Welcome to Edith Cowan University VolunteerHub

Red Cross Companionship and Social Support Program

Having good social connections is essential for all aspects of your health. Red Cross volunteers support the most vulnerable to improve their social connections and connect with their community for their wellbeing.

Although you may not be able to get involved with home visits, social outings and group activities due to the current climate. You can bring a smile to someone's face just by engaging with them regularly with a social chat on the phone!

For volunteering enquiries, please visit volunteering.

IMPORTANT COVID - 19 UPDATE!

To all ECU students currently engaged in the ECU Volunteer Program.

Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation ECU is postponing several ancillary workshops, seminars and programs. These include a number of our current volunteer events.

If your event has been effected you will receive notification by via email.

The health and wellbeing of both the ECU community and external parties are at the forefront of our thoughts. ECU is providing a wide range of support to staff and students online.

We will endeavour to reschedule these events at a more suitable time in the future.  

In collaboration with Kings Park and Botanic Gardens ECU are looking for energetic and committed Student Volunteers to assist with running a series of school holiday programs at the Rio Tinto Naturescape King park.

Volunteers are required to do attend at least two of the below days during the program and will need to be available on Tuesday the 7th of April from 12:30 to 2:30 for compulsory volunteer training.

• Tuesday 7th April, 12:30 - 2:30 (compulsory Training)

• Tuesday 14th April, 9.30 - 3.30

• Wednesday 15th April, 9.30 - 3.30
• Thursday 16th April, 9.30 - 4.00

• Tuesday 21st April, 9.30 - 3.30
• Wednesday 22nd April, 9.30 - 3.30

• Thursday 23rd April, 9.30 - 4.00

How to apply

To register please complete the Expression of Interest Form by following the link below:

Apply Here

VOLUNTEERS and representatives of WA Police will pass an Olympic torch through Joondalup on Tuesday, December 3, to celebrate International Day of People with Disability and support the work of the Special Olympics.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is a global movement to promote inclusion and diversity and raise awareness of the Special Olympics, which supports athletes with intellectual disabilities to encourage participation in a range of sports to reach personal goals.

Led by the WA Police Pipe Band, the Joondalup event will see about 40 police officers and cadets and 12 Special Olympic athletes volunteering to take part in a torch run, starting at Joondalup Police Station, through North Metropolitan Tafe, the WA Police Academy, and ending at ECU.

Volunteers will need to meet at the CSO (JO Bldg 1) @ 8.30am on Tuesday 3 December, the event is from 11.00am to 2.00pm. Volunteers are needed for the below duties:

•Set up of gazebos/tents

•Set up event area for the games

•Assist with direction to the event from the carpark & to the bathroom facilities in

building one.

•Help with the BBQ

If you are interested in getting involved in this incredible event please contact Shelley Criddle on s.criddle@ecu.edu.au.

Happy Volunteering

Ronald McDonald House Charities are looking for  “Safety Sam and Samantha" Marshals to direct people on the course and “Cheer Champions” toward the finish line at the UP ALL Night Walking Marathon!

This overnight marathon walk, starting after dark and ending at dawn, places you in the shoes of the parents who stay with us at Ronald McDonald House.

Up All Night: Sunday 30 November @ 7:30pm to Sunday 1 December @ 10:00am

If you are interested in Volunteering for this special event please sign up at https://www.upallnight.org.au/volunteer.

Shift times will run from Sunday 1 December: 2:30am to 10:00am

About Roald McDonald House Charities

Every day, in the early hours of the morning, there are families at Ronald McDonald House who have been up all night. They are safe, comfortable and cared for so they can give their child all the love and support they need.

Ronald McDonald House is an essential service for thousands of families with seriously and critically ill children. Some need us for a night, some for over a year. Our mission is to keep families together during the most difficult of times. We believe children are stronger and brighter together with their family throughout their medical journey.

We provide quality accommodation, professional family support officers, learning programs for toddlers to teens, a business centre for parents to work remotely, meals, and a range of complementary health and wellbeing services and fun! It is a very special home away from home.

We couldn’t exist without the support and generosity of our fellow West Australians. Our community deeply understands the challenges for regional and remote families with sick kids. Together, we are a community that helps families from all walks of life because being together is the best medicine of all.

This overnight marathon walk, starting after dark and ending at dawn, places you in the shoes of the parents who stay with us at Ronald McDonald House.

Up All Night: Sunday 30 November @ 7:30pm to Sunday 1 December @ 10:00am

Happy Volunteering!