Volunteer with us
For over 60 years, Fusion has been committed to supporting, mentoring and encouraging young people and families to step beyond what they know of themselves, to discover their full potential and find their purpose in life. Above all our commitment is to see communities transformed.
Volunteers have been at the heart and soul of this work!
Fusion’s work in western Sydney is expanding so we’re calling for volunteers to give time, energy and skills to support our many programmes and activities to help young people and families thrive!
We are looking for committed people who are keen to be part of a team, enjoy working at a grass roots level and want to give back to their community.
Bidwill Youth Outreach
Keen to help young people grow? Bidwill Youth Outreach is a weekly programme run by Fusion Youth Workers in Bidwill, every Friday afternoon during school term. The programme aims to provide fun activities for young people aged 12-17 years in a safe supportive environment.
Work alongside our friendly and dedicated team of youth workers to help run games, take part in activities, help with preparing food and clean up and help support young people.
This role will suit someone who enjoys young people and working as part of a team and is looking to gain experience in youth or social work.
Ideal for someone with some experience of getting alongside young people in a community setting.
Hours: 2.30 pm – 6 pm each Friday.
Website Support
We’re looking for someone with skills in WordPress to maintain the Fusion Western Sydney website.
This role involves communicating with Team Leader and Youth Services Manager to upload updates of information and events in an accurate and timely manner using marketing material and information provided.
Approximately 3-4 hours a month with the option to work from home.
Administrative Assistant –
Families Course
Want to help strengthen families? We’re looking for someone to provide administrative support to the day to day operations of the Families team. The role will vary from 6-10 hours per week, based in Fusion office in St Marys.
Tasks include: Data entry, manage course participant and volunteer records, maintaining teaching aides, mailouts, marketing support and other general duties.
Helpful skills: computer skills, office skills including laminating, photocopying, friendly phone manner, passion for helping families.
Days and times are flexible.
Cook
Do you enjoy cooking for small gatherings to large groups?
We are looking for people who are keen to give their time, skills and flair for cooking to support one off outdoor community events, BBQ’s, community dinners or short youth camps or holiday programmes in Sydney and surrounding areas.
Creative Arts, Media or Design
Fusion values the creative arts as way to help individuals to express themselves, discover their potential, develop skills and bring connection to others. From time to time, we need to engage those with skills in the visual or performing arts to either lead young people or adults in beginner workshops or community projects.
This includes dance instructors, photographers, videographers, artists, graphic designers and more.
If you would like to share your particular skill and expertise in your field for a one-off project or programme, we’d love to hear from you.
Photo by Jerry Guan
DRiver
Join the Fusion Youth team in running programmes to support and mentor young people as a driver.
We’re looking for people to drive the Fusion 12-Seater van for two youth programmes:
– Indoor rock-climbing programme, each Thursday afternoon, 2pm – 6.30 pm, Bidwill to Blacktown.
– Outdoor Adventure programme held on the first Saturday of the month (all day) St Marys to Blue Mountains.
No special licence required. Need to be over 25 years of age, have full driver’s licence, be a competent driver. Looking for someone to commit for a minimum of three months.
Interested in Volunteering in one of these roles?
Induction, training, on the job support and regular supervision will be provided for all volunteers. All roles require a current Working with Children Check and Police Check.
If you’re interested in volunteering for any of these roles, we’d love to hear from you!
Please complete the form to express your interest, or email an enquiry to sydneywest@fusion.org.au
You’ll be bringing life to our local community!
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