Did you know Buddy Up Australia is 95% volunteer run? Volunteering has many benefits – it can help give you a sense of meaning and purpose, boost your health and well-being, and help you feel connected to your community.
Our volunteers are critical to our organisation!
Are you one of our next Event Leaders or Chapter Leaders?
We have Chapters in locations across the country and we are growing – we need your help! We are looking for Event Leaders to run events in our Chapter locations and Chapter Leaders to start new Chapters in locations across Australia so we can reach more veterans, first responders and their families.
Join our team!
Event Leaders
What do Buddy Up Event Leaders do?
They are volunteers who plan and run events for Buddy Up members. Our Event Leaders have ALL the fun!
With the support and guidance of the Chapter Leader, our Event Leaders play a critical part in connecting the local members through a diverse range of events. Events that fit into the below themes:
Fitness
Social
Volunteering
Our Event Leaders are volunteers who are valued members of our team and make it all happen at the local level planning and running event(s) for their local Chapter. Events can be one-off or recurring events, such as regular fun runs, fitness activities, cycling, hiking, volunteering activities, coffee catch-ups or social BBQ’s and more. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination!
Why become a Volunteer Event Leader?
Be part of an INCREDIBLE team connecting current and ex-serving Australian serving personnel
Develop Event Management and Leadership skills with the support of the Chapter Leader, and the Buddy Up Management Team
Get your First Aid skills up to date with First Aid Training funded by Buddy Up Australia
Become Mental Health First Aid trained - funded by Buddy Up Australia
Be proud wearing your free Buddy-Up T-shirt
What you get to do as an Event Leader
Plan and coordinate a diverse range of events -
Brainstorm new and exciting events with the Chapter Leader
Capture all the fun on camera to share with the world
Chapter Leaders
What do Buddy Up Chapter Leaders do?
Our Chapter Leaders are volunteers who are valued members of our team and lead a Buddy Up Australia Chapter to ensure the delivery of a diverse range of events for our members. Events that fit into the below themes:
Fitness
Social
Volunteering
Why become a Volunteer Chapter Leader?
Be part of an INCREDIBLE team connecting current and ex-serving Australian serving personnel
Develop leadership, business development and event management experience
Annual Chapter Leader Training Conference (subsidised / conditions apply)
Apply First Aid and Standard Mental Health First Aid training provided
Give back to the community
Be part of a supportive team
What you get to do as a Chapter Leader
Be the point of contact for Buddy Up members in the local area
Provide leadership and support to the Event Leaders in the planning and coordination of events.
Support the growth of the Chapter by communicating with local organisations and seeking local grant opportunities.
What our Leaders say
It’s a very simple way to give back to our community and the sense of achievement from volunteering for such a fantastic cause is empowering.
To put it simply, I organise and run events that I enjoy and have benefited me in my journey. If I organise activities that I love, my passion comes through for that particular event which is infectious. I utilise my contacts to supply activities beneficial to our community and usually find once the cause is explained, the time/service is donated or heavily reduced in price. I organise regular physical activities and social events for our members.”
— Shane Dimech | Chapter Leader, Forster NSW
"When I joined the ADF I did so to serve my country. When I separated from the ADF I missed the sense of purpose and fulfilment you get from serving your country and supporting your mates - something more than earning a wage.
The Greek philosopher Aristotle once said that the essence of life is 'to serve others and do good'. Once I realised that, my life outside of the ADF changed for the better."
— Nick Vroomans | Event Leader, WA
Want to know more?
If you’d like to get involved and help us make a difference as an Event or Chapter Leader, please email us at info@buddyupaustralia.org.au for further details.