Event volunteering
This section is used to advertise upcoming events on behalf of our member organisations where there is a need for volunteers. Event volunteering is great for those who are looking for one off or short term volunteer opportunities or for those who want to try something different.
Keep up to date with future events by joining our events database. Once a month we'll email you with all the latest upcoming events that require volunteers. You can then pick at choose which events you volunteer at throughout the year. There is no obligation to volunteer it's just an information service that keeps you up to date.
Shinju Matsuri Festival - Broome - 27 August to 5 September 2010
The beautiful northwest town of Broome will come alive with 10 days of festivities that showcases talents of Broome including traditional and contemporary arts, and industry, community and tourism events which celebrate and acknowledge the town’s unique culture, history and diversity. Shinju Matsuri encourages all cultural groups from the Broome community to participate in the celebrations to develop constructive and harmonious Broome community relationships. The Festival is seeking volunteers to assist with a wide range of tasks leading up to and during the Festival. Volunteers carry out many tasks including: selling festival merchandise; staffing road closures and redirecting traffic; directing traffic to designated parking areas; recording attendance numbers; distributing surveys and assisting with their completion; set up and pack down (including cleaning and rubbish collection) of specific events; serving of food; selling and checking of entrance tickets to events; providing information to visitors to the Festival.
Participants in the Visiting Volunteers Programme would be particularly welcome to volunteer at the Festival. If you are able to volunteer or just wish to find out more about the Festival contact Melanie Virgo on 9195 5336 or admin@shinjumatsuri.com.au.
Alzheimers WA Street Appeal Volunteer - Friday 24 September 2010
Alzheimers WA are urgently seeking volunteers for the annual street appeal on Friday 24 September. If you have a couple of hours to spare on the day we are seeking the services of "movers and shakers" of tins at many locations around transport hubs in the Perth metropolitan area. The appeal aims to raise vital funds to provide essential services to people with dementia and their carers.
You can register your interest to volunteer by contacting Kathleen Yip on 6271 1038 or kathleen.yip@alzheimers.asn.au.
Perth Royal Show Silver Chain Stall Team Member - September / October 2010
Is the Royal Show your thing? Can you volunteer for 4 hours and receive free entry into the show?
We are looking for volunteers to support our staff in providing information to the community about the services which we provide and selling Silver Chain fundraising merchandise at the upcoming Perth Royal Show. To volunteer with us at this event you have to be prepared for lots of fun! You will be required to assist with a 4 hour shift commitment. Volunteers must be over 18 years of age and will undergo a National police Check (easy process and Silver Chain pays for the check). You will be supported by a Silver chain Staff Buddy. Shifts are available daily between Saturday 25 September – Friday 2 October 2010 and between 0900 – 13:00, 13:00 – 17:00, 17:00 – 21:00 You will be provided with the following;
• Free entry ticket to The Perth Royal Show
• Silver Chain Volunteer T-shirt
• Briefing sheet on the services in which Silver Chain provides
For more information, or to register your interest, contact Deida Nicholls at Silver Chain on 9201 6768 or dnicholls@silverchain.org.au.
Tin / Shakers / Merchandise Sellers for RSPCA - Friday, 8 October 2010
We need hundreds of animal loving supporters to hit the street with us and shake a tin to raise much needed funds for the RSPCA Happy Tails Day.
Happy Tails Day is the RSPCA’s biggest national fundraising appeal. The event culminates on Friday, 8th October in a grass roots street appeal in Subiaco and the Perth CBD. We need hundreds of animal loving supporters to hit the street with us and shake a tin to raise much needed funds for the RSPCA in Western Australia. The more people shaking a tin on the day the more money we raise for animals in need. Shifts are available between 8.00am and 2.00pm. We’ll provide you with tins, badges and stickers. You can bring your pets along as long as you are sure the animal will not get distressed at the event with so many people around (and obviously only well-socialised animals). Volunteers under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult.
For more information or to volunteer contact Donna Dagg at ddagg@rspcawa.asn.au
Pink Ribbon Day - Monday 26 October 2010
Cancer Council's Pink Ribbon Day aims to help raise awareness about breast cancer, as well as raise funds towards research, education and patient support programs. While survival rates have increased with recent breakthroughs, one in nine women still face diagnosis by the age of 85 and will need help and support. You can show your support for breast cancer by volunteering your time to help.
You can express your interest at events@cancerwa.asn.au or by calling the Cancer Council on 9212 4333.
AWESOME ARTS Festival - 18 to 28 November 2010
The AWESOME International Arts Festival for Bright Young Things is a showcase of amazing and exciting contemporary art from all around the world. Each November young people and their families are invited to enjoy an extraordinary array of new media, film, animation, contemporary dance, sculpture, installation and theatre in the Perth CBD.. AWESOME volunteers, known as AWESOME ANGELS can be involved in many areas of Festival organisation such as Festival Management, Production, Front of House, Marketing and Publicity, Public Relations, Distribution, School Touring and Event Management.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at this AWESOME event contact Ashlee Giblett on 9485 0560 or ashlee@awesomearts.com.
Register now to receive info on upcoming events requiring volunteers. We'll drop you an email once a month with all the details, no obligations.