Help provide vital educational support to 11,705 Australian children this Christmas.

Our Programs
- Literacy programs
  Providing resources and support to help children living with disadvantage achieve the required reading standard.
- Technology programs
  Providing children and young people living with disadvantage with the critical skills, access, and equipment they need.
- Numeracy programs
  We support early years educators and community professionals in building foundational math skills in children under their care.
- Learning for Life
  Providing holistic, long-term support for disadvantaged young Australians throughout their education.
- Mentoring programs
  Mentoring programs for students living with disadvantage that provide the encouragement they need to build aspirations for their future.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs
  Our work engages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in learning through education, life skills and role models, promoting culturally responsive practice.
Our learning support and mentoring programs in 90 Australian communities directly help children in need achieve their goals through education.
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Get Involved
- Ways to fundraise
  Learn about fundraising and give back to the community with The Smith Family.
- Volunteer with us
  Share your skills to help Australian children in need transform their lives through education.
- Partnerships
  Learn how your organisation can partner with The Smith Family and help build a better future for Australian children in need.
- Careers
  We aim to provide a working environment where staff and volunteers have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
- Events
  Participate in events and activities that support young Australians experiencing disadvantage.
- VIEW clubs of Australia
  Learn about VIEW, a leading women’s volunteer organisation and support network with over 16,000 members, across Australia.
Ways to Give
- Sponsor a child
  Through child sponsorship, you will be matched to an Australian child in need, helping to support the cost of their school essentials.
- A gift in your will
  Ensure that future generations of Australian children have the support they need to make the most of their education.
- Monthly donation
  Become a monthly donor and provide continual support throughout all stages of a child’s education.
- Philanthropic giving
  Through your philanthropy, you can ensure that young Australians impacted by poverty get the education that all children deserve.
- Single donation
  Your donation will help young Australians in need by providing access to our Learning for Life education support programs.
- Workplace giving
  Making small, regular donations to The Smith Family through Workplace Giving is an easy way to help change the lives of young Australians living in poverty.
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Volunteer with The Smith Family

Join our community of volunteers who are passionate about helping young Australians overcome educational inequality caused by poverty.

When children can participate fully in their education, it opens their minds to a world of opportunity and positive change. Supporting them to succeed at school has a lasting impact on their lives and future generations.

The Smith Family welcomes applications to volunteer from anyone who wants to make a difference, regardless of education or experience. Please note that in most cases, volunteers must be over 18 years of age.

We offer volunteer opportunities nationwide to suit various interests, skills, and schedules. Search by state to find out more:

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I have gained valuable skills and experience and a deep feeling of passing something positive forward to the next generation of children. I am doing something purposeful.

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Volunteering opportunities with us

Here is a summary of the most common volunteer opportunities we advertise for at various times of the year. Click on your state below to find out what is currently available.

Learning Club tutors

The Smith Family’s Learning Clubs provide a safe and supportive learning environment (usually held at a school or library) where students can get help with their schoolwork or participate in activities that strengthen their academic and social skills. Students are directly assisted by dedicated volunteer Learning Club tutors, outside of school hours, once a week for approximately 18 weeks.

Volunteer recruitment happens throughout the year, but predominately between December – July.

iTrack mentors

The Smith Family’s iTrack program provides students in years 9–11 with an opportunity to connect and chat online with a volunteer mentor who can give them a fresh, unbiased perspective about workplaces, further study, career opportunities, and more. Mentoring pairs chat for approximately 18 weeks at various times of the day.

Volunteer recruitment happens between March - July.

Administration and customer service volunteers – various (virtual and in-house)

The Smith Family’s Administration and Customer Service volunteers provide administrative support to various teams across the organisation. Tasks vary from role to role and might include data entry, research and project support, document processing, and answering phone queries. Roles range from short-term to ongoing and are located in Smith Family offices and/or remotely e.g. from the comfort of your home.

Volunteer recruitment happens at various times of the year.

To speak with one of our friendly Volunteering team members, please contact us at volunteer@thesmithfamily.com.au or 1300 397 730.

Our volunteers tell us, in this video, why they love being part of our family.

Amanda, a volunteer Learning Clubs Tutor, with one of our Learning Clubs says she gets a buzz from volunteering, feeling like she’s doing something worthwhile.

Ha, another volunteer Tutor, says: "I actually look forward to the time that I give here every week because I get so much more than what I give. It's only an hour and a half of my time, and that's nothing in comparison to what is actually achieved when you're helping these children."

John, who volunteers in one of our operation centres, feels like he is contributing to a great cause doing what he does best.

Meet our volunteers