Advocacy & Community Support Volunteer (WPI Ambassador)

A Voice for WPI:

Many women arrive in Australia facing invisible challenges such as trauma, discrimination and oppression. Further, they face barriers overcoming these challenges in the form of barriers that include language, isolation, education and unemployment. This volunteer role helps ensure their stories are heard and their strengths are recognised.

Key tasks:

• Help communicate WPI’s impact to partners, supporters, and the wider community.
• Communicate WPI's Mission and impact.
• Support the Founder and women at WPI to ensure their voices are heard.
• Build and maintain community relationships.
• Support the Founder and women of WPI with written advocacy and communications.
• Promote access and inclusion for the women of WPI.
• Support referrals and service connections where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with the Founder of WPI.

Skills required:

• Effective communication skills.
• Compassion and cultural sensitivity.
• Passion for women’s empowerment.
• Ability to advocate respectfully and confidently.

Why volunteer with WPI?

• Experience in community advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in community development and social justice.
• Development of cross-cultural communication skills.
• A sense of purpose and fulfillment through meaningful contributions that lead to positive social change.
• Pride in supporting underprivileged women.
• Professional references (after commitment period)