Volunteering with Cafs is a powerful way to support children, families and individuals in the Central Highlands region and Western Victoria.
Whether you bring a few hours or specialist skills, volunteering with Cafs helps strengthen the wellbeing and resilience of our communities—one connection at a time. Explore the different opportunities below to find the right fit for your time, talents and passions.
Thread Together
We are always seeking volunteers to become part of our fantastic partnership with Thread Together.
They offer new clothes to people in need, helping them feel more confident and empowered, whether they are starting a new job or fleeing family or domestic violence. Our volunteers tell us how amazing it is to see firsthand the transformation of people’s confidence and sense of dignity once they’ve had a Thread Together appointment. Our clients have let us know how their lives have improved as a result, whether through job offers, rental application success and more.
Being part of the Community Advisory Committee is a meaningful way to support the Central Highlands region.
This group of dedicated locals meets in person every three months to share insights, provide feedback and help shape Cafs’ work across the community. Voluntary positions are offered for an initial 12-month term. There’s no need to have accessed our Cafs services in the past. All you need is a genuine commitment to making a difference for vulnerable children and families. Your voice can help guide positive change where it matters most.
Corporate volunteering is a meaningful way for businesses to give back to the communities they’re part of.
Through Cafs’ Corporate Volunteering Program, organisations can contribute time, skills, and energy to support vulnerable children and families across the Central Highlands. From lending a hand at the Thread Together Hub to supporting grassroots initiatives, every act of service helps strengthen the fabric of our community. A key part of this program is our Specialist Skills Bank, a unique opportunity for professionals to offer their expertise in areas like finance, IT, legal services, hospitality or therapeutic wellness. These contributions go beyond traditional volunteering, helping to build capacity and create long-term impact for the people we support. These partnerships reflect a shared commitment to social responsibility and community wellbeing. By stepping outside the workplace and into the heart of the community, corporate volunteers help create lasting, positive change. Together, we’re building stronger connections and a stronger future for our community.
Step into real-world experiences and support the community
Student placement at Cafs offers you the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge in a real-world setting. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment, receiving mentorship, supervision and professional development. Placements are available in various community service areas, and all opportunities are coordinated through education providers.
Please use the below form for corporate volunteer enquiries.
For any Thread Together, Community Advisory Committee or Student Placement positions, please see our open positions here. If the role you're enquiring about is not listed, there are no current vacancies for that area of the organisation and we kindly request that you check back soon.
Corporate volunteer enquiry form
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Donate
Your donation helps Cafs provide critical services to families, children and individuals in need across Regional Victoria. Whether financial or in-kind, your support makes a real difference.
At Cafs, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing home – somewhere they feel seen, heard and valued. Foster care provides that sanctuary, offering children and young people stability when their own home is no longer safe.
