Welcome!
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Dementia Australia in the Australian Capital Territory.
Our volunteers are an integral part of our organisation and assist us in various ways, with several social support programs, fundraising and events such as our Memory Walk & Jog series.
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered to join our volunteering team, there are a few things we need you to do right now.
Important Notes to Consider
If you have any questions, let us know by contacting: volunteer@dementia.org.au
Volunteers aged 12 and older are welcome to apply.
All volunteers under 18 MUST volunteer with a parent or guardian.
Parents/ Guardians MUST also register and be available to volunteer with you.
Your application will only proceed and be accepted once both applications have been received. Make sure you identify each other in the appropriate sections of your profiles.
If you have any questions or encounter problems with your volunteer portal, please contact us via the “Contact” tab.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Supporting the Dementia Australia event crew ensuring the event runs smoothly and safely as possible. Roles include the following
Supporting the Dementia Australia event crew making sure that the track, the participants and the general public have a safe and fun experience throughout the morning.
As Course Supervisor, you will work with the great track team, and be the main contact and supervisor within a smaller team situated around the track. Your main role is to maintain communication and safety during the event via radio and mobile phone when required.
Typically Course Supervisor roles are suited to volunteers with previous Memory Walk & Jog or similar event experience, but not essential.
Bringing your enthusiasm and cheer volunteers will encourage and guide participants around the track safely.
As our mascot “Al the Elephant” your role is to wear a costume that includes a moulded head with limited vision and big enclosed feet. You will always be supported by an assistant throughout the day. The mascot and assistant volunteer may elect to share the roles throughout the morning.
(volunteers before consulted before allocation)
Supporting the Dementia Australia event crew making sure that the track, the participants and the general public have a safe and fun experience throughout the morning. Bringing your enthusiasm and cheer volunteers will encourage and guide participants around the track safely. The use of two radios may be required by some volunteers.
Sweep Riders are an integral part of any race. These are the volunteers who lead the pack of participants, ensuring the safety of our participant’s runners, walks and the general public also using the public space. Sweep Riders are also the last, following the last participant playing a part in helping people do something they weren’t sure they could. Volunteers will be required to BYO a Bicycle and Helmet and the ability to ride approximately 20 km (course dependent) safely amongst large groups of people.
(volunteers will be required to BYO bicycle & Helmet, be able to ride 50kms comfortably)
In-personal volunteering where volunteers will connect with regular clients who live with Dementia and those who support someone living with Dementia.
Our social support Volunteers play important roles in people’s lives, keeping people connected, active, and able to participate in the activities.
The role of the volunteer is to actively contribute to clients and programs under the professional direction, guidance, and support of Dementia Australia staff.
Our social support programs aim to help support clients in developing social connections with people who are in similar circumstances and to reduce possible social isolation while allowing people to feel connected and normalised feature in the community.
Various Social Support Programs may include craft, carpentry, coffee, chat sessions, walking groups, sporting activities, men’s sheds and our Memory Lane Café program.
Volunteers will have a warm, welcoming approach, a genuine interest in others, happiness to help with practical tasks, and experience supporting someone living with dementia, which is desirable but not essential.
Volunteers will support Dementia Australia to ensure special events run safely and efficiently. Successful events mean we can raise vital funds and positively impact, make a difference and support those living with Dementia.
A fantastic way to meet new people, bond with colleagues and friends, and learn new skills. Students requiring logged hours are encouraged to apply.
Volunteers may be asked to undertake various roles before, during and after the event. Roles may include the following: raffle ticket selling, wayfinding, track marshalling, information booth attendants, t-shirt distribution, registration desk duties, drink station attendants, auctioneering, and flyer distribution.
Our events are ad-hoc, being held around the country throughout the year. There are no set days or hours, so volunteering with us can fit alongside work, family or study commitments.
Sharing information with the public about dementia is an essential aspect of Dementia Australia's work.
Volunteers help us have a valuable and positive presence at these events. We have volunteer roles at these events to suit everyone. They may involve chatting with the community about Dementia, handing out Dementia Australia information resources and merchandise, collecting donations, selling raffle tickets, running competitions and activities, and assisting with the setup and pack down of events.
Our events are ad-hoc, being held around the country throughout the year. There are no set days or hours, so volunteering with us can fit alongside work, family, or study commitments.
If you are interested in volunteering in another state, all you need to do is contact your Volunteer Coordinator.
They will be able to add you to another state.
Where you will be able to view volunteering opportunities.
Virtual volunteering opportunities are infrequent and usually designed for a specific program or task.
Virtual volunteers work over the internet via computer, tablet, or phone to provide their skilled services to support Dementia Australia programmes. Volunteers will be matched according to the requirements of the program. Knowledge of Microsoft applications such as TEAMS is a requirement.
Over 18 years of age, COVID vaccination is required.
Preference is given to skilled/ qualified and experienced volunteers.
Support our Memory Walk & Jog team to provide a world-class fundraising event.
Volunteers are vital to the day, giving an enthusiastic welcome and practical support.
There is a range of ways to help: - Taking Registrations, Way Finders, Distributing T-shirts, Sweep Bike Riders and even, being our Event Mascot AL the Elephant
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra Memory Walk & Jog | 1 | 2/23/2025 | 2/23/2025 | |
