Found 56 Fundraising & Events volunteering opportunities in Newcastle NSW 2300 + 20km

Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and fundraising at the Million Paws Walk on 26th May 2024! This year marks our 30th Birthday and we need you to make it a success!

Your previous fundraising experience, perhaps on school/sporting/community committee, is required for this role. You'll assist this well regarded organisation to seek and arrange fundraising opportunities. These might include the facilitating of stalls, raffles, functions and requests for assistance from local businesses. A National Criminal Check will be arranged by the organisation as part of the recruitment process. You must be fully vaccinated for COVID 19.

Do you like boats and sailing? This role involves collecting a 3.5M poly boat on a purpose-built aluminium trailer with an electric start 4-stroke motor and towing it 500 meters to a public boat ramp. Launch the boat with the help of club members, drive the boat out onto Throsby Creek and lay markers to create a sailing course. Return to shore and be on standby to collect distressed model boats if required. When racing has concluded, collect the buoys & return the boat to its original location.

Your organisational and promotional skills are required for this role. We are seeking an Events Coordinator to coordinate Special Events for the Volunteer Centre, including our annual Volunteer Expo. You will plan and promote special events, including administration, communication, marketing/media, and setting up events. Days and time/s negotiated.

Your outgoing personality and previous experience will be highly regarded in this role. An experienced Checkout Operator is required for a local charity. You will be friendly, personable and able to handle high volumes of Customers.

Want to develop your customer service skills? We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers for the position of Floor Person in both our Op Shop and Food Supply areas. You will be responsible for stocking shelves, displaying merchandise, and providing support to customers.

We are seeking volunteers in our Event Management Team to support our work in the community. This will involve planning community events, researching & developing ideas for saleable products and planning & organising Market Stall events. You may be required to attend events (some weekends and nights). If you have experience or an interest in event management, retail or markets and are interested in raising awareness of mental health and suicide prevention, please contact us.

Work with our Events/Activities Committee to prepare and present a variety of craft, art, gardening, or music activities with our community. Duties include setting up and disassembling these activities, meet and greet, signing off attendees, running the small event (approx. 10-20 people), and cleaning the space before and after the event. You may also assist with teaching and sharing your skills with activities.

Your planning and communication skills will be highly regarded in this role working with Community User Groups. We are seeking a volunteer to liaise with various sporting clubs to create a collective events calendar. The calendar will identify each club's planned activities. The role also involves planning and coordinating weekly interviews with each of the sporting bodies as well as Community Radio to promote awareness of upcoming events.

GovHack is brought to each state/region through the hard work of a Regional Operations Team (ROT), who are responsible for coordinating all GovHack activities in that region. This team is led by a Regional Lead. The ROT is responsible for managing local sponsorship; marketing; community liaison; data management and technical support.

Native wildlife needs your help. Rescue a variety of sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife (i.e., birds, small and large mammals, lizards, turtles, frogs and raptors), provide immediate care for up to 24 hours and transport wildlife to and from vets for assessment and treatment.

Are you great at finding hidden gems? We are looking for a Grant Writing Guru with experience to seek out and then submit for community grants to help our grass roots committees do what they are best at - helping the elderly, families in need, the homeless of our communities. Got a couple of hours a week and a desire to support - we would love to hear from you!

The brave solo refugee Mums who make SchoolKits for Congo also make beautiful buntings from bright African fabrics, and teach other Mums to do the same. We sell them in Australia and return the proceeds to the makers so that they can pay the school fees for their children to be educated. We are looking for stallholders who could add a product to their range, and for representatives who can show buntings to potential retailers and customers.

The Kids' Cancer Project are seeking volunteers to assist with a partner Gala event on Thursday 30th May at the ICC Sydney. You will be required to assist with fundraising initiatives including raffle ticket selling, event setup and packdown. It would be advantageous if you have a passion for giving back to the community and have experience in customer service.

Hybrid Virtual Corporate Volunteer experience supporting SCHF at your workplace or from home

RSPCA NSW volunteer branches and Supporter Groups play a vital role in supporting communities through desexing programs, fundraising initiatives, education and more.

Are you passionate about animal welfare and looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? Do you have a knack for organising and rallying support from your community? RSPCA NSW is looking for a dedicated Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator to join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of animals in Armidale, Tenterfield, Gunnedah, Tamworth, and beyond

GovHack is the largest open-data Hackathon in the Southern Hemisphere and run almost entirely by volunteers across Australia and New Zealand. It has been operating for ten years and brings together people from all walks of life, to deliver solutions to community issues by hacking, mashing and remodelling Government Open Data.

Dogs Canberra is a small scale not-for-profit that seeks to improve the lives and well-being of our community and the canine companions that form such a strong part of it. Our mission is to create a safe and enriching space for dogs and to enrich lives through compassionate dog-centred connections. We're seeking people passionate about well-being both in other people and in our furry friends to help bring this dream to life.

The purpose of the Nurtured Village Hampers is to build a community of villages for Maternal Mental Health. We want all Australian mums to feel supported in early parenthood in a traditional village model of care.   We do this through providing in-home and community support through our villages, in partnerships with others, and by connecting Mums to services/ support available based on their needs.