.  

Our current volunteer availabilities are listed below. To support us in other ways, please see: Get Involved

• Multiple volunteer positions available – 1-2 days a week
• Office in Melbourne’s CBD

About this role

Tenants Victoria assists renters living in private rental, public and community housing, and rooming houses and caravan park residents to maintain fair, secure, and dignified housing. We provide rental law information and advice, negotiation assistance, representation, and advocacy.

We offer volunteer opportunities suitable for anyone interested in contributing to our mission. These positions are available 1 to 2 days a week for a minimum of 6 months, up to 12 months with the opportunity for extension.

As a volunteer, you will provide high-quality  support for renters, including casework support, drafting legal documents and letters, corresponding with clients, making referrals, preparing summaries, attending VCAT hearings, and more. In return, Tenants Victoria will provide you with real world training that allows you to apply your skills in a practical setting.

Our office is in Melbourne’s CBD, and we require all volunteers to work onsite during their placement.

About you

Whether you pursuing a law degree, completing practical legal training, or have a passion for community service, we welcome your application. This role is ideal for a driven, motivated self-starter who can work collaboratively, and autonomously, as needed. You should possess strong organising skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively

Key to your success are your:

• Sound interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, including those experiencing hardship or disadvantage
• The ability to work autonomously when required, and to complete tasks efficiently, on time and with attention to detail
• Demonstrated capacity to balance multiple, and at times competing, priorities in a high-pressure environment
• Commitment to social justice, and an understanding of the legal issues faced by renters
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and to foster a co-operative and supportive team environment
• Strong skills in the use of Microsoft Office software relevant to a legal practice (particularly MS Word, Excel and Outlook), and the capacity to quickly acquire competency in the use of our client database.

Required qualifications and experience

• You must be willing to undertake a Police Check and a Working with Children Check prior to your placement with us

How to apply

Please submit your resume, and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages responding to the following:

• Why you have chosen to apply for this role
• How you satisfy the key selection criteria

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so please submit your application via email as soon as possible. Please direct applications and any queries via email to recruitment@tenantsvic.org.au.