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OPA Volunteers

OPA's 650 volunteers are from a variety of backgrounds, age groups, and communities. They fulfil their responsibilities with professionalism, compassion, and with the best interests of people with disability in mind at all times.

Volunteering for OPA could be right for you if you:

  • are seeking a challenging and rewarding voluntary role
  • want to make a difference to a person with disability
  • want to stand up for the rights of people with disability
  • are comfortable talking to people with disability or mental illness
  • can commit to a few hours each week for at least two years as a volunteer (all OPA volunteer roles are long-term) 
  • have good communication skills.

Community Visitors

Community Visitors visit Victorian accommodation facilities for people with disability or mental illness in their local area.

Community Visitor annual reports

Independent Third Persons

Independent Third Persons attend police interviews for people with disability to ensure that they are not disadvantaged during the interview process

Volunteering with OPA - Frequently Asked Questions

Register your interest

If you are considering becoming a volunteer, it is essential you read the position description for the volunteer program you are interested in.

Meet our volunteers

OPA's volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds, age groups, and communities but share a common passion for safeguarding the human rights of people with disability.

2022 OPA Volunteer Conference

OPA's Volunteer conference, 'Better Together', was held on 14 October 2022.

2024 OPA Volunteer Conference

OPA's Volunteer conference was held on 11 October 2024.

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