In 1984 a new service was introduced to the northern region – the Para Districts Volunteer Referral Service - established for the purpose of matching volunteers with voluntary jobs. Initially the Service operated just one day a week from the office of the Para Districts Counseling Service in Sidney Chambers, Elizabeth Town Centre.

By May of 1985 the number of registered organisations was 10 and registered volunteers numbered over 70.

In 1997 the name of the Service was changed to Northern Volunteering SA Inc. In October 1999 Northern Volunteering moved to its current address at 39 John Street, Salisbury.

Today, Northern Volunteering continues to support the northern community through volunteer referrals, management support and training programs.