Volunteer With Us
Volunteer with SCHF and join our Movement of Many
From helping out at a wide range of different fundraising events and appeals, to contributing in the office, virtually or behind the scenes, we simply couldn’t do what we can do for sick kids and their families without our amazing volunteers.
With over 150 events every year there is something for everyone! Volunteering is a great way to make an impact, learn new skills, make new friends, and be a part of something amazing!
Benefits of volunteering
It provides a sense of belonging
Develop new skills, gain experience and grow self-confidence
Enjoy better physical and mental health
Get out and have fun
Impact of volunteering
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2,003
Volunteers
$34,908,929
Dollars raised
162
Events
Interested in volunteering at one of our fundraising events?
We're currently recruiting volunteers for several SCHF events in the coming weeks and months and would love your help! We have a variety of roles available at a range of events, from gala dinner to fun runs.
Frequently asked questions
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Hear from our volunteers
🙶Yes. I thought is was so much fun. I loved interacting with new people be it volunteers or runners. I would love to do this next year. I have also volunteered for another SCHF event and I eagerly await it.🙷
— Josie, City2Surf 2023
🙶I wanted to meet new people/make new friends while helping a good cause.🙷
— Sally, Emerald Ball
🙶It was a new experience and something I had never done before. I enjoyed it and gained some new skills around communication from the event.🙷
— Pia, Donor Recognition Event
🙶I was wondering how I could make a difference in our community these holidays instead of just staying home, so I decided to take up a challenge and go volunteer to earn precious skills and knowledge.🙷
— Azaan, Coogee Carols
🙶Yes. It wasnt just about raising money but it was about showing kindness and gratitude to people, regardless of whether they made a donation or not. I didnt want people to feel uncomfortable for not donating and was surprised when 3 people returned to make a donation. This was a very positive message.🙷
— Hulya, Sydney Sick Kids Day
Meet the team
Kylie Elliott
Volunteer & Supporter Engagement Lead
SCHF's experienced Volunteer Manager and a passionate volunteer. Kylie has a rick 35 year history of volunteering across a range of organisations. In 2019 Kylie joined SCHF as our first Volunteer Coordinator and she has grown the volunteer program from 255 volunteers to over 7,000.
Carlie Davies
Volunteer Co-ordinator
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Awards, Leadership & Contributions
2020 NSW Volunteer of Year Awards, Excellence in Volunteer Management - Kylie Elliott
2022 FIA Awards, NSW Volunteer of Year - Josie Dincel
2022 to Current - NSW Volunteering Taskforce
2023 - The only NSW organisation to implement the national standards and be awarded a certificate stating "Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation is Accredited in NSW as an Exemplary Volunteer Involving Organisation"
See all of our awards and certifications
Team Leaders
SCHF Volunteer Team Leaders (VTL) are interviewed, trained, and supported to lead volunteer teams at SCHF events. VTLs also undergo compliance checks. Here are the VTL Profiles so you can get to know your SCHF Volunteer Team Leaders, complete with pictures and fun facts. If you are interested in applying to become a VTL, please email volunteering@schf.org.au.
See current Team Leader profiles
Contact us
For more information on volunteering please contact volunteering@schf.org.au or call 1800 770 122.
Ready to volunteer? Fill out the form below and our team will get in touch.
Protection of privileged and confidential information
As a volunteer for the Foundation you are aware that in the course of being a volunteer you may have access to privileged and confidential information in respect of patients, staff or Foundation matters. You agree as a condition of being a volunteer that you will not divulge any information concerning patients, staff or Foundation matters to anyone other than authorised personnel of the Foundation and within the hospital only, since to do so may involve you in civil legal proceedings.
I have read and understood the protection of privileged and confidential information and agree to abide by these terms*
Volunteer program commitment agreement:
- You agree to make a commitment to volunteer at the Foundation.
- As part of your commitment you agree to be accountable to, and work under the supervision of the Foundation as appropriate.
- You agree to undertake and perform agreed tasks and duties with reliability and respect.
- You will maintain confidentiality with regard to any information of a personal, medical or sensitive nature that becomes known to you in the course of volunteer work at the Foundation.
- If any problems arise in the course of volunteering at the Foundation, you agree to discuss these promptly with your Foundation Contact.
- SCHF will require all volunteers to have received a minimum of two doses (and any boosters as recommended by NSW Health) of a COVID-19 vaccination, in order to participate in volunteering activities. Any volunteers coming into our offices, or the hospital will need to adhere to the hospital procedures at the time, which include check-ins via the Service NSW app and producing your vaccination certificate. We will also require sighting your vaccination status upon arrival at your volunteer activity, whether it be in our offices, or at an external location. Once you have produced your vaccination status for the first time, we will record this confidentially in our system. We will also ask those participating in virtual volunteering to demonstrate proof of vaccination, due to the potential for these activities to one day be in person.
- SCHF Volunteers must be aware that whilst on a Volunteering shift they are representing SCHF, and must behave in a way would not negatively affect the SCHF Brand or reputation. This includes in the community, and online via social media channels. Posting to social media whilst on shift, and/or in SCHF branded attire must be approved by the Volunteer supervisor, and must adhere to the SCHF social media code of conduct.
I have read and understood the volunteer commitment agreement and agree to abide by these terms*
