NTAQ Fundraising Volunteer Program

FUNDRAISING DONATION TEAM VOLUNTEER

This is a ongoing,  regular role in which you will always be teamed up with a second volunteer to manage our collection of fun and joyful Koala Donation Boxes designed by local artists. These boxes are located with our wonderful partners across the Gold Coast from Tugun to Bundall. The role will require you to continue our strong community relationships and complete associated admin tasks such as issuing receipts and helping with correspondence to our generous donors. Why not join up with a friend, to have fun and support this great cause!

Full training and use of a vehicle will be provided. 

Key tasks include:

• Safely and courteously driving to designated businesses.
• Interacting with the public, fellow volunteers, and business owners.
• Collecting existing donation boxes and replacing them with new "Animals with Attitude" donation boxes.
• Recording details such as business names, contact information, and box locations for reporting purposes.
• Engaging with the community to explain how their support aids Currumbin Wildlife Hospital's vital work.
• Expressing gratitude and sharing stories about the Hospital’s impact on local wildlife.

We are looking for people who are passionate about wildlife conservation and possess:

• A positive attitude and ability to work well in a team.
• Availability for regular commitments.
• Age 18 or older with access to email.
• Moderate fitness level (able to carry loads up to 3kg).
• Valid Open Queensland driver’s license and proficiency in safe driving practices.
• Familiarity with using maps and mobile phones.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort in engaging with diverse community members.
• Genuine love for animals and comfort in natural environments.

Benefits:

• Make a meaningful difference in wildlife conservation.
• Gain valuable experience in fundraising and community engagement.
• Join a supportive team dedicated to preserving Australia’s native wildlife.

If you are ready to contribute your time and enthusiasm to this important mission, apply now to become a Donation Team Volunteer.

Your efforts will save precious wildlife. 

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support Currumbin Wildlife Hospital and make a lasting impact in our community. 

FUNDRAISING ADMIN SUPPPORT VOLUNTEER

A regular, mainly office-based role based in the Fundraising Office located at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

Key tasks include:

• Accessing the donate@ email to read and action - forward important information and inquiries to the right people and reply to emails.
• Sorting through emails and ensuring all elements are being checked; delete unwanted emails, check junk mail and “other” tab, and move replied and checked emails to other folders.
• Engaging with donors to provide a thank you message and a tax-deductible receipt for their donation.
• Creating and sending certificates, such as certificates of appreciation, winner certificates, Tree to me, Walkways for Wildlife pavers, and prize vouchers, etc.
• Producing handwritten donor thank-you notes or cards.
• Calling and Emailing donors to listen to why they enjoy supporting and to provide stories of impact.
• Recording details in CRM.
• Taking photos of completed pavers, matching requests to ensure spelling and requests are all correct, etc.
• Assist with maintaining office cleanliness, ensuring all unneeded rubbish and paper is thrown/sorted out, so the office isn’t messy.
• Event preparation – donation boxes, banners, posters, brochures, Square device etc
• Going to events and helping with setting up and packing down, and helping with the overall event

We are looking for people who:

• Are friendly, welcoming and efficient - in person and on the phone.
• Have moderate computer skills, communication skills (grammar and spelling), and a friendly, professional phone manner.
• Have ability to confidently interact with members of the public, team members, corporate partners, and stakeholders.
• Love and care about animals and are comfortable in a natural environment and being near wildlife.
• Are  comfortable attending events and engaging with people.
• Have an understanding of the importance of philanthropy to support our community and to save our environment and its precious creatures.