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How to volunteer with us

How you can help

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How to volunteer with us

Our passionate volunteers help us save Australian hearts, giving up their time for our cause. It’s thanks to people like you that we can achieve our ambitious goals.

You can volunteer in a variety of ways

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At our offices

Join our teams at one of our eight offices around Australia. You’ll get to work closely with our staff on critical projects and activities.

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Through our walking program

The lifeblood of our walking program, volunteer walk organisers get thousands of Australians walking their way to better health every day. Find out more.

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Consumer Review Committee

Hear from Felicity Tucker, a dedicated volunteer who shares her experience with the Heart Foundation's Consumer Review Committee and what makes this role so rewarding.

Volunteers make a difference 

Heart Foundation volunteers make a significant difference. For example, Rockhampton volunteers wrap Christmas presents each year to raise vital funds to help us fight heart disease. It’s a great way to have fun with new friends and old. 

Meet our volunteers 

Stephen Pike

I volunteer to contribute to a cause that I am passionate about... and honour my mother’s life who suffered from heart disease and passed away way too soon."

Stephen Pike

Volunteer

Coleen Hill

I like working with other staff knowing that collectively, we are working to educate people on the risk factors and prevention of heart disease."

Coleen Hill

Volunteer

Sree Sreekumar

Volunteering at the Heart Foundation ... has really opened my eyes to just how important volunteers are for not-for-profit organisations and Australian communities."

Sree Sreekumar

Volunteer

Our volunteer promise 

  • We offer meaningful volunteer roles that contribute to the work that we do.
  • You'll have a clear role description and be guided and supported by a member of staff.
  • We welcome you into our friendly team.
  • You get appropriate training and orientation, and opportunities to learn, network, and gain experience. 

How to volunteer 

If you’re 18 or over and keen to volunteer, check our current volunteer opportunities.

Last updated13 February 2025

| Last reviewed20 February 2024