Every strong community has people behind the scenes quietly making things happen. In Summer Hill, that’s our Volunteer Leadership Group. From supporting community hosts to get their ideas off the ground, to strengthening local partnerships and helping us tackle loneliness at a grassroots level, the Committee plays a vital role in ensuring our community remains connected, inclusive and vibrant.
As we look ahead to 2026–2027, we’re inviting expressions of interest from locals who want to step into leadership, build their skills and make a meaningful contribution to the community around them.
Participating in the Summer Hill Volunteer Committee is more than volunteering. It’s an opportunity to:
- Develop leadership and governance experience
- Build strong professional and local networks
- Contribute to real social impact
- Help shape the future of community life in Summer Hill
But is it fun? We think so! Yes, there’s work to do. We take our impact seriously. But we also believe community building should feel like community.
That means meetings where we bring share food, celebrating milestones together, arrange the dd bush-walk and catching up socially between meetings. We want to enjoy each other’s company, along the way.
If you believe that small actions create big impact, and you’d like to be part of the team that makes it happen, we’d love to hear from you.
What is involved?
- Minimum 14-month commitment, commencing April (and concluding with a handover to a new committee).
- Monthly meetings which are sometimes in person, and sometimes online.
- Meeting pre-reading.
- Specific actions related to each role; learn more below.
Applications close
Opportunities to get involved
Chairperson
The Chairperson provides overall leadership to the Committee, ensuring the team operates cohesively, delivered this project and upholds the standards of the Little BIG Foundation.
Responsibilities
- Recruit and onboard new committee members.
- Plan, call, and chair regular committee meetings, ensuring actions are followed up and each project is delivered.
- Maintain a calendar / plan for the committee for the year.
We are looking for
- Strong and diplomatic leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and facilitation ability.
- Confidence in decision-making and delegation.
What’s in it for you?
Perfect for someone looking to build leadership experience, practise team management and influencing and strengthen their governance and decision-making skills in a supportive, community-focused environment.
Events Lead
The Events Lead oversees the Expression of Interest program that attracts and assesses new community events for the Little BIG House. This role ensures a steady pipeline of diverse, community-driven ideas aligned with Little BIG’s mission.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the New Event Expression of Interest process logistics x3 per year (we have a process in place already).
- Develop and deliver communication/promotional strategies that attract strong applications (posting in Summer Hill People facebook group / promotion at Open House etc)
- Lead the EOI assessment meetings, guiding the committee through structured scoring and assessment.
We are looking for
- Strong organisational and project-coordination skills.
- Ability to assess ideas objectively and lead group decision-making processes.
What’s in it for you?
Perfect for someone wanting to develop program-curation, stakeholder engagement, and structured decision-making skills. Ideal for those growing into communications, marketing, or project-management roles at work.
Induction Lead
The Induction Lead ensures that all new event hosts and volunteers are properly welcomed into the Little BIG House, understand the space, and feel confident to run programs safely and effectively.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver three induction sessions each year for new volunteers and event hosts.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Little BIG House policies, processes, and venue operations.
- Ensure inductions are friendly, professional, and clear, setting new contributors up for success.
We are looking for
- Confident presenter (or working on it!)
- Organised, reliable, and comfortable managing multiple attendees and questions.
- Strong understanding of Little BIG House operations (or willingness to learn quickly).
What’s in it for you?
Build confidence in training delivery, onboarding processes, and public speaking. Ideal for a people-person who wants to do less admin and more face-to-face time with our wonderful volunteers and hosts.
Tribe Engagement Lead
The Tribe Engagement Lead builds community and confidence within the volunteer Tribe, ensuring volunteers feel valued, connected, and supported in their roles.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver one social event each year (e.g. end-of-year BBQ).
- Coordinate one annual training or development event for volunteers.
- Encourage informal catch-ups, connection opportunities, and peer-to-peer support.
We are looking for
- Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for volunteer wellbeing.
- Experience organising small-medium events or social gatherings.
- Organised and comfortable working to a budget.
What’s in it for you?
Gather hands-on experience in volunteer management, event planning, and building positive team culture.
Community Engagement Lead
The Community Engagement Lead enhances the Little BIG House’s visibility and relationships across the neighbourhood, ensuring the venue remains connected to local people, businesses, and initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver Open House events twice a year, inviting the community to explore the Little BIG House.
- Lead outreach to community groups, local organisations, and events (e.g. Summer Hill Social).
We are looking for
- Networking and relationship-building ability.
- Strong event-coordination skills and community mindset.
- Comfortable speaking with diverse groups, from families to local businesses.
What’s in it for you?
Perfect for someone keen to grow their outreach, networking, and community-activation skills, especially if they’re exploring a future in placemaking, partnerships, or community development.
Sponsorships & Grants Lead – Fundraising & Partnerships
The Sponsorships & Grants Lead works to secure financial support for key programs by managing grants, seeking philanthropic opportunities, and developing local sponsorship relationships.
Responsibilities
- Identify, apply and report on small-scale grants.
- Ensure all grants are properly acquitted and reported.
- Seek sponsorships for key programs such as coworking, parents' groups, seniors programs, etc.
- Maintain relationships with potential partners and donors.
- Work with other local NFPs (Flour Mill, RTF, Jannawi, etc) to identify new grant opportunities.
We are looking for
- Strong written communication skills in a professional context.
- Confidence speaking with potential sponsors and partners.
- Organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines.
What’s in it for you?
Perfect for someone looking to expand their experience in fundraising, grant writing, and relationship-building. Great for those developing their communications or business-development skillset.