Seeking Expressions of Interest to volunteer with Mary MacKillop Today (Victoria)

We are seeking to recruit new members to commit to our Victorian committee, based in Melbourne.

Mary MacKillop Today (Victoria) works to fundraise to allocate money to small life-changing projects via MMT Community Grants. https://www.marymackilloptoday.org.au

The Victorian committee closely aligns to the charism of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. We have committee members from all walks of life, including Sisters of St Joseph. Our committee have long-serving members and the time is right to recruit new members for the future life of our group’s important work and success.

The committee have a proven long track record (25 + years) of

• successful annual fund-raising, and
• powerful discernment to allocate funding to community groups who meet the grant criteria.

Interested applicants ideally would

• Embrace the life of the Melbourne Catholic community
• Be able to commit to 1- 2 hours for bi-monthly meetings – online and face-to-face
• Be available for 1-2 days nearing the annual fundraising events for preparation
• Be comfortable to be a fundraiser – seeking, asking and participating in events
• Be able to read and assess the suitability of annual grant applications 2-4 hours annually
• Make a commitment for at least 2 years

This is an unpaid and very rewarding role.

If this is something you would like to commit to please send an Expression of Interest letter to the MMT Victorian Committee, detailing

• Why you would like to join MMT Victoria
• What your motivations are
• What you have to offer
• A brief (one-page) CV detailing your work and relevant experience

Send your EOI to  [email protected]

EOI close January 23, 2025