Organisation : Olivia's Walk for Wellness
Location : Melbourne (Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne, 3000)
Time required : 5-6 hours, one-off event
Duration of project : 1 day
Sector : Sport & Recreation
Application closing date : 8 Oct, 2022
About the role
Bring love & light as a volunteer at Olivia’s Walk for Wellness!
Come together to support people with cancer on Sunday 9 October at Alexandra Gardens in Melbourne.
Olivia’s Walk for Wellness is an annual event that raises awareness and vital funds for the wellness program at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre (ONJ Centre). The 5km walk will go around the Tan and the beautiful Alexandra Gardens.
Our Founding Champion, Dame Olivia Newton-John, loved people coming together to support people with cancer. That’s why the Walk for Wellness was always very special to her.
To honor her legacy, we want to make this year’s event really special, and we’re on the lookout for some wonderful volunteers – bringing love & light to the event!
Volunteers are a vital part of making the event as joyful as it is and bringing love & light to people with cancer. Come together on 9 October and choose to help with:
– Event Set-up: Work closely with the event crew to transform Alexandra Gardens to a wonderful event area.
– Parking: Greet people on arrival. Help them find their way around and park safely in the designated areas.
– Registrations: Greet and check-in walkers on arrival and hand out their bibs.
– Course Marshal: Create a fun, friendly and safe event atmosphere and support walkers on the course.
– Merchandise: Get walkers dress the part and assist at the Merchandise tent.
– Activities: Bring the event to life and assist at activities at the Kids Zone or Hope Wall.
– Start Line: ensure everybody comes together in their allocated time wave and are ready to Walk for Wellness.
– Finish Line: Celebrate walker’s achievement.
The average shift duration is 5-6 hours, with shifts starting from 6am on Sunday 9 October. You can easily choose your preferred shift time and role after filling out the registration form.
To register – please go to the Olivia’s Walk for Wellness Event Website
Thank you for helping us make this event extra special and bringing love & light to those with cancer.
About the organisation
The funds raised from this event will support patients through treatment and recovery by funding research breakthroughs and provide access to world-leading wellness and supportive care programs.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this volunteering opportunity.
Please quote in application: Bring love & light as a volunteer at Olivia’s Walk for Wellness! via Pro Bono Australia.
