Pacific Guardians is a veteran-led humanitarian organisation focused on disaster response, remote field operations, and resilience support across the Pacific region.

We specialise in:

• rapid disaster assessments
• remote and hard-to-reach operations
• humanitarian coordination support
• resilience and preparedness initiatives

The organisation is currently establishing its Australian charity structure while building operational partnerships across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific. Pacific Guardians works closely with local civil society organisations, government stakeholders, and regional partners.

Our aim is to build a highly credible, agile operational capability that can provide practical support before, during, and after disasters across the Pacific.

The Opportunity

Pacific Guardians is seeking a volunteer Fundraising & Partnerships Manager to help build the organisation’s external relationships, funding opportunities, and long-term sustainability.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to help shape an emerging humanitarian organisation from the ground floor and contribute to meaningful operational impact across the Pacific region.

The role is ideal for someone who enjoys:

• relationship-building
• strategic thinking
• partnership development
• humanitarian or community-focused work
• helping turn good operational ideas into funded capability

Key Duties

The volunteer will assist with:

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

• Identifying potential donors, sponsors, and grant opportunities
• Supporting development of funding proposals and sponsorship approaches
• Helping maintain donor and supporter relationships
• Assisting with fundraising campaigns and outreach activities

Partnerships & External Relations

• Building relationships with businesses, NGOs, veteran organisations, and community groups
• Supporting strategic partnership development
• Assisting with stakeholder engagement and networking opportunities
• Helping coordinate meetings, introductions, and follow-up communications

Strategic Support

• Assisting leadership with growth planning and organisational development
• Helping identify opportunities for collaboration and visibility
• Supporting event planning, presentations, and awareness activities

Communications Support

• Assisting with LinkedIn presence and external communications
• Helping prepare basic partnership and donor materials
• Supporting monthly updates or stakeholder communications

Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone who is:

• A strong communicator and relationship-builder
• Organised and proactive
• Comfortable networking and engaging with people professionally
• Interested in humanitarian, veteran, disaster response, or Pacific community work
• Able to work independently and take initiative

Helpful (but not essential) experience includes:

• fundraising
• business development
• partnerships or sponsorship
• sales/account management
• marketing or communications
• NGO or community sector involvement

We value attitude, initiative, and alignment with the mission more than formal qualifications.

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Benefits of Volunteering With Pacific Guardians

This is an opportunity to:

• Help shape an emerging humanitarian organisation from the ground floor
• Be part of a veteran-led, mission-driven team
• Build meaningful relationships across the humanitarian and Pacific sectors
• Contribute to projects with real-world operational impact
• Develop experience in partnerships, fundraising, and strategic growth
• Work flexibly around existing commitments
• Potentially transition into future paid opportunities as the organisation grows

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The Impact of the Role

The work of this role will directly help Pacific Guardians:

• build operational capability
• secure funding for humanitarian activities
• support Pacific communities
• strengthen partnerships across the region
• improve disaster preparedness and resilience outcomes

This role will help transform Pacific Guardians from an emerging organisation into a sustainable and deployable operational capability.

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Additional Application Information

Applicants are encouraged to provide:

• A short introduction about themselves
• Relevant experience or background
• Why the role interests them

Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an informal phone call or coffee meeting.

A strong alignment with the organisation’s values, professionalism, and collaborative mindset is important.