Volunteer
HKWS is a volunteer-led organisation. Volunteers are the backbone and strength behind our community. There are many people who make vital volunteer contributions to keep our doors open to women in crisis. Our Board of Directors and Committee Members are all volunteers.
Please note: we are currently looking for volunteers to fill the following vacancies. If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, please click the 'Apply Now' button below or contact us at ua.gro.swkh@eciffo.
Community Engagement Committee Members to support in each of the following areas:
- Social Media
- Newsletter, annual report & regular communications editor
- Events coordinator
- Volunteer coordinator
- Special event coordinator to liaise with Fundraising
Grants Committee Members
Fundraising Committee Members
Volunteer for HKWS at the Lindfield Fun Run on 24th May 2026 via this link: https://lindfieldfunrun.org.au/volunteer.php
Different ways to volunteer for HKWS:
- Volunteer at events or market stalls
- Join a Committee as a skilled professional
- Join our HKWS Board of Directors
- Partner with us a corporate providing pro-bono support
Volunteer in the Spotlight
Jo-Ann Moffat has been a valued volunteer at HKWS since and is on our HKWS Community Engagement Committee. This committee meets regularly and organises the yearly program of HKWS events and stalls which raise awareness and funds.
When she’s not volunteering with us, she works in her business, SOS Removals & Storage. Her business supports HKWS financially through monetary donations, volunteering resources and manpower, providing removal & storage services and sponsoring events.
The two most magical moments as a volunteer for the shelter have been when I had over 40 volunteers assist as road marshalls at the Bobbo Cycle Classic, an event which was organised by four Rotary clubs to raise money for HKWS and other local not for profits. The second was when a perfect stranger walked up to me at the Christmas gift wrapping station I was at and placed a $100 note in a volunteer's hand and walked away. It is these moments that make volunteering for the shelter very special.
