Make a Difference in Your Community — Volunteer with Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland
At Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland, our mission is to ensure that no one has to face their darkest moments alone. Every event and fundraiser we run helps fund our 24/7 crisis support services, suicide prevention programs, and community mental health initiatives. But none of it is possible without the passion and dedication of our volunteers.
By volunteering with us, you’re not just helping others — you’re growing too.
Whether you're supporting a local fundraiser, helping run a community event, or lending a hand behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a team that’s creating real impact. Along the way, you’ll build new skills, expand your network, and gain a deeper understanding of mental health and wellbeing in our community.
Why Volunteer?
- Support Lifesaving Services: Every dollar raised helps us answer more calls and provide more support to those in crisis.
- Grow Personally and Professionally: Develop leadership, communication, and event coordination skills in a supportive environment.
- Connect with Community: Meet like-minded people who care about making a difference.
- Be Part of Something Bigger: Join a movement that’s changing lives — one conversation, one event, one act of kindness at a time.
Whether you can give a few hours or a few days, your time makes a difference.
Ready to get involved? Select an opportunity and Fill in an Application today!
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Volunteer for Events & Fundraising
Are you passionate about connecting with people and raising awareness for a life-saving cause?
Join Lifeline Sydney & Sutherland as a Community Events & Fundraising Volunteer and help us spread hope, raise vital funds, and promote mental health support across our region.
As a volunteer, you'll represent Lifeline at local events, shopping centres, expos, festivals, and fundraisers - engaging with the public, sharing our mission, and helping ensure no one faces a crisis alone.
What You'll Be Doing
- Represent Lifeline at scheduled events and community initiatives
- Engage with the public to raise awareness of our services and programs
- Provide referral information to Lifeline and other support organisations
- Build relationships with community members and service providers
- Partner with other organisations to co-deliver events
- Collect donations in line with our cash-handling procedures
What You'll Gain
- Personal growth through meaningful community engagement
- Development tools and experiences to build your confidence and communication skills
- Quarterly meetups with like-minded volunteers
- Recognition for your contribution and commitment
- A welcome pack and ongoing support from our team
- Social and networking opportunities - both in person and online
"It's rewarding to know the funds we raise directly help people in crisis and those who need support."
- Lifeline Volunteer
If you're ready to make a difference and be part of something bigger, we'd love to hear from you. ‘Fill in an Application’ today and help us bring hope to the heart of our community.
