Settlement Guide: The benefits of volunteering

Australia is a giving nation with almost six million people involved in volunteer work.

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Research shows that 96 per cent of those who donate their time for the greater good find more happiness in life.

But for jobseekers struggling to find work, volunteering can often lay the foundation for future employment.

For more information about how and where to volunteer, you can visit the Volunteering Australia website.