Community Ambassador

Ambulance Wish Western Australia needs help both to raise awareness of the cause and to raise
funds. Our Community Ambassadors play a vital role in representing the Charity at local events and
functions, speaking about our work and the importance of the funds our supporters raise.
Community Ambassadors must be willing to research their local area and network with the
connections that they make. 

Community Ambassadors help to raise awareness of our work by
attending events to talk about our work and encourage others to get involved in fundraising
activities. This is a really important role as it helps us to reach new people, inspire new fundraising
activities and thank our supporters for the work they are doing.

You can volunteer on an ad hoc or regular basis, and we promise you’ll always feel welcome.

Role description

Attending invited events, for example community and social group meetings, school assemblies, and local businesses to give presentations or talk about the work of Ambulance Wish Western Australia and the difference we are making, to inspire people to support us through fundraising or volunteer for the charity, or to thank supporters for the fundraising they have completed. 

  • Representing the charity in a professional manner; 
  • Making conversation with members of the public as appropriate, and answering questions about the charity; 
  • Promoting planned fundraising initiatives and activities; 
  • Seeking out or organising fundraising opportunities.
The role can take many forms depending on your time, connections and confidence. Some Community Ambassadors may prefer to make meetings on a one-to-one basis whereas others may prefer to host a talk in front of small, medium or large groups while others can concentrate on organising fundraising activities. This is a flexible role to suit your availability, and as such there is no minimum time commitment. 
 
What skills, experience and qualities do you need?
  • A passion for the work of Ambulance Wish Western Australia; 
  • A good knowledge of your local area, including businesses and community groups; 
  • Personable, enthusiastic and approachable; 
  • Great initiative; 
  • An honest and trustworthy nature; and
  • An ability to communicate confidently with individuals and groups.  
 
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The benefits to you
  • Experience working with a professional altruistic charity;
  • Meet new people;
  • References for future employers;
  • Develop your skills; and
  • A sense of satisfaction and pride for helping to make a valuable difference.
What you can expect from Ambulance Wish WA
  • An induction session to introduce you to the charity, recognise your skills and identify any ongoing support you may need from us in order to fulfil the role;
  • Invitations to Ambulance Wish Western Australia events;
  • A designated point of contact for support and guidance, when needed; and
  • Volunteer newsletter.

Volunteer agreement

At Ambulance Wish Western Australia, our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Every wish we fulfil is made possible by people who generously contribute their time, skills and compassion to help create meaningful memories for people living with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones.

Our Volunteer Agreement outlines the shared responsibilities, expectations and commitments that help us maintain a safe, respectful and supportive environment for our wish recipients, their families and our volunteers.

The agreement provides an important foundation for volunteering with Ambulance Wish WA, including our commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, dignity, safety and working together in accordance with the charity's values, policies and procedures.

All volunteers are asked to read and acknowledge the Volunteer Agreement as part of their involvement with Ambulance Wish WA. This ensures that everyone understands their responsibilities and the standards that guide our work.

We encourage you to take the time to familiarise yourself with the agreement and ask any questions if something is unclear.

application

Volunteer application form

To get started, please complete our online Volunteer Application Form through our Volunteer Management System.

The form allows us to learn a little about you, your interests, experience and availability, helping us identify opportunities that best suit your skills and preferences.

You can access the application form by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code with your mobile device.

Once your application has been received, our volunteer team will review your details and provide information about the next steps, including any relevant induction and training requirements.