Volunteering with Hagar

Location: Melbourne (Hybrid options available)
Commitment: 1–2 days per week (flexible)
Type: Volunteer Position

About Hagar Australia
Hagar Australia is part of an international organisation dedicated to supporting women and children who have survived human trafficking, slavery, and abuse. We work to provide comprehensive recovery services and empower survivors to live independent, empowered lives.

Role Overview

Hagar Australia is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated communications intern to help Hagar increase brand awareness. You’ll work closely with the both the Head of Communications and Fundraising and the Programs and Grants Manager, along with the wider team on a variety of creative and strategic projects, playing a hands-on role in inspiring new donors and strengthening connections with existing supporters and foundations. This role will be required for one day a week with the flexibility to spread hours over a week.

Responsibilities

Communications

• Social Media Community Building: Create engaging content for Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok (50%), while actively engaging with followers, responding to comments, and building an authentic online community (50%)

• Quarterly Donor Newsletter: Write and design impact-focused quarterly email newsletters for regular givers, highlighting program outcomes and measurable results

• Case Development: Develop compelling country/program-specific cases for support that connect donors to Hagar's work on the ground

Grants

• Grant Writing: Support the development and writing of grant applications to secure funding for Hagar's programs

• Grants/Funder Communications Framework: Contribute to the development of a communications framework for ongoing funder engagement and reporting

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for human rights, social justice, or international development

• Strong written and visual communication skills with an ability to translate complex impact data into compelling stories

• Experience with social media platforms and email marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp) preferred

• Familiarity with community engagement strategies and metrics tracking

• Creativity, initiative, and attention to detail

• Currently studying or recently completed a qualification in communications, marketing, journalism, international development, or a related field

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, dedicated team

• Strong research and writing skills for grant applications (experience preferred but not essential)

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in impact communications and storytelling within the nonprofit sector

• Exposure to grant writing and funder engagement processes

• Mentoring and support from an experienced communications professional

• Opportunities to collaborate with international teams and work across diverse cultural contexts

• Experience in community building and audience engagement across multiple platforms

• Skills in translating program outcomes into accessible, compelling content

• A reference letter

How to apply:

Email a copy of your resume with a short cover letter to Elise at elise.vanboxtel@hagar.org.au

If you are passionate about ending human trafficking and want to contribute to a cause that makes a real difference, we invite you to apply to Hagar Australia as an Impact Communications Intern. Your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring that Hagar's impact reaches and resonates with more people.

Position Title: Social Media Intern
Location: Sunshine Coast (Hybrid options available)
Commitment: 1–2 days per week (flexible)
Type: Volunteer Position

About Hagar Australia

Hagar Australia is part of an international organisation dedicated to supporting women and children who have survived human trafficking, slavery, and abuse. We work to provide comprehensive recovery services and empower survivors to live independent, empowered lives.

Role Overview

Hagar Australia is seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Intern to help grow our brand awareness and deepen engagement across our digital channels.

You’ll work closely with the Head of Communications and Fundraising, alongside the wider team, to plan, create, and publish content across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. This role plays a hands-on part in telling Hagar’s story, amplifying survivor-centred impact, and building meaningful connections with our online community.

This role is expected to be approximately one day per week, with flexibility to spread hours across the week.

Responsibilities

Social Media & Digital Engagement

• Content Creation: Create engaging, platform-appropriate content for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn, including posts, reels, short-form video, and basic graphics

• Community Engagement: Actively engage with followers by responding to comments and messages, fostering a warm, authentic, and values-aligned online community

• Content Planning: Support the development and scheduling of social media content aligned with campaigns, key moments, and organisational priorities

• Brand Awareness: Help grow Hagar Australia’s reach and engagement through thoughtful storytelling and consistent brand voice

• Performance Tracking: Assist with monitoring engagement metrics and platform insights to understand what content resonates and where improvements can be made

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for human rights, social justice, or international development

• Strong written communication skills and an eye for visual storytelling

• Familiarity with social media platforms, particularly Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn

• Basic understanding of social media trends, short-form video, and audience engagement

• Creativity, initiative, and attention to detail

• Currently studying or recently completed a qualification in communications, marketing, media, journalism, or a related field

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, dedicated team

• Willingness to learn, experiment, and contribute ideas in a supportive environment

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience managing social media for a purpose-driven organisation

• Real-world experience in brand building and audience engagement

• Mentoring and support from an experienced communications professional

• Opportunities to collaborate with international teams and work across diverse cultural contexts

• Experience translating complex social impact into accessible, engaging content

• A reference letter

How to Apply

Email a copy of your resume with a short cover letter to Elise at
elise.vanboxtel@hagar.org.au

If you’re passionate about using social media for good and want to contribute to a cause that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and curiosity will help ensure Hagar’s work reaches, engages, and inspires more people.

Position Title: Social Media Intern
Location: Melbourne (Hybrid options available)
Commitment: 1 days per week (flexible)
Type: Volunteer Position

About Hagar Australia

Hagar Australia is part of an international organisation dedicated to supporting women and children who have survived human trafficking, slavery, and abuse. We work to provide comprehensive recovery services and empower survivors to live independent, empowered lives.

Role Overview

Hagar Australia is seeking a warm, organised Church & Events Engagement Coordinator to support relationships with churches, faith communities, and supporters across Australia.

You’ll work alongside the Head of Communications and Fundraising and the wider team to help introduce new audiences to Hagar’s work and support the coordination of church and community events. This role focuses on relationship-building and practical support, helping create space for deeper conversations led by Hagar staff.

Responsibilities

Church & Community Engagement

• Supporting outreach to churches and faith communities using approved resources and messaging

• Helping maintain warm, respectful communication with church contacts

• Passing interested churches or community groups to Hagar staff for next-step conversations

• Assisting with basic tracking and follow-up to ensure no opportunities are missed

Events & Administrative Support

• Assisting with the coordination and administration of church and community events

• Supporting event communications, RSVPs, and preparation of basic materials

• Helping with post-event follow-up and feedback collection

• Occasionally supporting in-person events (optional)

What We’re Looking For

• Alignment with Hagar’s mission and values

• A warm, clear, and respectful communication style

• Comfortable supporting both relationship-based and administrative tasks

• Organised, reliable, and able to follow clear guidance

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

• No fundraising, sales, or specialist experience required

How to Apply

Email a copy of your resume with a short cover letter to Elise at
elise.vanboxtel@hagar.org.au

If you’re interested in supporting meaningful relationships and helping create welcoming, well-run spaces for learning and connection, we’d love to hear from you. Your contribution will help open doors for churches and communities to engage with Hagar’s work in thoughtful, sustainable ways.

Location: Melbourne (Hybrid options available)
Commitment: 1 day per week (flexible scheduling)
Type: Volunteer Position

About Hagar Australia

Hagar Australia is part of an international organisation dedicated to supporting women and children who have survived human trafficking, slavery, and abuse. We work to provide comprehensive recovery services and empower survivors to live independent, empowered lives.

Role Overview

Hagar Australia is seeking a relational and organised Schools Engagement Officer to support connection-building with secondary schools, Christian schools, and tertiary institutions across Australia.

You’ll work alongside the Head of Communications and Fundraising and the wider team to help introduce schools to Hagar’s work, coordinate engagement opportunities, and support awareness initiatives. This role plays a practical and relational function, helping ensure schools feel supported, informed, and confident in partnering with Hagar.

This role is structured as one day per week, with flexibility in how hours are distributed.

Responsibilities

School Engagement

• Supporting outreach to schools using approved messaging and resources

• Maintaining communication with teachers, chaplains, wellbeing teams, and student leaders

• Assisting in coordinating school presentations, awareness initiatives, and fundraising activities

• Supporting follow-up communication after meetings or events

• Maintaining simple tracking of school contacts and engagement activity

Events & Administration

• Preparing school-specific resources and materials

• Supporting scheduling and event coordination

• Assisting with basic event logistics and communications

• Occasionally attending school presentations or events (optional)

What We’re Looking For

• Alignment with Hagar’s mission and values

• Warm, professional communication skills

• Confidence engaging with educators and school staff

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Comfortable supporting both relational and administrative tasks

• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

• Experience in education, youth work, ministry, or community engagement is helpful but not essential

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in school and youth engagement within a nonprofit organisation

• Exposure to partnership development and awareness-building

• Mentoring and support from an experienced fundraising and communications professional

• Insight into how schools can meaningfully contribute to long-term recovery work

• A reference letter

How to Apply

Email a copy of your resume with a short cover letter to Elise at
elise.vanboxtel@hagar.org.au

If you’re passionate about helping young people understand complex global issues and want to contribute to thoughtful, values-driven engagement, we’d love to hear from you. Your work will help create meaningful pathways for schools to connect with Hagar’s mission.