BECOME A VOLUNTEER
The Australian War Widows NSW Ltd provides a number of opportunities for corporate volunteers, members and non-members to volunteer and support our organisation. Our volunteers make a real difference in the lives of our members.
If you are interested in one of our volunteer roles, please contact us to discuss what opportunities are currently available. The time you commit is entirely up to you and is flexible based on your availability.
Corporate Volunteering
Your staff can help war widows in NSW while utilising their assigned employee volunteering days. We require skilled volunteering support in the following fields – IT, legal, accounting, media, public relations, marketing, social media and fundraising. We also require support for events (as outlined below). Please contact us if you wish to find out more.
Friendship Line
Our Friendship Line offers a friendly, supportive voice at the other end of the line. Each year, our volunteers make thousands of calls each year to members who may be socially or geographically isolated, unwell, going through a difficult time, or who simply enjoy chatting with someone new.
Calls are made by member volunteers, with support from qualified Community Services Workers.
Club Committees
Members are invited to volunteer for roles supporting their local Club, such as President, Treasurer or Secretary (Guild Clubs) or Co-ordinator (Social Clubs). Many of the roles can be shared. Family members or friends may also be eligible to assist if no members from the Club are able to take on the role.
Event Support
With many elderly members, War Widows NSW makes every effort to ensure our members are well taken care of at our events. Volunteers at our annual Anzac Field of Remembrance, Walk and Picnic, and Christmas Party events assist our members to comfortably make their way to and from the venue and throughout the event as needed.
War Widows NSW is very appreciative for the assistance at our events provided by volunteers from the National Australia Bank, Anzac Memorial and Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
Member Directors
Members who would like to contribute to decisions about the policies and future directions of the organisation are invited to nominate for the position of Member Director on the Board of Directors. Elections are held each year, with nominations invited in March.
