Our interns and volunteers play a significant role in Dompet Dhuafa Australia Ltd.’s operations. Only with these passionate and dedicated individuals that we are able to accomplish many of our goals.

Internships

Our Insternships Program offers students a period of practical experience in not-for-profit sectors relating to their field of study. Beside getting a hands-on experience in certain area/s, as an interns, you could expose yourself on the issues that you are passionate about. View a complete list of Internship Opportunities.

Volunteering

Volunteers have been Dompet Dhuafa Australia Ltd.’s backbone since it first began. To join Dompet Duafa Volunteer (DDV), just tell us what you are good at, and we will take care of the rest. Please fill out the Volunteer Registration Form with your area/s of interest and we will contact you about future volunteering opportunities you might be interested in.

Principles of volunteering

Dompet Dhuafa Australia Ltd. are proud to have adopted The Principles of Volunteering created by Volunteering Australia in relation to our work with volunteers. The principles are:

1. Volunteering benefits the community and the volunteer.
2. Volunteer work is unpaid.
3. Volunteering is always a matter of choice.
4. Volunteering is not compulsorily undertaken to receive pensions or government allowances.
5. Volunteering is a legitimate way in which citizens can participate in the activities of their community.
6. Volunteering is a vehicle for individuals or groups to address human, environmental and social needs.
7. Volunteering is an activity performed in the not for profit sector only.
8. Volunteering is not a substitute for paid work.
9. Volunteers do not replace paid workers nor constitute a threat to the job security of paid workers.
10. Volunteering respects the rights, dignity and culture of others.
11. Volunteering promotes human rights and equality.