Volunteer Roles

The Upwey Belgrave RSL is a community of people united by their shared values of friendship  and support of each other. 
We are always looking to welcome people to our organisation.

We offer a diverse range of volunteering opportunities that can complement the skills and experience you can bring or an opportunity to try something new.

Register your interest in becoming an RSL volunteer today!

Benefits of volunteering with the RSL:
  • Offer you meaningful opportunities for service utilising your skills & experience.

  • Provide “on the job” experience for those studying. 

  • Allow you to meet new people and build relationships.

  • Make a difference in the lives of those who have served our country and its allies

If you have experience that is fantastic, however we are more than happy to train you in house. 

We will support you 100% all the way!

Administration
Finance and Payroll (Onsite, Remote or Hybrid Role)
Manage the integral functions of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll. Liaise with Treasurer.

Administration (Hybrid Role)
General administration support monitoring email, phone queries, pass on queries to appropriate departments. 

Membership Co-ordinator (Hybrid Role)
Manage member database. Support out members with processing memberships and assistance with queries.

Sub-Branch Committee (Various Roles) (Hybrid role)
Strategic planning and daily support the RSL and Veterans to ensure ongoing success.

Grant Writer (Onsite, Remote or Hybrid Role)
Identifying and completion of grants for the overall success of the RSL and Running Rabbit Military Museum

Newsletter and Communication Administrator (Onsite, Remote or Hybrid Role)
Collating content from department heads. Your own creative flair. Newsletter and emails to members

Community Engagement, Marketing and Sponsorship Manager (Hybrid Role)
Promoting the RSL. Seek opportunities for community collaboration. Seek sponsorship as needed.

Digital Marketing, Social Media Administrator and Content Creator (Onsite, Remote or Hybrid Role)
Social media posting. Manage Webpage front & back end. Content creation with input from RSL department heads.

IT Administration (Hybrid Role)
Oversee and manage all IT – software and hardware requirements for RSL and Museum

Operations
Venue Manager (Onsite role)
Liaise with staff (paid & unpaid), Timesheets, Compliance, inventory management, general venue related tasks.

Front of House (Bar and Bistro)
Liaising with patrons, service provision at bar and/or bistro, and related tasks.

Functions and Events
Functions Co-ordinator (Hybrid Role)
Assisting clients with private functions. Promote venue for functions & events. Assistance with RSL events.

RSL Event Co-ordination Team Members (multiple roles) (Hybrid Role)
Event management and co-ordination for fundraising & community events. 

Entertainment Manager (Hybrid Role)
Source and co-ordinate live entertainment.

Facilities Management
Gardner (Onsite)
Assistance with grounds upkeep and maintenance

Building Maintenance (Onsite)
Assistance with building upkeep and maintenance. Meeting contractors onsite, as needed.

Cleaning (Onsite)
Daily cleaning of venue

Human Resources and OHS
HR Manager (Paid staff and Volunteers) (Hybrid Role)
All elements of HR: recruitment, training, consultation, Better Impact database management.

Operations Volunteer Co-ordinator (Hybrid Role)
Daily co-ordination of volunteers and liaison to committee and management.

OHS Manager (Paid staff and Volunteers) (Hybrid Role)
All elements of OHR and risk management

Museum
Display Co-ordinator
Organisation of displays internal and external locations. 

Museum Tour Guide
Conduct museum tours for groups and organisations.

Restoration & Repairs 
General handyman work and minor repairs and maintenance to collection 

Museum Administration  
Administrative duties including financial reporting, recording of donations & letters.

Cataloguing 
Computer logging of items and photographing items.

Archiving and Research 
Researching Military history and personnel records. Recording and collection linking.

Public Relations & Presentations
Interaction with Public, Schools and Libraries in the area. Presentations for ANZAC Day & Remembrance Day.

Librarian Assistant  
Assist with the recording and maintenance of the library. 

Community Engagement  
Visits to schools and community groups for promoting the museum. 

Group Bookings Co-ordinator
Maintain a booking schedule and recording actions.

Museum Fundraising 
Manage fundraising activities for the museum i.e. raffles.

Merchandise Co-ordinator  
Purchasing and managing merchandise. Advertising of merchandise available and presentation of.  

Storeman Duties 
Assist in the museum store filing and maintaining storage area.

Veteran Services
RSL Active and Veteran Services Wellbeing Co-ordinator (Hybrid Role)
Designing & implementation of engaging activities & events for Service Personnel (past & present), First Responders.

Veterans Welfare and Compensation Officer (Onsite and local area)
Full training by RSL Victoria provided. Support veterans with government agencies and accessing support agencies.

Veterans Home and Hospital Visitor (Onsite and local area)
Visit & provide support in the community, in hospitals, residential aged care facilities and in private homes.

Bus Drivers and Tour Managers (Onsite Role)
Local transport service to and from RSL or monthly day trips outing within an hour of Upwey.

Appeals and Fundraising Volunteer (Onsite and local area)
Selling ANZAC Day Tokens & Remembrance Day Poppies primarily. Also assist with inhouse fundraising events.

Sample position details

Administration Assistant All-Rounder
We need a volunteer to help share the RSL with the world. 
Can be done as a hybrid role
Approximately 6 hours per week
All training will be provided.
  • Basic PC skills
  • General office duties
  • Customer service
  • Bookkeeping using Xero (expereince an advantage)
  • Can do attitude
  • Flexible
  • Anyone looking to upskill to return to the paid workforce this could be the stepping stone you need.
Bus Driver and Tour Manager for Veteran Day Trips
We want to take our Veterans on Tour.
RSL Trail. In January we set our members to challenge as a collective to visit all 270 RSL Sub Branches in Victoria. We would like to take our Veterans on a tour of some of them. 
We would look at running monthly day trips to sub branches within an hour of Upwey.
  • We need a Bus Driver to drive the courtesy bus
  • We need a Tour Manager to help the veterans and assist co-ordination on the day, of entry to venues, orientation of bathrooms etc assist with any needs
  • Approximately 6hrs (one day) per month

Veteran Services Wellbeing Co-Ordinator
Are you an enthusiastic individual? 
Ready to infuse energy and passion into the assisting the wellbeing and social connections for our Veterans young or seniors
We are seeking a dynamic volunteer to help with designing and implementation a calendar of engaging activities and events for Service Personnel (past and present), First Responders, as part of our RSL Active.
RSL Active
A health and wellbeing program for past and present service personnel, first responders, and their families. Provides a way to connect with other services members and develop social networks, share ideas, tell stories, enhance support circles, and improve physical and mental health. Designed to support the physical health and wellbeing of veterans and their families.
No previous experience required just the desire to want to make a difference and help build a community connection.

We require a volunteer to help coordinate activity events and sessions 
  • Liaise with External Suppliers and RSL Staff
  • Confident Phone Manner
  • Support participants with enquiries
  • Basic PC skills
  • Hybrid Role: On site and remote
  • Flexible hours, Approximately 3hrs per week
Volunteer Home and Hospital Visitor
Providing socialization and communication to those that need it. Volunteers in the Home and Hospital Visiting program provide a range of supports to veterans which could include:
  • Visiting veteran at home
  • Visiting veterans in hospital or an aged care facility
  • Assisting with leisure activities, outings, special occasions and commemorations
  • Supporting physical exercise such as going for a walk
  • Reading or helping with letter writing or filling in forms
  • Social support
  • Flexible hours, Approximately 3hrs per week
Bar Staff
No experience required or certification. We can train you and then help you achieve your RSA. 
  • Must be over 18
  • RSA and RSG advantageous but not a requirement
  • Provide Service from the bar
  • Set up bar for service
  • General cleanliness of bar and surrounds
  • Flexible on hours available, minimum 2hrs per week 

Bistro - Front of House and Back of House
No experience required or certification. We can train you and then help you achieve your Food Handling Certificate etc. 
  • Provide assistance in the bistro
  • Set up bistor for meal service
  • General cleanliness of bistro and surrounds
  • Flexible on hours available, minimum 2hrs per week 

Newsletter Editor /Administrator
We need a volunteer to help share the RSL with the world
The newsletter is more about collating information from various department heads. You can also add your own creative flare.
Newsletter are produced from our Communication Software. The software is super easy to use, do not fear if you do not have the skills. If you can use Microsoft Word you can use the website software we use. All training will be provided.
  • 2 Newsletters per month
  • Any "special" announcements 
  • Flexible hours, Approximately 4 hrs per fortnight

Social Media Administration - Basic PC skills only
We need a volunteer to help share the RSL with the world. 
Can be done as a remote role
Do not fear you do not have the skills. If you can use Microsoft Word you can use the website software we use.
All training will be provided.
  • Basic PC skills
  • Need to have a Facebook account or be able to make one
  • Posting on Facebook about upcoming events, 
  • Content writing (if you feel confident
  • Update Website as needed (simple software/user friendly)
  • Liaising with Bar Manager and Head Chef regarding promotions
  • Liaising with Department Heads for socials content
  • Flexible hours, Approximately 2hr per week

Register today to volunteer

Complete the form below to express you interest in becoming a volunteer
 I would like to receive text notifications.