151 opportunities found in Australia

The McGrath Foundation started with Jane and Glenn McGrath’s very public experience with breast cancer, and has become one of Australia’s most recognised and respected charities. We raise funds to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities across Australia, and seek to increase awareness about breast health. While more than 75,000 families have been supported by 135 McGrath Breast Care Nurses, there is still work to be done to reach every person across the country experiencing breast cancer, and their families. We rely on the heartfelt support we receive from all over Australia – including individuals, communities, corporate partners and government. The Donor Services Intern will work to support the Donor Services team through assisting with mems and bequests, data management and donor research. Key Responsibilities and Duties Administrative support of direct marketing activities Conduct donor research to identify prospects Reviewing bequest opportunities, major gift records and memory records in Salesforce Any additional projects as directed by the Philanthropy Officer Skills & Attributes Strong written and verbal skills Confident High Attention to detail Curious Initiative with a willingness to learn A personable approach Friendly and professional

Our volunteers are vital to the ongoing success of Starlight’s programs. They help us reach more sick kids around Australia and make a lasting impact on their lives. From running fun activities in our Starlight Express Rooms to helping grant Starlight Wishes to assisting at special events, there are many ways you can volunteer with Starlight. The commitment is flexible and the rewards are immense. Enthusiastic volunteers are invited to apply.

Our network believes in the potential of all young people and through its supporting mentoring programs, is committed to working with the community empower Australia’s youth to achieve their ambitions. We are part of the world’s largest volunteer-supported mentoring network, matching young people aged between 7 to 17 with positive adult role models (Mentors- Bigs), who work alongside their mentee (Little), creating a safe and supportive space to foster a sense of belonging and self-worth. Those with an interest in becoming a Voluntary Mentor are invited to apply.

[Career] Communication/Digital marketing Intern (Voluntary Position) We are an international humanitarian development NGO founded in South Korea in 1991. We implement projects to protect child rights, to strengthen global partnership, and to advocate the right of the most vulnerable. Currently, Good Neighbors is working in 43 countries with a focus on inclusive community development and child protection. Our NGO has attained a general consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) in 1996. Our Australian office was launched in July 2018 and is one of 5 fundraising countries along with the United States, Korea, Japan and Canada. Australia is an ACNC (Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission) registered charity with tax deductible status. Position Summary  We are is looking for a Communication/Digital Marketing Intern (Voluntary) to join the team who will share the same passion and support in the organisation’s objective. If you want to make a good change for the lives of others, we would like you to be part of our small but supportive team. Our Communication/Digital Marketing Intern position is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the growth of our communication area in Australia. The Communication/Digital Marketing Intern will review our current social media (Facebook, Instagram and Youtube) platforms, assessing the effectiveness and recommending improvements. The purpose of the role is to ensure the increase of traffic to our current social media accounts. Responsibilities include, but not limited to : 1. Social Media Management Manage our social media presence on platforms including Instagram, Facebook and Youtube Develop and update engaging content that can be posted across platforms and website Ensure social media accounts are regularly updated and monitored 2. Research Review the latest updates of leading non-profit organisations in Australia Collocate/source information in order to generate newsworthy stories continuously improve by capturing and analysing the appropriate social data/metrics, insights and best practices 3. Campaign Support  Organise and assist with events including fundraising events such as city2suf or donor events and fostering community relations through events Develop high-quality promotional materials About YOU 1. Essential Requirements Experience in creating and updating social media contents Highly motivated, positive and ‘can-do’ attitude Ability to work to deadlines independently and as a part of a team Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maintain relationships with other stakeholders and people from diverse backgrounds Tertiary qualification or equivalent in International Development, Social science, Communication and marketing or similar work experience in the Non-profit sector 2. Desirable Requirements Hands-on experience of using common digital advertising platforms such as Google Ads, Facebook and Instagram Skills in design software such as Canva or Photoshop A demonstrated interest and enthusiasm in the International Development, Community Development and Child Protection sector Bilingual communication skill in Korean & English preferred but not essential Communication and Digital Marketing Intern is an unpaid position, so we are more than happy to work around your availability. We would love you to contribute one day per week (open to negotiation), and work location will be in North Strathfield. We are a small but dynamic organisation and willing to expand the presence in Australia, so it can be a stepping stone for those who have a career aspiration in Non-profit or International Development sector. We are accepting applications on a rolling basis, so we would recommend you to apply now if you fit in this position.

These adorable pets need your help…  Volunteers are the life force of our Pet Welfare Foundation. They touch every aspect of our operations and provide the highest-quality input. This work enables us to magnify our impact and save more lives.  By joining our team of dedicated volunteers, you’ll build strong relationships with other like-minded volunteers and the animal-loving community. Working together, we will work towards a No Kill community where all healthy and treatable pets are saved.  We are currently looking for motivated individuals to help us across a variety of areas including: administration, fundraising, marketing, community leadership, IT, law, and more.

About this opportunity Our regular volunteering sessions are on Wednesday mornings from 9:30am to 12pm, at our nursery in Aranda. This group help out with seasonal nursery tasks such as weeding, propagating, and thinning our native seedlings. We also provide morning tea as a thank you and social catch up. If you are available to attend our Wednesday group, please see staff when you arrive and they will be able to show you around. It is also advisable to come along around 10am on your first day, so they have set up tasks for other volunteers and will then have the time to show you around properly. For safety reasons, it is a requirement to wear a hat and sturdy closed toe shoes to these sessions. Long pants and long sleeves, are also recommended. Some lifting and standing for long periods, may be required. You do not need any experience just a love of nature and the outdoors. If you come along to these sessions, there is also the potential to be able to join our Thursday 'Green Team'. Additional requirements Willingness to get hands dirty, willingness to learn & work in a team environment. Some lifting and standing for long periods, may be required. Good finger dexterity.

St John ACT is partnering with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to provide services and support to help young people avoid the risk of late night alcohol fuelled violence in Civic. Operating every Friday and Saturday night from 10pm-4am in the bus interchange, CBR NightCrew tent provides a place where young people can rest their feet, hydrate, charge their phones, access first aid and arrange transport home. We will also have roving helpers in the nearby area. While first aid qualifications and experience are useful, they are not necessary for this volunteering role. A desire to support and help young people and an ability to engage with them is much more important. Some of the activities involved in a shift include: * roaming civic engaging with youth and others out at night * handing out thongs to those without appropriate footwear * providing drinking water * de-escalating situations by providing a listening ear * giving directions * manning a safe space where people can rest and wait for lifts * providing phone charging facilities * providing first aid as required * caring for the intoxicated You will be provided with an induction including basic training and will be supported by an experienced team leader with first aid experience and a program coordinator. Team leaders will have direct phone contact with police patrols and teams' safety will be monitored through CCTV. Make a difference today and join as a volunteer. Requirements for volunteers: * Minimum age 18 * A current Working With Vulnerable Persons Card Additional requirements We are looking for people of all ages (over 18) that can engage with youth and others out in Civic on Friday and Saturday nights and have the ability and interest to support intoxicated persons. Ability to attend 9.30pm to approximately 4am Ability to work in a team Friendly and approachable Ability to follow instructions No prior experience necessary

Wool4School is an annual student design competition that encourages budding fashion designers to show the nation what they’re made of. Open to all Australian school students from Years 7 to 12. Wool4School invites students to design an outfit using at least 80% wool. The outfit can contain 1 to 4 pieces and must show the student’s creative and innovative talent. First launched in 2012, Wool4School receives more than 85,000 student entries globally. Entrants learn the fundamentals of fashion design and explore the benefits and versatility of wool and the fabric it creates. By putting wool into the minds of Australia’s future fashion designers, Wool4School encourages students' innovative thinking and creative design, in keeping with The Woolmark Company’s tradition of fostering the education of the future generation. On the back of the success of Wool4School in Australia, The Woolmark Company launched the competition in Hong Kong 2015, the United Kingdom 2017 and Italy 2018. Prizes: YEARS 7, 8 and 9 $500 cash prize, trophy and Emu Ugg boots YEAR 10 $1000 cash prize, trophy, outfit made by an Australian designer and featured in an Australian fashion publication. YEAR 11 $1000 cash prize, trophy, 5-day internship with Dion Lee, flights and 5 nights’ accommodation for the winner and their guardian, and a Bernina sewing machine. YEAR 12 Scholarship to Whitehouse Institute of Design in either Sydney or Melbourne (check out the competition terms and conditions for further information), trophy and a Bernina sewing machine. TEACHER PRIZE $1000 cash prize, trophy, a wool education workshop for students and teachers, and a Bernina sewing machine for your classroom. For more information visit the official website here . 

At Fire Tech we're on a mission to teach young people how to design, create and innovate with strongly embedded values that underpin the work they do and the change they create. We offer a wide range of 30+ creative and technical courses from robotics to software programming, flying drones and digital photography. Our workshops are designed as a fantastic environment for challenging design thinking, problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills - while having heaps of fun along the way!   For more information, visit here . 

Projects Abroad has spent over 25 years helping volunteers and interns fulfil their potential and make the world a better place. In the days before the internet, smart phones and budget airlines, an English University Professor and some overseas colleagues had an idea: What if young people could become international volunteers? They could learn new skills and contribute to communities at the same time. That was over 25 years ago and we’ve never looked back. While plenty of other companies have followed where we lead, we’re still the gold standard in international volunteering and internships. Every Project is built on our commitment of: safety, hassle-free travel and making a real impact. Our staff are all either in-country locals who we train and support, or ex-volunteers, who have been there, experienced the projects and seen what a difference they make. Our plans for the future are big. We believe that international volunteering and internships provide a defining experience for young people as they move from adolescence into adulthood, and we know that the work we do transforms communities. We’re making the world a better place, one volunteer at a time. For more information, visit here . 

The future is going to look very different. At FYA we believe young people are not a problem to be helped or solved. Young people are ambitious, creative and capable of rethinking the world and solving tomorrow’s problems today. And can do it all with a social conscience that will let them build a better world in the process. FYA is all about backing the next generation of young people who are going to rethink the world and create a better future.   For more information, visit the official website here . 

This is how Amnesty works. Amnesty International is the world’s largest and most-respected human rights organisation. Information obtained by our fearless researchers allows us to campaign against abuses of human rights around the world. In Australia and across the globe we bring torturers to justice, change oppressive laws and free people jailed for voicing their opinions. Amnesty’s vital work is funded by people just like you. We’re independent of any political ideology, economic interest or religion. We are a diverse and democratic movement of people who demand dignity, freedom, justice and equality for all.   For more information, visit here . 

Who we are:  Robogals is made possible by our amazing volunteers from universities and young professionals of all genders. We come from a wide range expertise from engineering to law to commerce and are all united under the cause of gender equity in engineering and technology. What we do: Chapters run engineering and technology workshops free-of-charge in their local communities, focusing on encouraging girls from primary to secondary school to explore an interest, as well as cultivate self-confidence, in these areas. Introducing female engineering students to girls at a young age also provides visibility to female role models, of which there is a significant deficit in the STEM field. The lack of relatable role models has been identified as a cause of low uptake for minorities in all professional and academic fields. Regional initiatives such as The Robogals Challenge (EMEA) and Pathways Into Engineering (APAC) provide engagement outside of our workshops. These programs encourage self-learning and foster a long-term exposure to the engineering community at large. Why we do what we do: There is a gender disparity in the STEM workforce as well as at higher education across the globe: Australia: Women make up 28% of the STEM workforce in Australia, with only 14% in engineering UK: Women make up 14.4% of the STEM workforce in the UK, with only 8.2% in engineering USA: Women make up 24% of the STEM workforce in the USA, with only 14% in engineering Canada: Women make up less than 22% of the STEM workforce in the Canada Saudi Arabia: Women make up 1% of the STEM researchers in Saudi Arabia, with 34% enrolled in science masters courses Philippines: Women make up an impressive 46% of the STEM workforce in the Philippines, but only 11.2% in engineering! Why does this matter? Decreasing the gender disparity in STEM fields provides more opportunity for women to generate fair income, as well as encourages professional environments that are safer and more productive for women. Not only this, the engineering industry can tangibly benefit from an increase in gender and racial diversity because a workforce made up of varying genders and minorities creates team dynamics conducive for better problem solving7,8, produces better overall business management 9,10,11, and reflects today’s increasingly differentiated customer base9, all of which lead to improved business performance.   For more information, visit here . 

BOP Industries is a Brisbane based technology and education startup working to develop new technologies and to educate and inspire others to do the same. We believe that using and creating technology can be simple, creative and beautiful, and we aim to prove this in our programs for schools as well as with our hologram displays. We offer a range of programs designed for primary and high school students, aimed at showing them the awesome things they can do whilst still in school. These programs are focussed around creativity, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) and entrepreneurship and are a great fit for students with interests in technology, business, STEM and social studies. We teach students to think outside of the box, get creative with their solutions and learn through real world examples. Our students are given the opportunity to work with a range of new and emerging technologies such as holograms and artificial intelligence. Our workshops are delivered by our passionate team of facilitators, making the learning fun and engaging.   For more information, visit here .    

Opti-MINDS’ Mission Statement: The Opti-MINDS Creative Sustainability Challenge is an inclusive team challenge which EMPOWERS participants to THINK, CREATE & COMMUNICATE. Opti-MINDS is a creative problem solving event for teams of participants from Preschool to Adult within 4 divisions. It is run by Opti-MINDS Incorporated on a non-profit basis. They are required to solve demanding, open-ended Challenges from one of the following categories: | Language Literature | Science Engineering | Social Sciences | The Opti-MINDS Challenge is an opportunity for all those with a passion for learning & problem solving to showcase their skills & talents in an exciting, vibrant & public way. Opti-MINDS provides for the demand for sophisticated, educational & motivational opportunities. The rapidly increasing & widespread involvement of thousands of participants throughout Queensland & internationally, demonstrates that Opti-MINDS is not only a valuable & worthwhile investment in the education of our citizens, but is also an integral part of our collective future. The Opti-MINDS process mirrors what successful businesses practise. THE CHALLENGE… Teams are required to work together on a Long Term Challenge for up to six weeks without assistance from anyone outside the team. Participants are encouraged to explore possibilities & experiment with ideas as they endeavour to produce their best possible solution. They develop creative & original ways to communicate this solution to others, working within predefined parameters such as limited materials, complex Challenge criteria & the deadlines of The Challenge Day. Students present the product of their ideas – their Challenge solution – to a panel of judges & an audience on Challenge Day. They have 10 minutes in which to present & must do so in a 3 x 3 metre (Approx.) performance area. The teams must also participate in an unseen Spontaneous Challenge on Opti-MINDS Day. This Challenge requires rapid interchange of ideas, the ability to think effectively, creatively, & well-developed group cooperation skills. Judges for both the Long Term & the Spontaneous Challenges are professionals chosen from all areas of education, the arts & industry. They are thoroughly trained to enable them to assess the creative performance & technical aspects of the presentation. For more information, visit here . 

The Young Scientists of Australia (YSA) is a national organisation committed to promoting science and technology and helping young Australians to find the fun in it. The Young Scientists of Australia (YSA) is a national not-for-profit organisation run by and for young people aged 15 to 25, who are passionate about science. YSA runs regular social events for our community, which are open to everyone. We also organise science tours, visits and activities with partner organisations across the year. YSA works to promote science to our peers and the wider community through a variety of volunteering events and camps. What we do: Support National Science Week initiatives Volunteer for the ConocoPhillips Science Experience at Swinburne University, Federation University Australia, Melbourne University, Melbourne University Dookie Campus and at the KIOSC Centre. Volunteer for the prestigious Youth ANZAAS program Volunteer for a range of university and school programs Create custom-designed science support programs for high schools & universities Offer socials, events & camps for members and our community If you are interested in joining, please visit our membership page.  If you'd like to come to one of our events to find out more about us, please have a look at our upcoming events!   For more information, visit here . 

We're young people trying to make a fairer world. Join us. We often get told we're the leaders of tomorrow, but the truth is we don't have to wait until we've finished school or uni to start making a difference - young people are the leaders of today, and the world is ours to change. VGen exists to inspire, educate and empower young people to understand and take action on the biggest global justice issues facing the world. From human trafficking to the refugee safety crisis to eradicating extreme poverty, we're here to make a difference. Join us now. Who we are: VGen is made up of young people aged 15–25 who want to make a difference on global issues. We know that working together is better than working alone, so VGen brings together a vibrant, diverse national and local communities of like-minded young people to build each other up, work together strategically, and create lasting change where it's needed most. For more information, click here . 

Code Club is a nationwide network of volunteer-led coding clubs with a mission to #getkidscoding! We are a charity with the aim of giving every child the skill, confidence and opportunity to shape their world. All Code Clubs are free to join,  and are supported by volunteers, parents, educators and our partners.   For more information, visit here . 

OzCLO is a contest for high school students. It challenges them to develop their own strategies for solving problems in fascinating real languages. The program is designed for high school students from year 9 to year 12. Any secondary school student who enjoys the sample problems on their website is a potential contestant. For more information visit here .

RYPEN provides a group of young people aged 15-17 an opportunity to develop valuable leadership skills. This weekend long program will see you engage with like-minded people, while having fun and learning new skills in areas such as problem solving and public speaking. On top of learning these skills RYPEN will give you a chance to put them to practical use, through debate and physical activity. For more information, google 'RYPEN' as districts have individual websites.