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How to volunteer with us
Join our volunteers and make a difference to the heart health of Australians.
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
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.At an event
Raise vital contributions to fund life-saving research and have fun while you do it!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
Volunteers make a difference
Meet our volunteers
 "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 | |
 "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 | |
 "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 |
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
Health Professional Tools
Health Professional Tools
Health Professional Tools
Guidelines, publications and support for the health professional community....
Time to book a Heart Health Check?
Time to book a Heart Health Check?
Time to book a Heart Health Check?
If you're 45 and over, or 30 and over if you're of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you should book your Heart Health Check today...
Together, we can change the future of heart disease
Together, we can change the future of heart disease
Together, we can change the future of heart disease
The power of your ongoing support can help save lives and keep more families together. Help us continue to fund promising heart research projects by donating today. ...
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Pumpkin falafel wraps
Pumpkin falafel wraps
Pumpkin falafel wraps
Heart Foundation recipes
Heart Foundation recipes
Heart Foundation recipes
Check out our recipe categories to find your next heart healthy meal....
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment and management
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment and management
Absolute CVD risk assessment is an integrated approach that estimates the cumulative risk of multiple risk factors to predict a heart attack or stroke event in the next five years....
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Are you at risk of heart disease?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Are you at risk of heart disease?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Are you at risk of heart disease?
Preventing heart disease starts with knowing your risk factors and making changes to live a healthier life. ...
Christmas recipes
Christmas recipes
Christmas recipes
Find heart healthy festive recipes. ...
Kids recipes
Kids recipes
Kids recipes
Find heart healthy kids recipes...
10 ways to get the right balance of fats
10 ways to get the right balance of fats
10 ways to get the right balance of fats
Getting the right balance of fats in your diet can improve your heart health....
Salad recipes
Salad recipes
Salad recipes
Search through our tasty salad recipes...
Norm discovered he was at risk of a major heart attack just in the nick of time
Norm discovered he was at risk of a major heart attack just in the nick of time
Norm discovered he was at risk of a major heart attack just in the nick of time
Norm didn’t worry too much about his cholesterol problem – until an angiogram revealed he had an 80 per cent blockage in a major heart artery. ...
Italian fish parcels
Italian fish parcels
Italian fish parcels
Types of physical activity
Types of physical activity
Types of physical activity
Nine out of 10 Australians could reduce the risk of heart disease by walking as little as 15 minutes more each day....
Beef recipes
Beef recipes
Beef recipes
Find heart healthy beef recipes....
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) clinical resources
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) clinical resources
Resources and clinical information for health professionals...
Future Leader Fellowship
Future Leader Fellowship
Stipend and project support funding for the best and brightest in cardiovascular research. ...
Meatloaf
Meatloaf
Bushfire smoke particulate and its implication on the heart and lungs in regional Australia
Bushfire smoke particulate and its implication on the heart and lungs in regional Australia
Dr Tatt Jhong Haw, Institution: The University of Newcastle...
Heart failure resources for patients
Heart failure resources for patients
Educate your patients on everything they need to know about heart failure and managing their condition ...
WEBINAR | Pressure rising: Clinical controversies and updates in hypertension
WEBINAR | Pressure rising: Clinical controversies and updates in hypertension
WEBINAR | Pressure rising: Clinical controversies and updates in hypertension
Blueprint for an active Australia
Blueprint for an active Australia
Blueprint for an active Australia
The Blueprint for an active Australia provides evidence-based actions to help address physical inactivity....
Sorting out your finances after a heart attack
Sorting out your finances after a heart attack
Sorting out your finances after a heart attack
Explore how to manage your financial concerns after a heart attack. ...
Support after a heart attack
Support after a heart attack
Support after a heart attack
Many different thoughts may go through your head after a heart attack and you may be presented with complicated medical info. Know where to get support. ...
Using simple blood and urine tests to detect early risk of heart attack
Using simple blood and urine tests to detect early risk of heart attack
Dr Umar Ali, Institution: University of Western Australia...
Q&A with Dr Lewan Parker
Q&A with Dr Lewan Parker
Q&A with Dr Lewan Parker
Identifying microvascular dysfunction as a novel mechanism of poor health in heart failure patients....