Behind Every Service Is Someone Like You
Not every volunteer picks up a pair of clippers. Some make our impact possible behind the scenes.
Whether you're organising events, supporting volunteers, coordinating recruitment, assisting with grants, managing data, or helping with administration, your contribution keeps Short Back & Sidewalks running smoothly and ensures our frontline teams can focus on changing lives.
The Impact You'll Make
- Support the systems that keep our services running
- Help recruit, onboard and support volunteers
- Assist with event planning and coordination
- Contribute to grant applications and fundraising initiatives
- Provide administrative and data entry support
- Promote volunteer wellbeing and safe service delivery
- Help strengthen an organisation creating dignity and connection across communities
Every hour you give behind the scenes helps make every haircut, conversation and connection possible.
What Makes You a Great Fit
- Organised, reliable and proactive
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Confident using computers and common workplace software (role dependent)
- Passionate about supporting your community
- Committed to SBSW's values of dignity, respect and inclusion
You don't need previous not-for-profit experience—just a willingness to contribute your skills where they're needed most.
The Commitment
Our Operations Team offers flexible volunteer opportunities that can often be completed remotely, with time commitments varying depending on the role. We'll work with you to find a position that suits your skills, interests and availability.
What You'll Gain
- The opportunity to use your professional skills for meaningful social impact
- Experience supporting a growing, purpose-driven charity
- New skills in community operations, project coordination and volunteer engagement
- Connection to a passionate and supportive volunteer community
- The satisfaction of knowing your work helps create services that restore confidence, dignity and connection
You may never cut a haircut—but your work will help make every service possible.
