Volunteer with Ballarat Youth Services and be part of a team of connected passionate young people who make positive change in our community.

About The Role
An exciting volunteer opportunity to drive youth-led projects across Ballarat The role of Youth Services Volunteer is an prospect to meet other young people, build your skills and gain real world experience whilst contributing positively to Ballarat’s community of young people. This is a City of Ballarat volunteer role, facilitated by the Youth Services Team. Role During the application process, you can choose from three different youth volunteer programs (please see the role statement for more info on each program):
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- Youth Ambassador
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- Youth Events Team
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- Sonika About You You are aged between 13 and 25 years old and have a clear passion for creating vibrant events and campaigns for other young people in Ballarat. You want to connect with young people in your community and have a go at new experiences in a protected environment. No previous experience is required for the role of Youth Services Volunteer. Our Youth Services team will support you with opportunities to try new things and learn as you go. Essential Criteria
• You will be aged between 13 and 25 years at time of application
• You have an interest in commitment to personal development
• You are available to attend meetings, events and commitment to the role and its responsibilities
• You are committed to being part of a safe and inclusive environment




• You have the ability to observe child safe principles and expectations for appropriate behaviour towards and in the company of children Be Part Of Something More Join us in making a real difference to the lives within our community. Working for City of Ballarat you will be part of a team that values honesty, transparency and accountability in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every Individual and working together to support the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact. To Apply To apply for this volunteer position please click on the apply button and submit your application. The closing date for this position is 22 November 2026. Please ensure that you provide a resume and answer all relevant questions of the application form. Contact For any additional questions, please contact Naomi Dekker, [email protected] or call / text +61 4 280 882 74 At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at [email protected] We’re proud to be a child-safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check.

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