Volunteer with sick kids in hospital
Our Starlight Express Rooms are medical-free havens in every children's hospital in Australia.
Starlight Express Room Volunteers support Captain Starlight, ensuring visitors to the room have the best possible experience. You'll help set activities up, welcome families and engage the kids with fun things to do. There's art, craft, games, dancing, movies, quizzes, general silliness – bringing happiness to sick kids is so much fun!
This is a regular commitment with at least two shifts in the Starlight Express Room each month. You’ll quickly feel part of the team and make even more of an impact.
“Joining the Starlight family is the best thing I ever did. I always feel like I gain so much more from volunteering than I give back. Not only do I get to help brighten someone's day, but my time at Starlight has taught me more about myself and helped me grow into a leader, than any other paid job has. If you're looking for the same sort of experience, I'd say don't hesitate to apply!” - Tina
Volunteering with kids is serious fun
Our amazing volunteers bring their energy, positivity and enthusiasm to our programs, and we are so thankful for them and the difference they make!
We're looking for fun, reliable, positive people who love to make others smile. You’ll receive training before you start, along with ongoing support – plus you’ll be a member of a highly engaged team.
100% of our Programs vollies agree that volunteering with Starlight enriches their lives.
How to join the team
If you’re set to shine as a volunteer in the Starlight Express Room, we’d love to hear from you! We have a thorough recruitment process and are here to listen if you need any accommodations.
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Apply
Seen a Program Volunteer role you'd love? Apply and it could be yours.
Shine and share - group interview
Meet with a Volunteer Engagement Partner and other applicants so we can get to know you
Probity checks
We'll do two reference checks and help with a Working With Children and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
Immunisations
To protect Starlight families and you, there may be a few vaccinations required
Offer
Bust out the dance moves, it's the moment when you're offered a spot on the team.
Training
Complete hospital and Starlight training to get you prepared and ready for your first shift. Exciting!
Andrea's story
No two days are the same for Andrea when she's volunteering in the Starlight Express Room.
"The smiles and laughter of the kids are really amazing to witness."
- Pam, Starlight Express Room volunteer
"I love being able to help kids through an otherwise hard experience."
- Jay, Starlight Express Room volunteer
Ben's story
Ben started volunteering to complement his medical studies, and hasn't looked back!
