Service Delivery
Frontline duties like preparing food, visiting the elderly, or providing crisis support.
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Volunteering
Become A Volunteer – Men's Mental Health Foundation
MMHF volunteers are individuals who offers time and effort willingly, without the expectation of payment, to achieve the charity’s purpose. Volunteers serve as the backbone of the sector, making up the entirety of the workforce for roughly 43% of all Australian charities.
We've more than 1563+ Sponsors
02 / What it means
Three things volunteering is not
The role and relationship of a volunteer involve distinct characteristics and responsibilities according to MMHF including
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No expectation of payment
Work is done purely out of goodwill and the common good, not for financial enrichment.
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No legal contract
There is no legally binding employment relationship, and volunteers are generally not covered by standard workers' compensation.
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No fixed obligation
Volunteers operate with no strict obligation to perform work or attend the workplace; they can generally choose how and when they contribute.
03 / Where you fit
Role & Activities
Volunteers fulfill a vast array of roles depending on a charity’s size and needs.
Operations
Administration, fundraising, and event coordination.
Governance
Serving as a board or committee member (known as “Responsible People”) to guide the charity's strategic direction.
04 / Application
Volunteer Application Form
To the Secretary, Men’s Mental Health Foundation. I am writing to become a Volunteer with the Men’s Mental Health Foundation.
Key responsibilities
Because volunteer arrangements are based on trust, volunteers have the responsibility to
01Act in accordance with the charity's values and position descriptions.
02Respect the rights, privacy, and safety of others.
03Abide by the host organization's volunteer policies and complete necessary training.
While volunteers are not traditional employees, the ACNC requires charities to provide them with a safe work environment, adequate induction, and—if working with vulnerable people or children—ensure they undergo proper background checks.
Following Registration as a Volunteer Rosters will be developed with you on an as and when available basis to meet your timeframes, location and availability. These rosters may vary from time to time to suit each other’s mutual benefit
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05 / On approval
Directors decide who can be a Volunteer
An applicant will become a Volunteer when they are entered on the register of Volunteers.
Upon registration you will receive notification
Approval of MMHF volunteer application
We are delighted to advise that you have been appointed as a Volunteer of the Men's Mental Health Foundation. Your details have been included in the Register of MMHF Volunteers and MMHF will contact you shortly to progress your Volunteering participation and role.
Rosters will be developed with you on an as and when available basis to meet your timeframes, location and availability.
Date of commencement: ………………MMHF Signed: ……………… Date: ………
06 / Obligations
Volunteers' obligations
What we ask of every volunteer, once you are on the register.
01Respect confidentiality and privacy
02Be punctual and reliable
03Carry out the duties listed in your volunteer position description
04Be accountable
05Give notice if your availability changes or you are leaving the organisation
06Report any injuries or hazards that you notice in the workplace
07Comply with the MMHF Charity's constitution, policies and procedures
08Deal with complaints in the appropriate manner
09Undertake training as requested
10Ask for support when needed
11Support other team member
When volunteering ends
A person immediately stops being a Volunteer if they:
01die;
02are wound up or otherwise dissolved or de-registered;
03resign, by writing to the secretary;
04have not responded within three months to a written request from the secretary that they confirm in writing that they want to remain a Volunteers.
07 / Our stories
Lives changed
What volunteering, sponsorship and a bit of momentum actually look like.
Men's Lives Changed. What more could you want?
Check out the incredible story of how MMHF helped sponsors connect with a real life changing event with Wayne and his son.
Men's Lives Changed. Homeless To Hopeful
We found a homeless man, and gave him some hope. A clean shave, a shower, can make a man feel brand new.
We're Joining Forces, Raising Money and Driving Mustangs For Mens Mental Health
We're teaming up to support men's mental health by hitting the road in style with a one of a kind Mustang. Kruzer Earthmoving is now an official partner of the Men's Mental Health Charity.
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