You can choose to volunteer as much or as little as you want. With over 100 events each year, ranging from fun runs to exclusive gala dinners to in-office opportunities & virtual volunteering, there’s always something for everyone! Sign up now to view our current roles.

SCHF actively celebrates and recognises the important contributions and impact our volunteers make! Volunteers receive a Certificate of Appreciation after each event they support. 

We also actively recognise our volunteers through nominations at key events such as the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, Westfield Local Heroes & the SCHF Volunteer Thank You Function. 

Volunteers are regularly highlighted on SCHF social media, in our impact and annual reports.

To become an SCHF Volunteer Team Leader, you must be 18 years of age or over, and willing to complete a Working with Children Check (free for volunteers) and a Police Check (at SCHF expense). Volunteer Team Leaders are typically asked to submit an application expressing their interest, attend an interview and if successful, are invited to a group training session – a great opportunity to meet fellow team leaders.  

Volunteer Team Leaders are then expected to commit to supporting at least three events each year. 

If you would like to express interest in joining as a volunteer team leader, please email volunteering@schf.org.au for more information. 

We have a variety of roles on offer, from event support, donation collection to administrative assistance and virtual opportunities. Event support roles vary greatly depending on which event you support but often include fundraising, engaging with patrons and representing SCHF on the ground. 

Please note that we rarely offer in-hospital events or opportunities to directly meet with & support patients or patient families. If you wish to volunteer within the hospitals you can check out the SCHN Volunteer website.

Absolutely! We are committed to making our volunteering opportunities accessible to everyone. Please contact us at volunteering@schf.org.au to discuss your specific needs and how best we can accommodate you. All roles have specific requirements to fulfil so for any roles where adjustments can’t be made, we can find an alternate role that aligns with your abilities.

SCHF actively celebrates and recognises the important contributions and impact our volunteers make! Volunteers receive a Certificate of Appreciation after each event they support. 

We also actively recognise our volunteers through nominations at key events such as the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, Westfield Local Heroes & the SCHF Volunteer Thank You Function. 

Volunteers are regularly highlighted on SCHF social media, in our impact and annual reports.

Typically, we accept volunteers aged 16 years or older. However, in some circumstances this can change. For example, volunteers helping inside the hospitals must be 18 years or older whereas for some of our large events we can accept volunteers 12 years or older (with parental attendance). The best way to find out is to contact us at volunteering@schf.org.au. 

Yes, all volunteers receive some form of training relevant to their role. This can include event briefings, orientation sessions, onsite event training or written briefs.

No, volunteering with SCHF is free. We cover the cost of any necessary checks, such as Police Check and supply a SCHF volunteer t-shirt or lanyard to wear whilst you are volunteering. For longer shifts and at some events, we often provide water, snacks and sometimes light meals. Unfortunately, we're not able to pay for your travel costs but we will always let you know about the best travel and/or parking options, where possible we also try to secure free or discounted parking & public transport options for our volunteers but we can’t always guarantee this.