Volunteers have been supporting the work of the Heart Foundation since its beginnings in 1959. In fact, volunteers contribute many more hours to the work of the Heart Foundation than our team of staff could ever achieve. The vital work of volunteers enables the Heart Foundation's life saving work of preventing early death and disability from heart disease and stroke to continue.
The annual Doorknock Appeal takes place nation-wide each September. It is our largest public fundraising event and its success relies on the support of over 100,000 volunteers. By registering as a volunteer collector for the next Doorknock Appeal you will be helping us to save Australian lives. Click here to find out more.
The many areas of work that volunteers take part in across Australia include:
- Annual Doorknock Appeal
- Administrative support
- Event organisation and participation
- Annual fundraising appeals
- Project work for professionals and students
- Speakers groups
- Jump Rope for Heart and schools programs
- Donor thank you program
The volunteer program of the Heart Foundation is based on a reciprocal model that ensures that the needs of the volunteer are taken into account. The Heart Foundation welcomes people of all ages, from all walks of life, with all levels of education and from all parts of the wider community. Becoming a volunteer for the Heart Foundation provides you with:
- An interesting and dynamic work place
- A chance to update your skills in a supportive environment
- Friendship and social contact
- An opportunity to play a vital part in life-saving work
- A chance to stay abreast of the latest health issues
- A step toward moving back into paid work
Find out how to become a volunteer
The Heart Foundation has offices in all States and Territories and several offices in regional areas of Queensland and New South Wales. To find out how to volunteer in your local office of the Heart Foundation please phone us on 1300 36 27 87, or you can send us an email (please don't forget to let us know what State or Territory you reside in).