Motor Neurone Disease Qld

Join us on Global MND Awareness Day as we honour those living with Motor Neurone Disease, acknowledge the challenges they face each day, and recognise their strength and resilience. We will also pay tribute to those who have lost their lives to MND, ensuring their legacies continue to be remembered.

This special day brings the MND community together in a visible show of support as we plant cornflowers and release butterflies in a shared moment of reflection and hope.

About the Role

As a Volunteer Event Assistant, you will play an important part in supporting guests as they participate in the cornflower planting and butterfly release. You’ll be involved from set-up through to pack-down, helping ensure the morning runs smoothly and creating a warm, welcoming experience for all attendees.

• When: Sunday, 21 June
• Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
• Where: Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens, Brisbane

Important: This is an outdoor event. Please come prepared for time in the sun—wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes, slip slop slap, and bring a hat.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting with event set-up and pack-down
• Welcoming and guiding guests
• Distributing cornflower plants and gardening tools
• Supporting merchandise sales

About You

• Friendly, approachable, and able to engage respectfully with attendees
• Comfortable handling money, including using EFTPOS and Square devices
• Reliable and able to follow direction
• Physically able to stand for periods of time and assist with unpacking merchandise

Why Volunteer?

By giving your time and skills, you’ll be contributing to an event that helps MND Queensland provide vital care and support services to people living with MND and their families. You’ll also gain valuable event experience, build your portfolio, and join a passionate and welcoming team.

Please Note

Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to be covered by our personal accident insurance.

Children aged 14 and under must attend with a parent.

Insurance coverage is provided up to age 75. Volunteers over 75 are welcome to participate but should be aware that insurance coverage is limited.