Volunteering is a key component of the Mallesons in the Community program. Hundreds of our people volunteer with our community partners including the Australian Red Cross, The Smith Family, National Children’s & Youth Law Centre and Urban Seed.

Examples of our volunteering activities

• Australian Red Cross Good Start Breakfast Club program - providing breakfast and mentoring to disadvantaged school children

• The Smith Family Student2Student program - telephone advice sessions, giving support to student mentors who, in turn, help younger, disadvantaged students to improve their reading skills

• sorting toys, packing hampers and delivering toys and hampers to clients of The Smith Family at Christmas

We also support some of our Workplace Giving recipient organisations by volunteering in their programs or fundraising events.

We support staff volunteering by offering paid volunteer leave during working hours (subject to approval).

What are the benefits of volunteering?

Our support alleviates pressure on the resources of our community partners and other not for profit organisations.

Feedback indicates that our people derive great satisfaction from seeing the difference their volunteering can make. Volunteering enables them to develop new skills, enhances self esteem and team building.

For more details of our volunteer activities see the Mallesons in the Community Annual Reports.