The Heart Foundation


Our passionate volunteers help us save Australian hearts, giving up their time for our cause. It’s thanks to people like you that we can achieve our ambitious goals. 

We welcome volunteers who are over 18 years of age and who represent the diverse country that is Australia.

See below for volunteer opportunities that are currently available and click through them for details on how to apply. 

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Current Volunteer Opportunities

Research Consumer Review Committees

The Heart Foundation is inviting consumers to join our Review Committees and help review applications across our research funding portfolio.

 

Whether you have lived experience of heart disease, care for someone with a heart condition, work as a health professional, or simply share our passion for a healthier Australia, your insights are invaluable. By contributing your perspective, you will help ensure that the best research projects receive funding to improve heart health for everyone in Australia.

 

What’s involved?

 

  • Read the volunteering role description here.
  • Full training provided, including understanding research terminology, scoring and processes.
  • Flexible participation with support from our team throughout the review period.
  • Reviews are completed online at a time that suits you within the review period.

 

Get involved today
Express your interest by completing this application form
or contact us with any questions at research@heartfoundation.org.au 

 

Your voice matters - join us in shaping the future of heart health research.

Walk Organisers

Heart Foundation Walking is Australia’s largest FREE walking network. It is a social, fun and easy way for people to walk and be active.

We always welcome new Walk Organisers to this hugely popular program so if you are passionate about improving the health of your community, this could be a great way to do it.

Walk Organisers come from all walks of life (no pun intended!) and across Australia. The role is flexible as they can decide where, how frequently and how long they walk for.

Some of the roles and responsibilities of a Walk Organiser are to:

  • Complete basic online induction (approx. 40 minutes)
  • Plan the walking routes
  • Promote their walk with the assistance of their Local Coordinator and the Heart Foundation
  • Enter monthly attendance logs on the online system
  • Attend walks and welcome new walkers

What support do Walk Organisers get?

  • Recognition as a Heart Foundation volunteer
  • Online training
  • Free merchandise
  • Walker Recognition Scheme which rewards and acknowledges walking milestones
  • Insurance cover
  • Free resources to promote the group

Help get your community active. Click here to register today!

Support Australian Health Research

Supporting Australian health research is crucial for better health outcomes, especially for heart disease. The Heart Foundation is working with Join Us, a national non-profit research register connecting people with health research opportunities.

By registering, you support vital research and improve care for heart disease patients. Sign up to make a meaningful difference and support a healthier future for Australians.

What we do

We lead a national movement for improved health and wellbeing, with heart health at its core. 

Our vision is that heart health will be achievable by everyone in Australia by 2050. 

To achieve this, we work alongside communities, government, industry, researchers, healthcare professionals, supporters, people with lived experience, and volunteers to harness collective knowledge and experience, both nationally and globally. 

Read our 25-year vision for heart health in Australia.