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Volunteering with Women in Aid & Development

 

Volunteers & Interns govern and manage Women in Aid & Development (WiAD), they deliver events and services to members and supporters and are responsible for a range of roles and tasks which are described below. 

In turn WiAD provides Volunteers & Interns with induction, training, guidance and support to create a worthwhile and rewarding experience and enhance their career prospects. 

WiAD  asks that all Volunteers & Interns work cooperatively to create a consultative and collaborative environment that people are happy and proud to be part of.

We invite you to Volunteer by completing the form below - we will be in touch to provide more information and learn more about the role that would best suit your skills, experience and availability - don’t hesitate. Our aim is to help you gain skills by working with us and other volunteers.

Embrace Virtual Volunteering for Lasting Impact

 

In an interconnected world where physical barriers are diminishing, the power of virtual volunteering has emerged as a force for positive change. Women in Aid and Development (WiAD) offers many virtual volunteering opportunities, providing a gateway for volunteers to contribute significantly to a meaningful cause. Engaging in virtual volunteering not only allows women to enter the aid and development sector from the comfort of their homes but also provides a unique chance to build a network that can sustain and enrich their careers in this field.

1. Breaking barriers: The value of virtual volunteering in Aid and Development

Virtual volunteering with WiAD transcends geographical limitations, enabling women from diverse backgrounds to make a tangible difference in the lives of those in need. Through online projects and initiatives, WIAD works on its core mission of sharing women's skills, knowledge and experience in these sectors to inspire and support all women to pursue and succeed in leadership roles. Embracing virtual volunteering means that you can leverage your skills and expertise to drive positive change without leaving your home, making it accessible to women with various commitments and responsibilities.

2. A world of learning: Developing skills through virtual engagement

Engaging in virtual volunteering opens doors to a world of learning and skill development. WiAD offers a range of virtual projects that allow you to gain hands-on experience in areas like project management, sector engagement, research, data analysis, and communications. The flexibility of virtual opportunities also enables you to collaborate with professionals and experts worldwide, exposing you to diverse perspectives and innovative approaches. The skills and experiences gained through virtual volunteering become valuable assets, enriching your professional journey in the aid and development sector.

3. A global network: Building connections from afar

Virtual volunteering is not just about remote tasks; it's about building connections beyond borders. By joining WiAD, you become part of a global network of passionate individuals united by a shared purpose. Collaborating with fellow volunteers, mentors, and experts from various countries and regions empowers you to build meaningful relationships and exchange knowledge. This diverse network can become an essential source of support, guidance, and opportunities throughout your career in the sector.

4. Creating lasting change: The ripple effect of virtual volunteering

The impact of virtual volunteering goes beyond immediate assistance; it creates a ripple effect of positive change that extends far and wide. By dedicating your time and energy to virtual projects, you inspire others to engage in similar endeavours, multiplying the collective impact on the aid and development sector. Furthermore, the initiatives and partnerships formed during virtual volunteering can continue to thrive long after the projects have concluded, leaving a legacy of positive transformation.

Embracing virtual volunteering with WiAD and other like-minded organisations opens a world of possibilities for women who aspire to make a lasting impact on global communities. Through virtual opportunities, women can contribute their skills, gain invaluable experiences, build a diverse network, nurture leadership abilities, and create positive change from the comfort of their homes.

Let us seize the power of virtual volunteering and collectively work towards a brighter, more equitable future for all, regardless of borders or boundaries!

 

Current Volunteer & Intern Vacancies

Great roles that will enhance your CV - see details and apply below.

Current Volunteer Roles available:

  • Website Support - Must know Squarespace

  • CRM Support - Must Know Hubspot

  • WIAW Quote Volunteer

  • Knowledge Centre Volunteer

Current Intern roles available:

None currently available.

 

All Roles at Women in Aid & Development

Communications Interns

Communications Interns are appointed for a six-month assignment twice each year. They take responsibility for creating and curating content across multiple channels and providing administrative support and reports to the program Committees. In turn interns gain first-hand experience that helps develop skills in digital marketing, copywriting and communications.

CRM Support Volunteer

WiAD is developing a CRM to manage our communications and programs. We have done this with support from a CRM support volunteer with expertise in HubSpot management and welcome others with HubSpot expertise.

Event Leadership Committee

Volunteers are based in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney and bring local knowledge and insights to help deliver events face to face and online.

Members meet by teleconference to consider and agree topics for networking events, suggest speakers, facilitate discussions, help to secure speakers and venues. They attend the events to welcome participants, organise food and drinks, welcome attendees and to host breakout rooms for online events.

One person is selected from the event leadership committee in each city to be city leader and facilitator of face-to-face discussions.

Website Support

Responsible for some technical aspects of the website, ensuring it is coherent and content aligns with programs. Sets up registration and payment gateways.

Website Design Refresh Project

WiAD website was built in Squarespace some time ago and needs a refresh - do you have web design skills to undertake a short project to advise us on how to revise, refine and update our website?

We’re looking for a volunteer with experience in graphic and user interface design of websites and ideally has created and designed functional, attractive websites.

Mentoring Committee

Oversees the Mentoring Program on behalf of the Board. It works to match mentors with mentees to provide women working in the sector or planning to work in the sector with support and encouragement to advance their careers and position themselves for leadership roles.

The program also delivers benefits to mentors who expand their network of sector leaders, develop more leadership skills, build relational management skills, raise their sector profile and give support to other emerging leaders. 

Volunteers with significant experience in Mentoring join directors to develop and implement the program.

Communications Committee

Oversees the communications activities including support of the communications Interns who primarily create and curate content use across Women in Aid & Development’s website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram accounts. 

Content may relate to international development, management, and leadership in the context of women and girls. Promoting both WiAD and the work of our member-organisations, distinguishing useful information for our members and creativity to share stories about work emanating from our sector and members.

Volunteers with significant experience in Communications, PR, Social/Digital Media  join directors to develop and implement the program.

Volunteer Organiser

WiAD has around 28 volunteers at any time responsible for around 45 roles so recruitment, briefing, inducting ( where appropriate) and coordinating volunteers requires support of a volunteer with  good organisational and excellent communication competencies.  

If you would like to apply for a volunteering role then complete the form and let us know what interests you. We look forward to hearing from you.

WIAW Quote Volunteer

Women in Aid & Development #WiAW is one of our most popular social media posts but securing quotes from women in the sector is always a challenge - we therefore have identified some quotes from high profile sector women and  famous women whose quotes are in the public domain and need these finalised for social media posts. 

The work is straightforward and ideal for someone to undertake to check source and format quotes.

 

Volunteer expression of interest

 

Become A Volunteer

We are always looking for people to help with events in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and online. Volunteers help to source speakers, find venues and share the event invitations. If you would like to get involved, please reach out.