Mgmt Team (Committee) Member – Start Midnight Basketball in your community
Midnight Basketball is a proven, community-led volunteer model that has run over 250 8-week Tournaments across Australia over a decade. It is re-launching this year and any community with an indoor 2 court stadium can apply to run Midnight Basketball.
It runs on Friday or Saturday nights free for 60-80 teenagers over 8 weeks per Tournament, with each night including dinner, skills sessions, competition basketball, and a bus home.
As a volunteer, you can be the catalyst to getting a local Midnight Basketball Tournament started.
A local volunteer Management team will be created, and you are able to undertake any of the following roles:
- Chair
- Finance manager
- Logistics manager
- Marketing manager
- Player manager
- Skills session manager
- Supporter manager
- Volunteer manager
Key duties of the Management Team
- Implement the Midnight Basketball Australia Tournament Model, using the guides in the online Tournament System
- Ensure a safe environment for all stakeholders including the teenage participants
- Recruit local community members to join the local Management Team
- Once planning complete, recruit volunteers for Tournament nights
For more information go to Midnight Basketball Australia’s website > select ‘Volunteer Support Donate’ from the left-hand menu
Skills and experience needed
- Integrity and kindness
- Interest in engaging and helping local teenagers
- Be proactive and flexible
- Effective communicator within the team
- Strong local cross-sector networks across the whole team
Benefits of being involved
- Make a meaningful difference in your community
- Help create safe, fun, inclusive spaces for young people
- Be part of a movement with real social impact
- Gain experience in event coordination, leadership, and community engagement
Impact
- Transforms Friday/Saturday nights into a time of energy, purpose, and possibility
- Ignites stronger, more connected communities through shared purpose and belonging
- Builds mentorship and life skills through trusted role models and teamwork
- Creates a safe, structured space where young people feel seen, supported, and connected
Next steps
Express your interest by clicking Apply below and we’ll help get you started in your community.