Volunteer Opportunity: Database Consolidation Expert

Are you skilled in database management and looking for a chance to make a meaningful difference? Join Friends for Good as a volunteer and help us build stronger systems to support our mission of reducing loneliness and fostering community connection.

Key Duties: As our Database Consolidation Volunteer, you will:

• Review existing contact lists and consolidate stakeholder information into a centralised database.
• Clean and organise data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Develop a user-friendly structure for storing and retrieving information.
• Work collaboratively with our team to identify key data fields for communication and fundraising needs.
• Provide recommendations for maintaining the database in the future.

Skills and Experience Needed: To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Strong experience in database creation, management, or administration.
• Proficiency in tools like Excel, Google Sheets, or CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail and a knack for organising information.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• An understanding of data privacy and confidentiality principles.

About Friends for Good: Friends for Good is a national not-for-profit dedicated to reducing loneliness and social isolation. We deliver a range of services, including our volunteer-operated FriendLine—a free, anonymous phone and online service that provides connection and support to anyone feeling lonely. With a focus on research, community education, and connection-building initiatives, we strive to make a positive impact in communities across Australia.

Benefits of Volunteering with Us:

• Be part of a compassionate team making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Use your professional skills to help enhance our capacity to support those experiencing loneliness.
• Gain valuable experience working in the not-for-profit sector.
• Enjoy flexibility in your volunteering hours and the option to work remotely.
• Know that your contribution directly impacts our ability to communicate effectively and raise funds for our programs.

The Impact You’ll Make: Your work will empower Friends for Good to engage more effectively with stakeholders, enabling stronger communication and fundraising efforts. By streamlining our contact information, you’ll play a vital role in helping us connect with communities, expand our services, and create meaningful relationships that reduce loneliness and build resilience.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Join us in making a difference and become part of the Friends for Good team.