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Become a DRUG ARM Volunteer

Photo: Megan Cullen, The Courier-Mail
Become a DRUG ARM volunteer
As a not-for-profit organisation, DRUG ARM relies heavily on the help and assistance of volunteers from the local community. The contribution of DRUG ARM's loyal and valued volunteers is vital to the success of our support programs and services.

Volunteer opportunities are available within all of our programs and services in several locations throughout Australia. All volunteers undergo comprehensive training specific to their program and service of interest.

DRUG ARM is looking for volunteers who are dedicated to making a difference in our community; you don’t need qualifications or experience, just a willingness to lend a helping hand.

Without the assistance of volunteers from the community, many DRUG ARM services are unable to operate to reach out to individuals and families that have been affected by the harms of alcohol and other drug use.

Become a DRUG ARM volunteer today!

Read more about what our volunteers do:

Read more about our volunteer training courses

Contact your State Office for volunteer training enrolment forms


South Australian volunteers
Where volunteers are needed:
  • Events and fundraising - QLD, NSW and SA
  • Research and student placement - QLD
  • Programs, including: Street Outreach Service (SOS), MOSHPIT - QLD, CAFSS - all states and Youth Diversion Programs - QLD and SA.

Program Volunteers
Program volunteers should:
  • Be non-judgemental and have a passion for helping others
  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Be committed to working regularly with DRUG ARM for at least 6 months
  • Be willing to obtain a National Police Certificate/Working with Children card
  • Be willing to complete the appropriate training for the program in which they are involved
  • Be free from the influence of alcohol & other drugs while working with DRUG ARM and be two years free from any episodes of drug use or addiction.

Please note that as of January 17 2005, all program volunteers in Queensland are required by the Commission for Children & Young People to HOLD a valid Blue Card (Working with Children check) before commencing service. You can see more details at the Commission's website

Volunteers in South Australia and New South Wales will need to comply with Police Security checks. This process will be explained in the training process.