OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE VITAL TO OUR ONGOING SUCCESS

There are so many ways you can volunteer at The Baird Institute

“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much”

                                                                    Helen Keller

Our Volunteers, include members of the general community, our donors and our corporate partners.  All give generously of their time, skills and energy to support our work.

WAYS YOU CAN VOLUNTEER

Organise Events

Many of our volunteers organise fundraisers  such as morning teas or dinners. Some even organise teams to walk or run the City2Surf!

Help us with Events

Could you help sell raffle tickets, chat to donors or assist with event administration?

Help us in the Office

Do you enjoy office work? If you have some basic office skills we are always happy to hear from you.

Professional skills

Do you have professional skills that you could apply to our work? Fundraising, donor relations, marketing, communications and design work – we always need some help!!

Community Speakers

Become a Baird Ambassador!! Help spread the word about our work.

Contact us now if you’re interested in becoming a Baird Institute Volunteer.  Please call, or use the email contact form below.

PHONE: (02) 9550 2350

BECOME INVOLVED

MAKE A DONATION

BECOME A BAIRD BENEFACTOR

VOLUNTEER

BECOME A PARTNER IN RESEARCH

OTHER RESOURCES

OUR PRIVACY POLICY

PHONE +61 2 9550 2350

EMAIL [email protected]

Suite 305, 100 Carillon Ave

NEWTOWN  NSW  2042

Stay in the loop

Subscribe to our Heart to Heart Newsletter to keep up with the latest developments in heart and lung research from The Baird Institute.

Honour a Loved One

  • Fundraise in memory of someone special to you.

Challenge Yourself

  • Run a marathon
  • Do a long bike ride
  • Walk 10km each day for a month
  • Do 50 sit ups every day for a week
  • Join an organised event such as the City to Surf

Organise a community event

  • Have a backyard sausage sizzle
  • Host a trivia night

Seek sponsorship to help you quit those bad habits

  • Give up smoking
  • Refrain from alcohol for a month or more

Celebrate Through Giving

  • Choose to give on your birthday: Instead of giving you gifts, ask your friends and family to donate to The Baird Institute.
  • Say “I do” to improving the lives of heart and lung patients: Invite guests to donate to The Baird Institute on your wedding day
  • Turn anniversaries or personal milestones into fundraising events.

Create a CrowdRaiser on GiveNow

  1. Go to CrowdRaiser for The Baird Institute.
  2. Click on the button “Fundraise for this cause” – just under the header image.
  3. Create your Crowdraiser. Fill in the requested details.
  4. Customise your campaign. Add images and messages to make your CrowdRaiser unique.
  5. Share the link to your fundraising page via email, social media, or any way you like.
  6. Let us know via [email protected] that you have created a fundraiser so we can say thank you.

Join a community passionate about making a difference. GiveNow provides a dedicated platform for Australian charities, ensuring your efforts directly support our mission.

Start a Facebook Fundraiser

  1. Go to Facebook fundraisers.
  2. Click on the blue button – “Select nonprofit”
  3. Search for and select The Baird Institute
  4. Set your fundraising target
  5. Choose your campaign end date & a title for your Fundraiser
  6. Personalise your fundraiser: Use the existing wording and photos or choose your own.
  7. Click on ‘Create’.
  8. Invite friends and family. Share the link for your fundraiser and encourage others to contribute.
  9. Let us know via [email protected] that you have created a fundraiser so we can say thank you.

Celebrate where your friends and family connect. Leverage your social network to make a real impact.