Events - Oxfam Event Support Volunteer
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Position Title: Oxfam Event Support Volunteer |
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Section/Unit: Marketing & Communications / Partnerships & Fundraising Growth |
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Volunteer Manager: Volunteer Engagement Lead, Marketing Communications Manager & Philanthropy Coordinator |
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Number of volunteers: 20 volunteers |
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Why volunteer at Oxfam Australia? At Oxfam Australia, we believe all lives are equal and no one should live in poverty. We are a member of Oxfam International, a global confederation working with partners and local communities in 76 countries.
Volunteering at Oxfam means you will be part of an organisation that is making a difference. You can learn new skills (or add to the skills you already have), meet like-minded people, and contribute to realising a more just and equal world.
The role Over the summer of 2026 and 2027, Oxfam will be engaging in phase two of our community engagement and events pilot. This initiative will involve Oxfam Australia having a presence at a number of events and activations across Melbourne and beyond.
As part of this pilot, we will be engaging up to 20 volunteers to support Oxfam on a flexible basis with our presence at planned events scheduled between October and April. If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer on a flexible basis and support Oxfam with our campaigning and community engagement initiatives, this is the perfect role for you!
Key tasks
Experience/skills/qualifications required
Training provided
We promote diversity and practice equity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
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Start date: Ad hoc basis from November 2026 |
End date: April 2027 |
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Anticipated time commitment: This role involves volunteering on an ad hoc and flexible basis. Shifts will average from 3-5 hours in length per event. Volunteers may sign up to shifts based on availability and interest for approximately 5-10 events that will occur between November 2026 and April 2027. |
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Can the role be performed during flexible hours? Volunteers may choose which shifts they wish to support with. |
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Will the position involve access to sensitive information? Yes. |
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Location of role: Various locations across Melbourne (most locations within 10km of Melbourne CBD) as well as our West Melbourne office. |
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Child Safeguarding
As an agency undertaking work both nationally and internationally and in humanitarian response, OAU takes its duty of care seriously to safeguard children and recognises that it must meet community expectations, and the trust placed in its personnel to maintain the highest standards of conduct with children. Therefore, all positions within OAU are required to understand and comply with the Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
- This role requires work in communities on a regular basis. It is a requirement for volunteers engaged in this role to hold a valid Victorian Working with Children’s Check (volunteer or an employment card if you may already hold this).
Compliance checks
- A criminal history check is required for this position
- Two reference checks are required for this position
Code of conduct
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work and volunteer for us.
Health, safety & wellbeing
We give priority to protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people, supporters, and the communities we work with. If successful, you will be required to adhere to all Oxfam health, safety and wellbeing policies and procedures and take all reasonable care that your actions or omissions do not impact on the health and safety of others.
Other comments
- Note – light lifting of items may be involved with some shifts/events.
Qualifications Required
- Ages 18 and up
- Police Check Must be Completed
- Agreement to Oxfam Policies Must be Agreed
- Working With Children's Check (Volunteer) Must be Valid
