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Schools Program Volunteers

Schools Program Volunteers – Help Us Build Kinder, Safer Schools

My Acts of Kindness (MAOK) is seeking passionate education professionals to help grow our national Schools Program.

If you are a current or retired principal, teacher, education leader, wellbeing professional, researcher or someone with strong experience and knowledge of schools, this is an opportunity to use your skills to make a meaningful difference for young people.

MAOK takes a proactive approach to building kinder, safer and more connected school communities. Our Schools Program is built around a simple message:

One Smile – I see you.
One Word – You matter.
One Action – You belong.

How You Could Contribute

Depending on your experience and interests, you may assist with:

Supporting schools to implement the MAOK Schools Program
Building relationships with school leaders and educators
Reviewing and developing program and education resources
Supporting curriculum, wellbeing and student engagement initiatives
Mentoring or working alongside educators and school leaders
Professional learning and school engagement
Research, evaluation, surveys and impact measurement
Analysing feedback and evidence to strengthen the program
Helping shape the future growth of MAOK's national Schools Program

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from current or retired:

Principals, deputy and assistant principals
Primary and secondary teachers
Education consultants and system leaders
Wellbeing, pastoral care and student support professionals
School psychologists and counsellors
Researchers and academics
Professionals with experience in evaluation, data or social impact

You don't need to fit every category. What matters most is an understanding of schools, a commitment to young people and a desire to help create meaningful change.

The Commitment

Approximately 3–5 hours per week, with flexibility around your availability. Much of the work can be undertaken remotely, with opportunities to engage with schools and the broader MAOK team.

Your career in education may have changed or even finished. The difference you can make hasn't.

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Type of work

Education & Training

Suitable for

Skilled Volunteers

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Training

Successful applicants will complete a structured onboarding process, including an introduction to My Acts of Kindness, our mission and values, role expectations, and the tools you'll use. You'll receive clear guidance, task-specific training, and ongoing support to help you feel confident in the role. No previous not-for-profit experience is required—just strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

Time required

These are volunteer positions, with flexibility around your existing commitments. As a guide, we anticipate approximately 3–5 hours per week, although this will vary depending on the role, project and your availability. Much of the work can be undertaken remotely, with opportunities to engage directly with schools and the broader MAOK team where appropriate.

Requirements

Driver's Licence (C)
Working with Children Check

We're particularly interested in hearing from: Retired principals, deputy principals and assistant principals Current or retired primary and secondary teachers Education consultants, advisors and system leaders Curriculum, wellbeing and pastoral care specialists School psychologists, counsellors and student support professionals Researchers and academics with an interest in education, wellbeing or social impact Professionals with experience in educational research, evaluation, data or impact measurement Others with strong knowledge of schools and a desire to make a meaningful contribution You don't need to tick every box. What matters most is that you understand schools, care about young people and believe your experience could help us create meaningful change.

Schools Program Volunteers