Courage to Care relies on the generosity, commitment and passion of volunteers to deliver our free Upstander education programs and help create more inclusive communities.
If you’re passionate about social inclusion and believe in the power of individuals to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. To become a Courage to Care volunteer you don’t need prior teaching experience or specialist knowledge, just a genuine desire to create positive change.
Our dedicated staff provide comprehensive training and ongoing support, equipping you with the skills and confidence to facilitate programs that educate and inspire young people.
Detailed knowledge of the Holocaust or other genocides is not required. What matters most is your willingness to learn, share and help educate students to become Upstanders — people who choose to act when they see discrimination or injustice.
We welcome volunteers aged 18 and over from all backgrounds, ethnicities, and religious beliefs.
In addition to facilitation roles, we also offer non-facilitation volunteer opportunities, allowing you to contribute your skills and expertise in other meaningful ways.
“I love what we do at Courage to Care … changing the younger generations view of others that are different, treating them with respect and understanding.”
“The reward is the students’ reactions.”
“I am 80 and have been with Courage to Care since its beginnings. I love the interaction with students when they ‘get it’. It makes me feel my work is worthwhile.”
“As a child of Holocaust survivors I feel strongly that through educating children about the consequences of discrimination we will be able to create a better and more embracing community.”
“The biggest reward is when I see students understanding the message to to be Upstanders.”
“We get such great feedback from teachers… the follow on with regards to student discussion, behaviour and attitudes has been amazing.”
“I have been volunteering with Courage to Care for 15 years and the longer I do so the more rewarding I find making young people aware of the consequences of being a bystander and the importance being an Upstander to help build a more just and cohesive community.”
“Volunteering for Courage to Care is a worthy use of my time as it contributes to a better society.”