As a Christmas Event Helper, you will work closely with the Event Coordinator to assist with the planning, organisation, and delivery of the Foundation's Christmas Day Event. You will help ensure all aspects of the event are prepared, coordinated, and ready to create a memorable experience for our guests and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and coordinating Christmas Day event activities.

• Support the sourcing and organisation of event resources, donations, and supplies.

• Liaise with volunteers, community groups, supporters, and stakeholders.

• Assist with volunteer coordination and communication.

• Provide administrative support, including record keeping, data entry, and scheduling.

• Help identify and resolve event planning challenges.

• Assist with event set-up, pack-down, and on-the-day operations.

• Contribute creative ideas to enhance the guest experience.

• Support promotional and engagement activities leading up to the event.

Essential Requirements

• Current Driver's Licence.

• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC).

• Commitment to the values and mission of the Bill Crews Foundation.

Desirable

• Current First Aid Certificate, or willing to obtain one.

• Previous volunteer coordination experience.

• Experience supporting large-scale community events.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in event planning, coordination, administration, or community engagement.

• Is organised, proactive, and able to take initiative.

• Is a "go-getter" who can identify tasks and follow them through to completion.

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Is creative, positive, and solutions-focused.

• Can motivate and support volunteers and community members.

• Is confident using basic administration and computer systems.

• Is reliable, flexible, and able to work collaboratively within a team.

Impact of this role: This volunteer role plays a vital part in supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of the Foundation's major Christmas campaign and events. By assisting with event preparation, administration, stakeholder engagement, and logistics, 'You' the volunteer helps ensure we can provide meals, companionship, gifts, and festive experiences to people experiencing homelessness, hardship, and social isolation. Your contribution strengthens our capacity to deliver a meaningful and dignified Christmas celebration for thousands of community members while supporting the successful execution of one of the Foundation's most significant annual initiatives.

Benefits: Why Volunteer With Us?

By joining our Christmas Event team, you will play an important role in helping create a meaningful Christmas celebration for people experiencing homelessness, disadvantage, and social isolation. Your contribution will help bring hope, connection, dignity, and joy to thousands of people during the festive season.

If you are passionate about community, enjoy event planning, and want to help make Christmas special for those who need it most, we would love to hear from you.