Volunteer - Movement Building Collective Representative
27/06/2025
20/07/2025
Volunteer
VIC, WA and TAS
Volunteer
We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help grow a thriving, people-powered movement!
Movement Building Collective Representative - Volunteer
This volunteer role requires 3-5 hours per week (flexible hours), with a minimum 6-month commitment
This is an exciting opportunity to volunteer with Amnesty International Australia (AIA) in our Movement Building Collective (MBC). We are looking for volunteers based in Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia to join our MBC.
As a Representative of the MBC, you’ll be part of a national team of volunteers that supports in building a sustainable human rights movement by strengthening activist relationships within and across regions. You will support with building the infrastructure of a strong, connected, dynamic and sustainable movement that is ready to take action on our priority human rights campaigns.
The work of the MBC contributes to AIA's broader goals by supporting movement building in ways that expand AIA’s core activist base, conduct relational check ins that encourage and foster sustainable activism, and strengthen grassroots efforts and partnerships with local communities. By enhancing activist leadership and campaign capacity, this team will deepen relationships, improve retention, and create distributed, scalable action across core campaigns – ensuring a more resilient and impactful movement.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for relationship building and inspiring action in others. We are looking for volunteers with the confidence to have meaningful, inspiring and sometimes difficult conversations with others to foster people-powered campaign impact. You’ll also pick up some incredible community organising skills and experiences along the way.
Job Description
As a Movement Building Collective Representative, you main responsibilities will include:
Help bring new activists into the movement by supporting the Onboarding Project — building connection, belonging and early engagement.
Support local activist groups by fostering group health, connection and sustainable activism practices.
Carry out key onboarding tasks like supporting activist journeys, data capture and management and doing relational check-ins with new activists.
Collaborate with staff and volunteers in planning, meetings and sharing learnings to strengthen and grow people-powered activism.
Contribute to inclusive, safe and welcoming spaces that centre strong relationships and sustainable organising.
Desired Skills and Experience
This role is perfect for someone who is:
Confident in relationship building and enjoys working with other people to drive change
A great communicator with people of diverse backgrounds and ages
Excited to be part of a people-powered movement and has a positive and enthusiastic outlook
Passionate about human rights and social justice
Creative, innovative and open-minded to new projects, opportunities and strategies
Organised, proactive and has good time-management skills
To learn more about this volunteer position, please view the detailed Position Description. If this role sounds like you, please apply below. You must answer the following selection criteria and attach your CV as part of your application. You can choose to write a written response or record a video response to the selection criteria – please choose whatever you are most comfortable with!
Selection Criteria:
What excites you about being part of a human rights movement, and how would you support others to feel connected and included in it?
Can you share an example of how you’ve built a successful relationship or connection with someone in a community, volunteer, or organising space?
Applications close Sunday, 20th July, 11:59pm, however we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis and so encourage you to apply ASAP. If you have any questions about this role or require any accessibility accommodations to the recruitment process, feel free to get in touch with the Community Engagement & Organising Team, at activism@amnesty.org.au.
This opportunity within Amnesty International Australia is on a volunteer and unpaid basis. There is no intention to enter into an employment or legal relationship by either party in fulfilment of the duties as specified in this position description. By applying for this opportunity you agree to the above.
Diversity and Inclusion at Amnesty:
We are committed to equal opportunities in all areas of our work, community and partner relationships. We want people to achieve their full potential, which will positively impact on our work and the communities in which we operate. At AI Australia, our values empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment. We are a movement of people from all walks of life around the world. We intend to actively contribute to building a more diverse and inclusive team.
About Us:
Amnesty International Australia is one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit organisations. We are an independent, global movement that campaigns courageously for human rights for everyone. We’re ordinary people from all walks of life, standing together for justice, freedom, human dignity and equality. We use our passion and commitment to bring torturers to justice, change oppressive laws and free people imprisoned just for voicing their opinion. We’re independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion to ensure we can speak out on human rights abuses wherever they occur. Every day we move closer to a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.
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