Stepping Stone
in the Community
in the Community
Make a difference in your community.
Your time and skills can create a positive impact.
Explore opportunities to contribute right here within our cafe locations.
Your time and skills can create a positive impact.
Explore opportunities to contribute right here within our cafe locations.
Giving back
Our programs connect passionate individuals with community-focused initiatives, ranging from language support to local fundraising.
By contributing your time, you strengthen social cohesion and foster meaningful change.
Help someone pratice their English over coffee, participate as an events volunteer or help out at the next Working Bee.
Cafe Stepping Stone thrives with the unwavering support from our local community. Our programs are how we give back, creating opportunities for you to partner with us towards a cohesive and connected Canberra.
By contributing your time, you strengthen social cohesion and foster meaningful change.
Help someone pratice their English over coffee, participate as an events volunteer or help out at the next Working Bee.
Cafe Stepping Stone thrives with the unwavering support from our local community. Our programs are how we give back, creating opportunities for you to partner with us towards a cohesive and connected Canberra.
Why volunteer?
Join a vibrant community and gain personal fulfillment. Meet people, build connections, and have new experience right here at home.
- Meaningful ImpactContribute directly to community-focused programs that foster connection and support local initiatives.
- Strong CommunityBecome part of an inclusive network of passionate individuals working together toward a common purpose.
- Personal FulfillmentExperience the deep sense of satisfaction that comes from sharing your skills and supporting valuable causes.
- Skill DevelopmentExpand your personal and professional horizons by engaging in diverse roles ranging from education to event management.
Joining Our Team
All participants must be at least 18 years of age to volunteer independently across our community programs.
Participants younger than 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants younger than 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
No formal qualifications are required; however, a genuine interest in community engagement and a willingness to learn are essential for all roles.
We ask that you acquire a Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card via Access Canberra for longer-term volunteer commitments.
We ask that you acquire a Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card via Access Canberra for longer-term volunteer commitments.
None at all. We want this to be accessible to anyone from all walks of life.
As mentioned above, have a WWVP Card for longer term commitments. All volunteers must have read the Stepping Stone Volunteer Handbook, Volunteer Induction and signed our Volunteer Agreement before attending their shifts.
Opportunities
From one-off event volunteer shifts to weekly programs.
No contribution is too small.
No contribution is too small.
English Conversation
Weekly English Convesation sessions with women from culturally and linguisticly diverse communities.
Session schedule will go live soon!
Session schedule will go live soon!
Yarn & Rethread
Contribute to weekly sewing lessons with individuals from culturally and linguisticly diverse communities connecting over their love for handmade treasures.
Can't sew? That's ok, support them by purchasing their creations at upcoming For Purpose Markets!
Can't sew? That's ok, support them by purchasing their creations at upcoming For Purpose Markets!
Stepping Stone Events
Support our events by:
- Volunteering as ushers or for event set up and pack down
- Sharing our events page and the link to purchase tickets on your socials
Stepping Stone Team
Support our team by sharing your expertise with us through presenting skills enrichment or self-development workshops!
- resume writing
- interview practice
- hospitality industry training
- general fitness
Working Bees
A working bee helps us with preparing plots of land for the Urban Farm expansion or tidying up our cafe gardens.
Do you have garden tools or a wheelbarrow to lend us?
Are you a previous Working Bee volunteer? Stay tuned! We will be having the next Working Bee on 12th September, Saturday morning!
Register here!
Do you have garden tools or a wheelbarrow to lend us?
Are you a previous Working Bee volunteer? Stay tuned! We will be having the next Working Bee on 12th September, Saturday morning!
Register here!
For Purpose Markets
Support the For Purpose Markets by:
- Volunteering as market set up and pack down
- Sharing the upcoming market dates on your socials!
Allara Creative's volunteer mentor program
All Allara Creative employees are matched with a volunteer mentor to practice English, answer any questions, help provide employment search support, and more!
Employees meet one-to-one with mentors so you get to know each other well and make a real difference.
Read more here!
Employees meet one-to-one with mentors so you get to know each other well and make a real difference.
Read more here!
Voices from Our Volunteers
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Connect With Us
Reach out for details on upcoming events and volunteering opportunities.
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