Estates Legal Support Officer – Volunteer Role

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a lay Catholic organisation that has lent the hand of support to Australians experiencing disadvantage for over 175 years. Almost 60,000 members and volunteers dedicate their time and talents to this important work in communities across the country. As well as visiting individuals and families in their homes, the Society delivers a range of programs to support people experiencing homelessness; family violence; mental illness; help for migrants and refugees; supported employment; addiction services; education and training; youth support services and Vinnies shops. At the core of the Society’s good work is a grassroots commitment to helping people break their own personal cycles of disadvantage. Our members and volunteers are on the ground, every day, acutely aware of the hardships that impact the social fabric of modern-day Australia.

Fundraising & Communications is a team of Society employees and volunteers dedicated to raising profile, awareness, funds and support for the ‘good works’ of the St Vincent de Paul Society. The Fundraising and Communications team encompasses a range of professional services, including; communications, public relations, media liaison, publications, fundraising, events & sponsorship, bequests, and marketing.

We are seeking a volunteer to support the Bequest Manager and Fundraising and Communications Administration Coordinator by providing legal support on estate matters (7.5 hours per week)