Momentum is building, with the quarterly ‘Shark Tank’ events continuing to provide a significant benefit to sporting and community partners and to those who are considering volunteering.
Designed to allow sporting and community organisations an opportunity to highlight their programs to a network of volunteers, Shark Tank aims to link potential volunteers with the clubs and organisations best suited to their interests, skill set and experience, at an event offering the chance to learn more about volunteering from a panel of experts.
A Shark Tank was recently held at Pointsbet Stadium, attended by NRL star Ronaldo Mulitalo and Sharks Have Heart sporting and community partners who presented on the night, including Cronuula Sharks Water Polo, Gymea Community Aid and Information Centre and the Sutherland Hospital.
Mulitalo, recognised for his work in the community in being awarded the 2021 Ken Stephen Medal, the NRL’s highest community honour, spoke about his experiences volunteering and giving his time to organisations such as Stepping Stone House, while the partner organisations also outlined the various volunteer opportunities available.
Our partner organisations have the following volunteer vacancies available. For those interested in learning more, please contact [email protected]
Cronulla Sharks Water Polo
Cronulla Sharks Water Polo are one of the largest clubs in Australia with players from 8-80. They have a vision to inspire and enrich the lives of their community through their values - integrity, excellence and belonging. Cronulla Sharks Water Polo are looking for volunteers who may be able to assist with the following roles:
• Social Media Coordinator: Developing a social media calendar, creating and managing posts, driving engagement with followers.
• Newsletter Editor: Curate the Club newsletter, ensure consistency in tone, quality and frequency of releases.
• Events Coordinator: Help plan, implement and deliver the events, provide guidance in project management.
• Videographer: Capture special moments in the community, create a promotion video that highlights the Club's culture
Gymea Community Aid and Information Service
GCAIS is a dynamic community force in bringing self-reliance, dignity, and well-being to people’s lives. GCAIS are looking for volunteers who may be able to assist with the following roles:
• Drivetime Mentors (Drivers License Access Program)
• Homework Program Tutors
• Employment Support Mentors
• Community Garden Volunteers
• Digital Literacy Tutors
The Sutherland Hospital
The Sutherland Hospital has been central to Sutherland Shire community since it open it' doors in 1958. What brought the Sutherland Hospital to life was the conviction of its community, and the tradition continues today with 98 per cent of its patients living in the local Shire. The Hospital are looking for volunteers to assist in four areas:
• Concierge Desk Volunteers
• Special Thoughts Gift Shop Volunteers
• Kiosk Volunteers
• General Volunteering
The Cronulla Sharks ‘Heart to Heart’ volunteers program, presented through the Shark Tank events, aims to contribute to a thriving sport sector in the Sutherland Shire and to support the social and emotional wellbeing of individuals and the wider community.
To learn more about the program email [email protected], fill out the Heart to Heart profile - CLICK HERE - and follow Sharks Have Heart on Instagram to stay up to date with Heart to Heart events and upcoming Shark Tanks.
