Every day, our staff and volunteers provide support, hope and practical assistance to people across the Mid Coast region. Whether you’re answering crisis calls, supporting retail operations, working behind the scenes, or volunteering your time, you are part of something bigger.
If you’re passionate about community wellbeing, compassion and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Why work or volunteer with us?

Meaningful impact
Your work directly supports individuals and families in our community who may be experiencing crisis, distress or hardship.

Strong community connection
We are locally driven and deeply connected to the Mid Coast region. Our services are shaped by the needs of our community.

Professional development
We invest in training, supervision and growth opportunities, particularly for crisis supporters and frontline roles.

Volunteer opportunities
Volunteers are the heart of Lifeline. From crisis support to retail and events, there are many ways to contribute.
Current volunteer opportunities
We welcome applications for both paid roles and volunteer positions. Applications for the roles below are currently open.
Retail Shop Volunteer
Port Macquarie · Wauchope · Wingham · Forster · Kempsey
Retail Truck Driver Volunteer
Port Macquarie · Wauchope · Wingham · Forster · Kempsey
Telephone Crisis Support Volunteer
Port Macquarie
Volunteer work is always available in our shops: meet new friends, give back to your community, learn new skills and help save Australian lives. Register your interest.
Our code of conduct
Lifeline Mid Coast is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful and ethical environment for our clients, volunteers, staff and community. That means:
- Providing a safe environment for vulnerable people
- Upholding strong governance and transparency
- Responding appropriately to concerns or misconduct
We encourage anyone with concerns to use our feedback and complaints or whistleblower pathways. To speak to someone directly, call reception on (02) 6581 2800 and state the purpose of your call to be redirected.
