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Volunteering

Amnesty Internattional (AI) relies on the work of volunteers to help defend human rights internationally. AI is a democratic and voluntary organisation so you can aspire to work at every level from support work to decision-making and participating in AI activist consultations. Tasks range from general office administration duties to coordinating a major campaign or event. There are two main ways to volunteer for AIA SA/NT Branch:

1. Local Action Groups / Specialist Action Networks / Campus / School based campaign and event coordination

Local, Campus and School Action groups are located throughout the state, while Specialist Action Networks are largely Adelaide based. These teams play a key role in providing community outreach for AIA campaigns. Local, Campus and Schools Groups campaign on human rights in their local area and organise events to inform and inspire the community about AIA's work to defend and promote human rights. Specialist Action Networks do similar work but they focus on particular campaigns, such as Human Rights and Security; Refugees and Stop Violence Against Women.

Work on campaigns and events is organised by the groups and networks themselves, and is open to all volunteers, including those with mainly weekend and after-hours availability and those who live outside the metropolitan area of Adelaide. For more information about the Action Groups and Networks, and to obtain contact details for the team convenors, phone (08) 8110 8100, or view our Action groups in SA NT page.

There are regular events and campaigning activities happening in Adelaide and throughout the state. Attending any of these is a good opportunity to support the work of AIA and provides an introduction to AIA SA/NT activism and volunteering. See our events page for details on upcoming events. You can also subscribe to our monthly E bulletin, which will provide you with regular updates on upcoming events and campaigning activities across the region. To subscribe, just email us at e-bulletin

2. Adelaide Action Centre office-based volunteering

If you are interested in becoming an office volunteer, please:- 1. email us at the Adelaide Action Centre, to request a Volunteer Application Form, alternatively you can call the action centre on 8110 8100 Tuesday to Friday to have one posted to you.

2. Attend one of the volunteer welcome, information and induction evenings held at the Action Centre, 80 South Terrace, Adelaide - don't forget to bring your completed volunteer form with you:-

            Tuesday 27th April - 6pm to 7pm
            Tuesday 29th June - 6pm to 7pm
            Tuesday 31 August - 6pm to 7pm
            Tuesday 26 October - 6pm to 7pm

All available volunteer roles will be outlined during the volunteer evenings and you will have a chance to meet our Office & Volunteer Co-ordinator, Donna Samphier who can answer any questions you may have.

Administrative support and events and campaign organisation work takes place during office hours Tuesday to Friday at the Adelaide Action Centre in the city. Relevant skills and experience may be required for these volunteer positions and it is essential that volunteers are available for 2 to 4 hours a week on a regular day during office hours for a three to six month period. For major projects, longer hours may be required at peak times.

Regular tasks for volunteers include:

general office administration duties
responding to e-mails, phone messages and requests for information
providing administrative support to the Community Campaigner and Office & Volunteer Co-ordinator
assisting with mail-outs
sending out new member information
updating information databases
support work for Local Groups and Networks and the Branch Committee
graphic design for posters, newsletters, website and event materials
producing campaign material, content for website, newsletters and publicity materials
telephone work
campaigning work within Activist Networks or Local Groups
events administration and coordination
reporting on and photographing events
public speaking.

What you can expect from us:

a relaxed and friendly work environment
an opportunity to work with like-minded people who support social justice
an opportunity to learn about and participate in many aspects of human rights activism.

What we will expect from you:

to demonstrate behaviour appropriate to the aims of AI. It is important that everyone who works for AI respects the rights and opinions of others and, especially in public, acts in all ways in line with our aims and mandate.
to volunteer for a minimum of 2 - 4 hours per week for a period of at least three to six months
to arrive promptly for your shift and notify the SA/NT Office & Volunteer Co-ordinator in advance if you are unable to come in on your designated day
to be prepared to take instruction and carry out the full range of volunteer tasks asked of you to the best of your ability or to ask for help if needed
to be willing to learn SA/NT office procedures or new skills as required and be flexible as priorities and work flow change.