Make a difference while growing your career
Volunteering is an excellent option for counsellors looking to accumulate their necessary hours while simultaneously making a positive impact in the community.
Why volunteer with the Friendship Centre?
At Friendship Centre Counselling, we emphasise a world where everyone feels valued and connected. By volunteering, counsellors can gain practical experience, contribute to the community, and fulfil certification requirements — all while making a real difference.
Gain practical experience
Volunteering provides counsellors with hands-on experience, allowing them to refine their skills, build confidence, and enhance their resumes.
Contribute to the community
Directly uplift and support individuals in need, aligning with our vision of fostering a caring and supportive community.
Network and build relationships
Connect with peers, mentors, and clients, expanding your professional network and learning from diverse experiences.
Fulfil certification requirements
Many counselling certification programs require documented hours, and volunteering helps meet those essential requirements.
Emotional fulfilment
Helping others can be deeply rewarding, providing counsellors with a sense of purpose and satisfaction in their work.
Free supervision
We provide free group supervision for counsellors who provide free counselling to more than 3 clients, plus low-cost individual supervision at $50 per session.
Embracing your culture and language
Culturally diverse counsellors enhance understanding, improve client comfort, and tailor their approaches to align with clients' values. They encourage help-seeking in varied cultures, reduce stigma, and offer relevant solutions. The Friendship Centre actively supports these counsellors, recognising their importance in delivering inclusive and effective mental health services.
Intern counsellors
If you are seeking an ideal place to complete your internship, look no further! We provide a welcoming and supportive environment for interns to grow and develop their skills. Our internship program offers two intake periods each year: January and July.
What you'll gain
- Accredited practical placement hours towards your qualification
- Free individual and group supervision from Maria Sarina
- Real client experience across individual, couples, and children's counselling
- Mentoring and professional development support
- A supportive, multicultural team environment
- Reference letter upon successful completion
What we ask of you
- Currently enrolled in an accredited counselling or psychology program
- Commitment to a minimum placement period (discussed at interview)
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Current National Police Check
- Genuine passion for community service and helping others
- Reliability, professionalism, and respect for client confidentiality
Intake periods
We welcome intern counsellors across the following intake periods:
How to volunteer
To apply, please submit your resume, qualifications, Working with Children Check, and police check using the application button below.