The National Stroke Foundation is currently not looking for Volunteers until Febuary 2012.

Volunteering and the National Stroke Foundation

We are a not-for-profit organisation that involves volunteers in our work. We adhere to the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement in Not-for-profit Organisations and comply with the Australian definition, principles and model code of practice for involving volunteers.

Our organisation involves volunteers in its work because they make a unique and important contribution; are part of the community we serve; provide different points of view and bring experience and expertise not currently available to the NSF. Volunteers are vital to the work of the NSF.

Definition of volunteering

Formal volunteering is an activity that is undertaken:
To be of benefit to the community and the volunteer;
Of the volunteer’s own free will and without coercion;
For no financial payment; and
In designated volunteer positions.

Principles of volunteering

Benefits the community and the volunteer.
Is unpaid.
Is always a matter of choice.
Is not a substitute for paid work.
Respects the rights, dignity and culture of others.

Volunteering Opportunites

The National Stroke Foundation is currently not looking for Volunteers until Febuary 2012. 

Please note we are currently not looking for volunteers, however if you would like to express interest for future opportunities, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us on (03) 9670 1000.

StrokeConnect Online Hosts

StrokeConnect Online is an online community for stroke survivors, carers and others affected by stroke. Online moderators who are either stroke survivors or carers are trained to monitor and to prompt discussions on the forum. Key requirements for these roles are IT and internet literacy. Following the training, the role is undertaken at home with regular review and meetings with NSF staff.

strokesafe™ Ambassadors

strokesafe™ Ambassadors help to deliver information sessions about stroke to the community as part of the strokesafe™ education program.  Volunteers are trained and provided with resources to deliver talks about stroke to community groups.  Volunteers involved in this program enjoy speaking to groups and are passionate about raising awareness of stroke and stroke prevention.

Office Volunteers

Office volunteers undertake many different administrative duties; however our area of greatest assistance has been in distributing our publications to healthcare professionals and the general public.

“Dream, Believe, Achieve”: the Stroke Self Management Program

“Dream, Believe, Achieve” is an eight week community based education program designed to help stroke survivors get their lives “back on track” after stroke. The program is co facilitated by a health professional and a trained stroke survivor or carer. Volunteers share their stroke recovery story, work as part of a small team, and share information about community services and programs that helped during their recovery after stroke.

Fundraising

Individuals and groups often volunteer their time to raise funds and run events for the National Stroke Foundation. For some volunteers a personal experience with stroke inspires them to get involved this way, for others it is a workplace team building exercise, and for others it is for the fundraising experience. Approval to run an event on behalf of NSF is required and support is available upon request.