Campaign Volunteer

Waves of Wellness (WOW) Foundation is on the hunt for passionate volunteers to assist the Communications and Partnerships teams prior to and during our peer-to-peer fundraising campaign in October 2022.

The Role

We are looking for volunteers for part-time 3-6 month positions.

The positions offer the successful candidates the opportunity to build experience and to gain insight into the workings of a non-for-profit that is recognised for its progressive and innovative mental health surf therapy programs. Your support ensures our fundraising campaign has maximum impact to fund free programs to those experiencing mental health challenges.

 You will work closely with the Sydney-based Partnerships Officer to manage all inbound interest and enquiries from fundraisers and the general public. This helps our charity achieve the desired campaign outcomes in both a financial and awareness building capacity. You will also have the opportunity to assist with digital media engagement and content creation.

You will have passion for the ocean, mental health and for helping raise awareness for our charity organisation.

The volunteers are required for approx. 8-16 hours p/week (within office hours). Flexible hours to be mutually agreed to. Work is currently remote, with the ability to come into WOW’s HQ office in Sydney’s CBD from time to time. All volunteers are required to provide their own computer and phone for use, and will be reimbursed for any approved expenses that occur in relation to the role. This volunteer position is unpaid. 

Responsibilities:

  • Manage incoming interest from fundraisers via social media marketing

  • Call and email interested fundraisers in the lead up to the campaign

  • Assist in monitoring the campaign inbox 

  • Help acknowledge donors and fundraisers by making thank you phone calls

  • Opportunity to assist in the creation of marketing content including but not limited to blog posts, interviews and social media

  • Represent WOW with the general public, communicating the impact, importance and operations of WOW

  • Assist the Communications and Partnerships team as required

About You

  • Have excellent interpersonal communication skills and phone rapport

  • Organised and structured, with good attention to detail

  • Confidence to bring new ideas to the table

  • A passion for mental health, a love for the ocean and/or surfing is welcome

  • Ability to work collaboratively with the partnerships team and communicate with various stakeholders

Desired Experience:

  • Experience in fundraising/customer service/reception/administrative roles

  • Experience working for a non-profit

  • Photography, Graphic Design and/or video editing skills are a huge plus but not required

About Waves of Wellness (WOW) Foundation

WOW is a for-purpose mental health charity committed to changing the face of mental health. We strive to change lives through innovative mental health and wellbeing programs based on our three pillars of wellness, social inclusion, connection to nature, and engagement in meaningful activity. Our mission is to create and implement innovative mental health programs that break down the barriers and stigma that prevent people from being well.

Next Steps

If you think you’re the right fit for us and ready to bring the WOW factor with you, email info@foundationwow.org with the subject line CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEER with your CV attached plus a brief outline (cover letter) of why you would like to volunteer with us as well as your availability and possible time commitment. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

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