But this isn’t news to Salvation Army officers, workers and volunteers on the frontline, who are witnessing community workers and corps leaders, but the majority of the work is done by an army of big-hearted volunteers people [and listening to their stories] and that has a knock-on effect that really affects our staff and volunteers “We actually have more volunteers on team now than in previous years,” she says. North Queensland, Corps Officer Captain Ben Johnson sums up the stoic nature of officers, staff and volunteers

Salvo mission leaders and volunteers from south-west Sydney have spent several hours each Friday over This, along with a dedicated prayer room at Mac Fields Salvos, where Christian staff and volunteers are Darren Kingston (in red) and other south-west Sydney Salvation Army mission expression leaders and volunteers

One of the volunteers, Jacq, has been volunteering in the program for eight months.   “The children love the volunteers and are also excited when they come in. Encouraging volunteers to be creative is a key priority. One volunteer discovered a Grade 6 child had an interest in dirt bikes. So, it’s great to see people putting their hand up to volunteer their time.  

For Amelia, who has been helping to organise the Toy Run for six years and volunteered for many more, Volunteers aboard enjoyed the best view in the house, watching the bikes and crowds from the top deck Behind the scenes, the 50 Salvos volunteers teamed up with the MRA South crew to make the day happen. Some of the incredible Salvos volunteers helping out at the 46th MRA South Toy Run.  The MRA South team operate as a volunteer-led committee organising the entire event themselves.  

Army Community Engagement Worker for this region and oversees a youth group – Belong Youth – with 13 volunteer Aneita and her volunteers have one goal – to bring respect and the love of Jesus to kids who desperately “Everyone needs a place they feel comfortable and relaxed,” says Carmen, one of the volunteer leaders Every fortnight, three volunteers drive buses to pick up young people in the area so they can attend. experiencing a variety of activities, from youth nights, camps, bushwalks, savouring ice cream and volunteering

In 2025, I spent time volunteering with refugees and asylum seekers around Sydney, and that was a really So, I joined Policy and Advocacy in November as a volunteer to learn about what the team did, and it You've already mentioned that you've done some volunteering with refugees and asylum seekers, but I’m Since volunteering with the team and now being on staff, I’m seeing that we take what we see in Salvos

Northern Rivers Ballina volunteers (from left) Peter, Glenn, Jade, Auxiliary-Lieutenant Soseh Cowham, (Left) Northern Rivers Ballina volunteers Glenn (right) and Peter cook the Wednesday barbeque. (Right) Northern Rivers Ballina volunteers Glenn, Joel, and Jade assist at barbeque. Auxiliary-Lieutenant Soseh Cowham (front left) with volunteers Carolyn (back left), Vicki (back right By February, volunteer numbers had doubled.

Former Salvos volunteer Akriti Jain (right) was recently selected as a researcher for a UN project and BY KIRRALEE NICOLLE   A former Salvation Army volunteer was recently selected as the sole Australian Alongside her studies, she has volunteered at The Salvation Army, The Smith Family, Vinnies and Girl As a high schooler, she volunteered with an NGO, helping teach children living in slums. “The volunteers are quite friendly, and the manager is super nice,” she said.

ADCO volunteers construct new play equipment at a Salvation Army accommodation service in Sydney during ADCO volunteers constructing new beds at a Salvation Army accommodation service in inner Sydney. At The Salvation Army’s Samaritan House service for women experiencing homelessness, ADCO volunteers ADCO volunteers remove old furniture from a Salvation Army accommodation service in inner Sydney during The ADCO volunteers were able to build an entire children’s play centre at our women and children’s refuge

More than 1500 volunteers, including Salvos, arm themselves with red frogs confectionary every year to The volunteers, known as the Red Frog Crew, participate in Schoolies Week and university parties and The Red Frog Crew was named after the confectionary that volunteers often hand out to young people as “It was the outreach opportunity,” says Red Frog Crew volunteer Chloe Spence. Red Frog Crews have around 1500 volunteers serving in 17 locations across Australia annually.

Hobart Corps volunteers at the MRA Toy Run. (Right) Volunteers helping in the kitchen at the Salvos Sunday Dinner. People who are volunteering are deciding to follow Jesus. People who are deciding to follow Jesus are wanting to volunteer. Lucy volunteers at a Hobart Salvos event with mascot ‘Shieldy’.

SAES volunteers preparing meals for fire crews in the Shire of Gingin, WA. About 30 SAES volunteers have been preparing food for more than 200 fire personnel each mealtime since Volunteers have also been transporting lunches to crews at Ledge Point, with the team transporting 250