Make-A-Wish - Volunteer Branch Secretary - Devonport

Make-A-Wish - Volunteer Branch Secretary - Devonport

Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children withcritical illnesses. We work withthesekidsandtheir families to grant unforgettable wishes like making unicorns fly, sending kids to the moontoand even helping Australia's youngest ever cricket captain don the baggy green!

The friendly team at the Devonport Branch are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join Make-A-Wish as the volunteer Secretary.

As the volunteer Secretary your main focus will be to:

• Support the branch volunteer President in creating the monthly meeting agenda.
• Create and distribute minutes of branch meetings.
• Work with Head Office to organise the Office Bearer elections for your branch every 2 years.

In addition to the above responsibilities of the volunteer Secretary, you\'ll also be part of the volunteer team helping children who are fighting serious illnesses by:

• Attending your branch meetings on a weekday evening once a month.
• Helping local wish families by capturing their child\'s unique wish and bringing it to life through different stages of the Wish Journey.
• Supporting fundraising and events, from trivia nights and sausage sizzles to gala balls and bake-offs. Note: this is vary by branch location.
• Raising awareness and support in your local community, helping drive our reach and impact to achieve our mission.

Before applying, please consider the following key requirements of a volunteer:

• Must be 18 years of age or over.
• Commit to at least 12 months as a volunteer to ensure consistency for wish children and their families.
• Complete a comprehensive background check, including interview, reference checks, a Working with Children Check (or equivalent for your State/Territory) and a National Background Check.
• Complete comprehensive online induction training within the first 6 weeks, so at least a basic level of technical skill is required, plus access to a personal email and a suitable device, such as a laptop.
• Attend branch meetings on a weekday evening once a month.
• Have access to reliable transport to attend meetings, wishes and fundraising events.

Experience the joy of making wishes come true and support local families through events and activities. If you're inspired by our values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Community, and Child Focus, apply today!

Make-A-Wish Australia is proud to be a child-safe organisation. Our recruitment practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interview process and include background screening to ensure that anyone who joins Make-A-Wish aligns with our values and commitment to child safety.

Category: Young People
Commitment: Regular - more than 6 months
Type Of Work: Administration & Office Management,Companionship & Social Support,Fundraising & Events,
Time Required: Volunteers are required to attend a meeting once a month.
Training: Volunteers will be required to complete online induction modules.

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