Volunteers – whether they are students on placements, members of our Board or Support Group leaders – they are an integral to what we do. We greatly appreciate their support and assistance in the delivery of our programs.
Current positions for volunteers are advertised as they become available.
WayAhead Mental Health Directory Volunteer
Wanting to fill in some of your spare time and contribute to the well-being of others?
WayAhead is seeking volunteers who can commit one or two days per week to assist us in maintaining our WayAhead information directory. The directory contains over 6,000 listings of mental health and community services in NSW and is visited by over 160,000 people per year.
Keeping the information current and reliable for users of the directory requires a team of people checking accuracy of the information. This is done by cold calling organisations who are listed.
If you have an eye for detail, enjoy talking on the phone and have excellent communication skills we would love to hear from you.
Our vibrant office is based in Woolloomooloo and on-site training is provided.
We are seeking volunteers who can work on Wednesday, Thursday or Fridays. Applications close Friday March 1st 2019.
For more information about the role please download the position description or call us on 9332 0241.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds, LGTBQ people and people with lived experience of mental health issues and disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
To apply please forward your current resume and a letter addressing the selection criteria to: volunteers@collectivepurpose.org.au
Writers and Contributors to the Mental Health Matters Magazine
WayAhead produces a quarterly magazine for members and stakeholders in mental health across NSW. Volunteer writers and contributors are welcome to submit pitches and articles throughout the year to be considered for upcoming editions. Articles have been written by individuals and organisations working in the community sector, students and academics, consumers, and carers.
To find out more about upcoming edition themes and submission deadlines, contact the editor of Mental Health Matters at media@wayahead.org.au
To apply for this or other volunteer positions – please use the online application form.
Other Opportunities
WayAhead is always accepting Expressions of Interest from potential volunteers. There may not be additional positions right now, but you are welcome to submit your EOI and we will keep it on file and contact you when suitable positions become available. To express your interest in volunteering with our organisation please forward a detailed CV including a covering letter outlining your experience or interests relevant to the mental health sector, which of our programs or what types of work you are interested in completing, and your availability, to Cecilia Rais at volunteers@collectivepurpose.org.au
To apply for this or other volunteer positions – please use the online application form.
Collective Purpose
Collective Purpose is a collaborative framework that has been created by three organisations (including WayAhead) that are striving to make a difference in mental health.
The three partner organisations are WayAhead – Mental Health Association NSW (WayAhead), Being | Mental Health & Wellbeing Consumer Advisory Group (Being) and Mental Health Carers NSW (Arafmi).
When you are applying or writing to Collective Purpose about work or volunteer opportunities you can be assured that WayAhead will be receiving your information and interest.