Chapter Lead

WNOW are expanding into Cockburn and looking for volunteers to help deliver a weekly local Sunrise Club at Coogee, bringing men together for exercise, connection, conversation and coffee.

WNOW Chapter Leads are volunteers who run their local Sunrise Club, a free weekly gathering at sunrise on the beach. Chapters are typically run by 3-5 co-leads sharing the Exercise Leader, Exercise Break Out Leader and Connection Leader roles. Chapter Leads set the tone: welcoming, non-judgemental, focused on connection over fitness. No fitness or mental health background required, just consistency and presence

Key Tasks:

• Co-Lead the Weekly Sunrise Club (exercise, 60 Circle, Circle of Trust, coffee)
• Welcome and introduce newcomers
• Encourage open, non-judgemental sharing
• Watch for participant wellbeing and safety, including water safety
• Roster with co-leads to cover holidays/illness
• Liaise with WNOW central team on Chapter Health and help to promote the chapter locally
• Uphold WNOW's values and Principles of Engagement

Volunteer Benefits

• Leadership skills: facilitation, public speaking, event coordination and pastoral care gained by running a weekly group and small co-lead team
• Community: part of a national movement of 750+ men across 15 chapters
• Personal growth: most Chapter Leads say the role improves their own mental health too
• Recognition: chapter flags, merch discounts, website/social promotion
• Contributing to a proven, evidence-backed program

About WNOW

WNOW deliver a weekly Sunrise Club bringing men together for exercise, connection, conversation and coffee. NeuRA-backed research shows the programme reduces loneliness, depression and anxiety while giving men room to be themselves, building social connection and supporting better fathers, partners, sons, brothers and mates.

** Please note this position is advertised by the Cockburn Volunteer Centre on behalf of the above organisation