Volunteer

Volunteer opportunities with Touching Base

There is a range of volunteer work available at Touching Base.

Touching Base is seeking 2 new Social Media Volunteers!

Are you passionate about disability rights and sex work advocacy? We’re looking for one more volunteer to manage our social media channels and help spread awareness about our work.

Responsibilities:

  • Create engaging content aligned with our values
  • Moderate comments and respond to inquiries
  • Identify and connect with relevant organisations
  • Maintain a content planner

Skills:

  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Experience with social media platforms
  • Understanding of disability and sex work issues

Preferred criteria: 

  • Ability to creatively design social media content 
  • Be either a sex worker and/or person with disability

To apply:

Please follow this link to more information and fill out the expression of interest (EOI) form to apply 

Committee of Management

We have two casual vacancies for Ordinary Members on our Committee of Management. We are also succession planning for a new President in the near future. If you would like to talk with someone about nominating for the Committee please contact our President Saul Isbister – president@touchingbase.org   Phone: 0499 054 400

Other volunteer opportunities

  • we are looking for a volunteer with fundraising and grant writing skills

All volunteers need to hold individual membership of Touching Base.

If you would like to become a part of the Touching Base team, we are excited to hear from you. Please send your resume and a cover letter to operations@touchingbase.org. Don’t forget to tell us a little bit about yourself and why you would like to volunteer for Touching Base.

What you get from us

  • Gain practical work experience.
  • Receive a letter of recommendation.
  • Make a difference by supporting two marginalised communities.

Touching Base endorses The Uluru Statement from the Heart and acknowledges First Nations as the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia, their diversity, histories and knowledge, and their continuing connections to land and community. As Australians all, we respect our nation’s First Peoples, their cultures, and Elders of past, present and future generations.