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Make a real impact in the lives of those with childhood-onset heart disease
HeartKids volunteers are a vital to us delivering on our mission, enabling further support and help to families affected by childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD) across Australia. Whether you’re looking to make a direct impact or support behind the scenes, your time and talents can make a real difference in the lives of many.
Current Opportunities
Volunteer for Christmas Gift Wrapping 2025!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re wrapping it up with kindness and Christmas cheer!
Join HeartKids for gift wrapping at Uptown Brisbane, Broadway Shopping Centre Sydney, Westfield Westlakes Adelaide and Cockburn Gateway Perth. Shifts vary at locations from end November to Christmas eve. Help spread festive joy raise vital donations for our HeartKids’ community.
Whether you’re a wrapping whiz or a beginner, this is a fun way to get into the Christmas spirit and raise funds for HeartKids families.
Every bow you tie and ribbon you curl helps make a difference. Plus, you’ll also have the chance to meet new people, share laughter, and make the season brighter for shoppers and families alike.
Be quick to register and secure your preferred times as wrapping is popular on our volunteer calendar.
Locations and dates:
Uptown Brisbane Dec 11th-21st
Broadway Shopping Centre: Nov 27th – Dec 24th
Westfield West Lakes Adelaide: Dec 12th -24th
Cockburn Gateway Perth: Dec 4th-24th
Role
Role Description
Christmas Gift Wrapping Volunteers
Volunteer now for Christmas gift wrapping volunteer roles in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth!
Events Volunteers
Help us run vital community events to support our Heart Families, Events range from our flagship Two Feet & A Heartbeat event to Christmas gift wrapping and local catch ups for kids and Christmas parties. Events run throughout the year. Sign up to get on ongoing update of what’s on in your local area.Â
Fundraising
Volunteers
Foster your sense of community through joining one of our community events or creating your own. We’re always on the lookout for reliable and committed volunteers create awareness and drive donations that directly aid our HeartKids community.Â
Office Volunteers
Join our state office volunteer team and make a meaningful impact in the everyday life of the HeartKids community. From preparing mailouts and supporting our marketing and events teams, to sending out HeartBeads and assisting with general office tasks, your help keeps our programs running smoothly.
We also welcome professional volunteers who can contribute their specialist skills to help strengthen our operations and deliver even greater impact for people living with childhood-onset heart disease.
There’s always something to do and every task contributes to supporting our community.
Corporate VolunteersÂ
Join us in making a meaningful impact by choosing how your organisation engages with HeartKids. Whether you prefer participating in our occasional event calendar through Volunteer Time Off (VTO) opportunities or becoming a valued strategic partner supporting our pillars of care year-round, the choice is yours.Â
Now is the perfect time to plan ahead and create a tailored calendar of events for your corporate team. Together, we can ensure their contributions have purpose and measurable outcomes, bringing lasting value to the time they give. Let’s work together to make a difference in 2025!Â
Volunteer with HeartKids
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with HeartKids! As part of our commitment to providing a child safe environment, all HeartKids volunteers are required to:
- Hold an active Working with Children Check (or the equivalent in your state/territory) or be willing to get one.
- Hold a National Police Check, or be willing to complete one before starting
- Complete online training related to the type of volunteer work you’ll be doing
These checks ensure that every volunteer can safely and confidently support the children and families we work with. Click the button below to register your interest to volunteer. You will be taken to a form which will help us match your skills and availability with our current volunteer opportunities.
We’re grateful for your interest and look forward to welcoming you to the HeartKids volunteer community!
