Make-A-Wish® Australia brings amazing people together to grant inspirational, life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We work with these kids and their families to grant unforgettable wishes - like making unicorns fly, sending kids to the moon and even helping Australia's youngest ever cricket captain don the baggy green!  

The friendly team at our Northern Perth Branch are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to join Make-A-Wish as their volunteer President.  

As the volunteer Branch President, your main focus will be to lead a group of passionate and diverse individuals towards Make-A-Wish Australia’s shared goal to make every eligible child’s wish come true. You will achieve this by: 

• Leading monthly meetings to discuss any relevant updates, from wishes and event planning to compliance requirements.  
• Supporting your team of volunteers to ensure they are engaged and enjoying their Make-A-Wish experience and directing them to Head Office support services when required. 
• Motivating your branch volunteers by encouraging everyone to take ownership of their roles and responsibilities. 
• Monitoring the capacity and culture of your branch and working with Head Office to support recruitment and engagement. 

In addition to the above responsibilities of the volunteer President, you’ll also be part of the volunteer team supporting children who are fighting serious illnesses by: 

• Helping local wish families by capturing their child’s unique wish and bringing it to life through different stages of the Wish Journey 
• Supporting fundraising and events, from trivia nights and sausage sizzles to gala balls and bake-offs. Please note that events vary by branch location. 
• Raising awareness and support in your local community, helping drive our reach and impact to achieve our mission. 

Before applying, please consider the following key requirements of a volunteer:

• Must be 18 years of age or over. 
• Commit to at least 12 months as a volunteer to ensure consistency for wish children and their families. 
• Complete a comprehensive background check, including interview, reference checks, a Working with Children Check (or equivalent for your State/Territory) and a National Background Check. 
• Complete online induction training within the first 6 weeks of becoming a volunteer, so you must have at least basic technical skills and access to a personal email address and a computer or smart phone/device. 
• Attend branch meetings on a weekday evening once a month. 
• Have access to reliable transport to attend meetings, wishes and fundraising events. 

 Experience the joy of making wishes come true and support local families through events and activities. If you're inspired by our values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Community, and Child Focus, apply today!  

Make-A-Wish Australia is proud to be a child-safe organisation. Our recruitment practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interview process and include background screening to ensure that anyone who joins Make-A-Wish aligns with our values and commitment to child safety.