How to volunteer with us
Join our volunteers and make a difference to the heart health of Australians.
Our passionate volunteers help us save Australian Hearts, giving up their time for our cause. It’s thanks to people like you that we can achieve our ambitious goals.
You can volunteer in a variety of ways
At our offices
Join our teams at one of our eight offices around Australia. You’ll get to work closely with our staff on critical projects and activities.At an event
Raise vital contributions to fund life-saving research and have fun while you do it!Through our walking program
The lifeblood of our walking program, volunteer walk organisers get thousands of Australians walking their way to better health every day.Find out more
Volunteers make a difference
Meet our volunteers
 "I volunteer to contribute to a cause that I am passionate about ... and honour my mother’s life who suffered from heart disease and passed away way too soon." - Stephen Pike | |
 "I like working with other staff knowing that collectively, we are working to educate people on the risk factors and prevention of heart disease." - Coleen Hill | |
 "Volunteering at the Heart Foundation ... has really opened my eyes to just how important volunteers are for not-for-profit organisations and Australian communities." - Sree Sreekumar |
Our volunteer promise
- We offer meaningful volunteer roles that contribute to the work that we do.
- You'll have a clear role description and be guided and supported by a member of staff.
- We welcome you into our friendly team.
- You get appropriate training and orientation, and opportunities to learn, network, and gain experience.
How to volunteer
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Heart Health Check Toolkit
Looking for that perfect gift?
Looking for that perfect gift?
Looking for that perfect gift?
Make a donation to our Christmas Appeal on behalf of a family member or a loved one and receive a personalised eCard to let them know....
Christmas Appeal
Christmas Appeal
Christmas Appeal
Make a donation to our Christmas Appeal on behalf of a family member or a loved one and receive a personalised eCard to let them know....
Get your family moving
Get your family moving
Get your family moving
Get your kids active and set them up for healthier habits into adulthood....
Raffles & Lotteries
Raffles & Lotteries
Raffles & Lotteries
Give yourself a chance to win up to $25,000* while helping the Heart Foundation to raise essential funds for heart research....
What is heart failure?
What is heart failure?
What is heart failure?
Heart failure is a condition where your heart isn’t pumping as well as it should be....
Find a cardiac rehabilitation service near you
Find a cardiac rehabilitation service near you
This cardiac services directory presents information on cardiac rehab programs offered across Australia....
Heart medicines – Frequently asked questions
Heart medicines – Frequently asked questions
Heart medicines – Frequently asked questions
Find answers below to frequently asked questions about heart medicines. ...
Our programs and initiatives
Our programs and initiatives
Our programs and initiatives
The Heart Foundation delivers innovative, evidence-based programs and initiatives to support and prevent heart disease in Australia...
Healthy Bowl Recipes
Healthy Bowl Recipes
Healthy Bowl Recipes
Find more heart healthy bowl recipes in our Bowl Foods recipe booklet...
Heart-healthy drinks
Heart-healthy drinks
Heart-healthy drinks
While water is clearly the most heart-healthy drink, there are other drinks that can be enjoyed in moderation. ...
Heart-healthy baking spices up Christmas as keen Aussies celebrate post-lockdowns
Heart-healthy baking spices up Christmas as keen Aussies celebrate post-lockdowns
Heart-healthy baking spices up Christmas as keen Aussies celebrate post-lockdowns
Media release - 24 November 2021...
WEBINAR | Absolute CVD risk assessment practical update
WEBINAR | Absolute CVD risk assessment practical update
A multidisciplinary panel of experts discuss the practical application of absolute CVD risk assessment through Heart Health Checks....
Tex Mex chicken burgers
Tex Mex chicken burgers
Tex Mex chicken burgers
Our corporate partners
Our corporate partners
Our corporate partners
We value the support of all of our corporate partners....
Supporting Young Hearts
Supporting Young Hearts
Supporting Young Hearts
Advice from young people living with a heart condition....
Strategic Grants
Strategic Grants
Strategic Grants aim to generate innovative and collaborative research in the areas of identified knowledge gaps or those deemed to be priorities of the Heart Foundation. ...
Strawberry fields oats
Strawberry fields oats
Strawberry fields oats
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) clinical resources
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) clinical resources
Resources and clinical information for health professionals...
2022 Future Leader Fellowship
2022 Future Leader Fellowship
Future Leader Fellows are emerging leaders – the best and brightest in cardiovascular research....
Smart Heart Guidelines App
Smart Heart Guidelines App
Access to Australian heart disease guidelines is now free at your fingertips...
Kids recipes
Kids recipes
Kids recipes
Find heart healthy kids recipes...
Action Plans
Action Plans
Action Plans
Recovery is a long journey, so having a plan makes a huge difference. Using an action plan gives you a step-by-step guide to improving your lifestyle....
How can I eat more fruit and vegetables for a healthy heart?
How can I eat more fruit and vegetables for a healthy heart?
How can I eat more fruit and vegetables for a healthy heart?
Q&A with Dr Jessica O’Brien
Q&A with Dr Jessica O’Brien
Q&A with Dr Jessica O’Brien
Quantifying myocardial inflammation in acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease...
Dinner recipes
Dinner recipes
Dinner recipes
Search our heart healthy dinner recipes for tonights main meal...
WEBINAR | The future of CVD risk assessment
WEBINAR | The future of CVD risk assessment
WEBINAR | The future of CVD risk assessment
Should population-based CVD risk assessment models make way for individualised risk prediction techniques?...
Snack recipes
Snack recipes
Snack recipes
Search for healthy snack ideas...
Endorsement of externally developed clinical resources
Endorsement of externally developed clinical resources
Workplace giving for employees
Workplace giving for employees
Workplace giving for employees
Your employer’s workplace giving program makes it easy to setup regular, tax-deductible donations from your pre-tax income. ...