Volunteer with Make-A-Wish

For those interested in an ongoing role, virtual volunteering involves:

⭐ Connecting with volunteers across Australia in your online team meetings held once a month on a weeknight

⭐ Helping local wish families by capturing their child’s unique wish and bringing it to life through all stages of the  Wish Journey

Things to consider before applying:

⭐ You must be 18 years or older and ready to commit to volunteering for at least 12 months

⭐ You must have a personal email address and at least a basic level of technical skill to access our online volunteer platform regularly

⭐ You must complete online induction training within 6 weeks of becoming a new volunteer

⭐ You must be willing to undergo our volunteer application process which includes an interview, reference checks, a background check, and a Working with Children Check (or equivalent for your State/Territory) as part of our commitment to child safety

⭐ It's important that you enjoy and can communicate well with children, young people, and their families

For those interested in getting involved in an ad-hoc way, short term volunteering involves:

⭐ Helping at an upcoming Make-A-Wish activity or event

⭐ Often for a single shift or a day

⭐ Supporting local fundraising and events, from fun runs to Foam Fest, sausage sizzles, donation tin collections, and gala balls

Things to consider before applying:

⭐ You must be 18 years or older 

⭐ You must have a personal email address

⭐ You must have access to reliable transport

⭐Short term opportunities vary by date and location so we’re unable to guarantee the frequency of involvement

⭐ If you'd prefer to organise your own fundraising event in your local community, you can find more information here - Make-A-Wish Australia: Fundraise For Charity

For those interested in volunteeringopportunities through their workplace, corporate volunteering involves:

⭐ Connecting with Make-A-Wish through your organisation

⭐ An opportunity to give back within your company or team

⭐ Group activities such as Wish Workshops or Trees of Joy

Things to consider before applying:

⭐ You must be 18 years or older 

⭐ You must be part of an organisation that supports corporate volunteering

⭐ Find ways for your workplace to partner with Make-A-Wish here - Partner With Us | Corporate Volunteering & Workshops - Make-A-Wish Australia

For those with a specific skill set or experience looking to volunteer:

⭐ From time to time, we need skilled/project volunteers who support the work done through our Head Office

⭐ We’re currently seeking volunteers with skills and experience in recruitment to join our Virtual Recruitment Team to help run interviews for prospective volunteers

Things to consider before applying:

⭐ You must be 18 years or older 

⭐ You must have a personal email address and be able to demonstrate skills or experience in a relevant role

⭐ You must be willing to undergo our volunteer application process which includes an interview, reference checks, a background check, and a Working with Children Check (or equivalent for your State/Territory) to ensure all volunteers share as part of our commitment to child safety