HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Join our village, because every mother deserves support.

At The Village Co., we believe that when a mother is cared for, she can better care for her baby and that simple acts of kindness can change lives.
Your time, donations, and generosity help us ensure no woman begins motherhood alone or without the essentials she needs.

Why Your Support Matters

Every week, women across South Australia welcome their babies while facing incredible hardship, family violence, homelessness, financial stress, isolation, or mental health challenges.

Through the compassion of people like you, we’re able to provide care packs, meals, mental health support, and connection programs that restore dignity and hope during the perinatal period.

“I felt seen for the first time. The kindness from strangers gave me the strength to keep going.”
– from a Mother supported by The Village Co.

Ways to Get Involved

1. Donate

Your donation directly supports vulnerable mothers and their babies through our programs — from essential care packs to meals and mental health resources.
You can give in several ways:

Make a financial donation – every dollar goes toward purchasing essential items when donations fall short.
Donate items – we welcome brand-new essentials for mothers and newborns.
Host a collection – gather your friends, school, or workplace to collect donations.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS

Current WISH LIST:

Newborn Socks
Newborn Hats
Newborn Clothes (ideally coverall suits 0000)
Baby Wrap/Sleeping bag
Bibs
Baby Wash/Soap
Nappy Cream
Baby Wipes
Newborn Nappies
Newborn Formula (unopened and with at least 6 months until expiry)

Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash/Soap
Roll on Deodorant
Sanitary Pads/Maternity Pads
Breast pads
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Comb/Hairbrush
Pocket tissues
Knickers (size 16+)
Lip Balm

What donations we do not accept:

Aerosols
Used Items
Baby Powder

Furniture
Sharp Objects (Nail clippers, razors etc)
Medicines and food

2. VOLUNTEER

We would love to welcome you to our warehouse to complete various tasks that contribute to the bags we provide new mothers. During each session, we spend some time organising donated items, preparing stock, packing bags etc.

These sessions are facilitated by staff and volunteers to ensure you are supported and guided at each step.

If you’re interested in volunteering with us, please begin by registering through our volunteer platform, Volaby. Once your application is approved, you’ll have access to the list of available sessions where you can sign up for the one that suits you.

To join a session, mark yourself as “available” for the specific date, and once the roster is confirmed, you’ll receive a confirmation email and/or text message.

We welcome everyone, and no prior experience is needed. New volunteers will be guided through the warehouse, and team-based packing ensures you’ll always have support. Our warehouse is designed to make packing straightforward and efficient.

Volunteer sessions are also a way to catch up with friend or make new ones over a coffee and some cake.

If you’re looking to book a session for a community, school, social, or corporate group of 10 or more, please reach out to our team to schedule a convenient date and time. Please email britt@thevillageco.org to learn more.

Are you a returning volunteer? Please sign in to your volaby account to update your availability.

3. GUEST SPEAKER

Speaking about the function and philosophies behind giving, altruism and charity, Steph Malan, Co-founder and CEO of The Village Co. is available to present at corporate functions and conferences.

Steph will shine a light on the benefits behind partnering with a charity, establishing and growing corporate social responsibility and having a positive impact on your community, as well as offering a background about The Village Co., opportunities to join The Village Co. tribe and become a volunteer.

If you would like to have Steph speak about The Village Co. at your event please get in touch.

4. PARTNER WITH US

Our corporate and community partners play a vital role in helping us sustain and grow our impact.
Partnerships can include:

Financial sponsorships to fund specific programs.
In-kind contributions such as goods, services, or professional support.
Workplace giving or donation drives.
Drop-off point partnerships, helping collect essential items from the community.