Volunteer governance opportunities

Governance Institute is pleased to offer a complimentary web listing service for Not-for-Profit organisations requiring assistance in their governance practices. Many NFP organisations would benefit from help from qualified Governance Institute members and we encourage members to offer their support.

NFP organisations currently requiring assistance:

So Brave (Australia’s Young Women’s Breast Cancer Charity), based in Brisbane, Queensland, is seeking a number of volunteer Not-for-profit Board roles to assist with fundraising/philanthropic giving, marketing, young women’s advocacy and clinical or healthcare sector expertise. Your commitment will include 10 Board meetings annually plus 2‒3 annual strategy sessions (outside of normal work hours), Brisbane based meetings but ability to dial in. For further information or to apply please contact Heidi Rodgers, co-sec@sobrave.com.au, 0417 791 995. Applications close Friday, 19 March 2021. Please apply and include your CV with a covering letter.

Council on the Ageing Queensland, based in Brisbane, Queensland, is seeking a volunteer Non-Executive Director to assist with developing and driving broad strategic goals; actively engaging with networks to identify opportunities and build connections; identifying and developing opportunities for growing the business sustainably; advising and supporting the Chief Executive in line with your experience and expertise. Your commitment will include attendance at board meetings held 6‒8 times a year and participation in committees / working parties that meet as required. For further information or to apply please contact Peter Howells, 0401 081 032. Applications close Monday 8 March 2021.

Speech Pathology Australia, is currently seeking two Voluntary Independent (External) Directors to join our existing Board of Directors. One of these positions will be sought from suitable applicants who identify as having an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander background. The successful candidate’s expected commitment will include attending quarterly Board of Director meetings (held Friday afternoon / evening and Saturday) and additional one hour virtual meetings, where required. Further information regarding the role and responsibilities is available via our website. Applications close Thursday, 18 March 2021.

Lower North Shore Community Transport Inc, based in Crows Nest, NSW, is seeking a volunteer Chair of the Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee to assist the Management Committee (board) to effectively discharge its responsibilities for financial reporting, internal accounting controls, internal and external audit functions, and compliance and risk management systems. We are seeking an independent, skilled professional with accounting and financial/risk management experience. Your commitment will include meeting at least four times a year. Meetings may be held in person, by teleconference or other use of technology. For further information or to apply please phone Paul Ashby, President, on 0402 341 233, or send your resume to paulash60@gmail.com. Applications close Monday, 22 March 2021.

The Stepping Out Program is seeking volunteer Board Members with skills and experience in the psychology of sexual assault, the medical profession, social policy, program development and service delivery, marketing and promotion, legal, governance and/or fundraising. The Board meets via videoconference every 4 weeks and Board members also participate in various committees and working groups as needed. Board members should expect to commit approximately 5‒10 hours per month. For further information or to apply please submit your CV and a short cover letter (1 page) describing your skills and experience to our Chair, Carron Johnston carron@steppingout.org.au. Applications close on Sunday, 7 March 2021.

Sydney Fringe, based in Sydney, New South Wales is seeking a volunteer Company Secretary to assist with the administration and legal functions of the Association. The role is expected to maintain high standards of governance and will hold primary responsibility for ensuring that Board processes run efficiently and effectively. Your commitment will include attending monthly meetings which are held the last Wednesday of the month in Newtown, from 6pm. For further information or to apply please contact Kathryn Degotardi, companysecretary@sydneyfringe.com, 0407 931 224. Applications close Monday, 1 March 2021. 

Encouraging Women in Horticulture Australia Inc (EWHA), based in Melbourne, Victoria is seeking a volunteer Secretary to assist with the administration and legal functions of the Association, be a primary contact for the Association, assist with planning and delivery of events and other projects the Association may undertake. Your commitment will include monthly meetings which are held the second Wednesday of the month, from 8pm. For further information or to apply please contact Josephine Mifsud, info@ewha.com.au, 0425 708 950. Applications close Friday, 28 February, 2021.

Listing a volunteer position

NFP organisations requiring support and wishing to add a listing to this service should contact us at careerpost@governanceinstitute.com.au. You do not need to be a Governance Institute member to list a voluntary role. For guidelines and more information, see our FAQs. 

Disclaimer: In listing any NFP organisation on this site, Governance Institute does not assess or endorse its purpose or mission. Provided the organisation is constituted legally and its activities are undertaken legally, Governance Institute is of the view that facilitating improvement of their governance practices is in the best interest of the organisation and the general community. Governance Institute does not participate in due diligence of these volunteer opportunities, apart from confirming their NFP status. Any arrangements made between the Governance Institute member and the NFP organisation are entirely at the risk of the individual and the NFP organisation and Governance Institute accepts no liability. We recommend members assure themselves of the suitability of any volunteer roles in the same way they would for a paid position.