The Black Dog Institute’s Volunteer Program invites passionate individuals to take the lead and be part of improving the lives of people with a mood disorder. Black Dog Institute volunteers believe that everyone deserves peace of mind.
Many of our volunteers have personally experienced a mood disorder or cared for a loved one with a mood disorder. The Volunteer Program is enriched by the personal experience, wisdom, humour, skills and qualities offered by our volunteers.
The Black Dog Institute is committed to offering a rewarding experience for volunteers by providing training and ongoing support. Please see the details below for meaningful volunteering opportunities along with their recruitment and training periods.
Our REACH Support Group Facilitators are experienced facilitators who are committed to providing practical skills, information, support and self-care strategies to individuals with a mood disorder through delivery of the Institute’s 9 week REACH Support Group Program in their community. Click here for REACH Facilitator brochure [PDF, 449KB]
REACH Support Group Facilitator intake and training dates:
Our Community Presenters are passionate about increasing understanding of mood disorders to encourage empathy, help seeking and offer hope in their own community. Community Presenters are trained to deliver the Institute’s Understanding Mood Disorders and Resilience presentation. Click here for Community Presenter brochure [PDF, 446KB]
Community Presenter intake and training dates:
30 & 31 Aug (Randwick, Sydney)
Applications open: 9 July – 3 Aug
Our Youth Presenters are inspiring speakers who deliver mental health awareness presentations to secondary school students. Our Youth Presenters share their personal story of experiencing a mood disorder as a young person or caring for someone with a mood disorder. These powerful personal stories help to reduce stigma and offer much hope to other young people. Click here for Youth Presenter brochure [PDF, 431KB]
Youth Presenter intake and training dates:
Our Event Support Volunteers are enthusiastic supporters of Institute events such as the Great Australia Swim Series, Blackmores Running Festival, and Mardi Gras festivities. Opportunities to volunteer in events will be advertised here as they arise.
Office support volunteers offer valuable administrative support one day per week or fortnight to the team at the Black Dog Institute located in Randwick. Please contact the Volunteer Program Manager directly if you are interested in providing office support.
The Institute attempts to place applicants of the volunteer program in a suitable role that matches your interests, experience, and skills. For this purpose those who have applied for a role will be interviewed to ensure a great fit. Unfortunately, the Institute cannot always guarantee that an applicant will be placed in a role.
For enquiries about the Volunteer Program, please contact Sarah Connor, Volunteer Program Manager on (02) 9382 9250 or email sarah.connor@blackdog.org.au
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