🌊 Join Us in Making Waves! Become Our Volunteer Maintenance Coordinator! 🌊

WHAT:

Do you love building boats or crafts and want to make a difference? We’re looking for a Volunteer Program Coordinator to deliver our Wright of Passage program and support young people aged 15 to 18 who have disengaged from school learn the craft of boat building.

Participants work with our volunteer mentors in a stable workshop environment to construct sailing dinghies, kayaks, and similar projects. Through this process they build confidence, consistency and develop the positive attitudes and skills needed for their journey through education, training, and employment.

Participants may be experiencing social or learning challenges due to a variety of factors such as social disadvantage, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, lack of confidence etc.

Participants commit to working one or two days per week during school terms, for up to four terms, and may include or avoid sailing days.

The successful applicant must have experience in working in a workshop environment supervising power tools and creating a positive learning experience.

Currently operating in Sydney, Geelong and Newcastle, the program runs on Wednesdays and Thursdays across the school terms. We run sailing sessions on alternate Wednesdays in Sydney and alternate Thursdays in Geelong. The program will be expanding Brisbane in late 2025.

WHY:

Join a beautiful culture where we share knowledge and joy with young people with disabilities or disadvantages. Volunteers receive a uniform and can learn new skills through our training program.

WHO:

The Making Waves Foundation is an Australian registered not-for-profit organization providing unique on-water experiences for young people with disabilities or disadvantages. We build confidence, encourage teamwork, and challenge limitations. Our passionate volunteers support and encourage participants to realize their potential. We also offer programs for caregivers, fostering connection and community.

Transform lives with us—helping participants develop new skills, friendships, confidence, and self-esteem.

Note: As a child-safe organisation, we require all volunteers, staff, and contractors to hold a valid Working With Children Check at all times