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Make a difference and volunteer with MDNSW!

Volunteering with Muscular Dystrophy NSW is about making a real difference in the lives of people living with neuromuscular conditions.

By giving your time, you will play a crucial role in supporting our neuromuscular community to live the life they choose. Whether it's helping out at our events or joining us as a camp carer, you'll be bringing people together and making a big impact!

To learn more about our volunteering opportunities, contact our team below.

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Why volunteer at MDNSW?

Make an impact on the neuromuscular community.
Boost your experience and build your network.
Gain professional references.
Gain transferable skills including teamwork, problem-solving and communication.
Get hands-on experience in fields like occupational therapy, social work, fundraising and more!
Receive exposure to the NDIS, disability and for-purpose sector with relevant training.

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Volunteering Roles

Corporate Volunteers

Corporate volunteering is a great way for companies to connect with the community and make a tangible impact. By partnering with MDNSW, businesses can raise awareness about neuromuscular conditions, participate in meaningful events and build team spirit through shared volunteering experiences.

Event Day Volunteers

Whether you’re helping with set up, sharing your skills or supporting participants, as an event-day volunteer, you’ll be crucial to making sure everything runs smoothly. It's an opportunity to make a direct impact, connect with others and ensure participants create memorable experiences.

Camp Carer Volunteers

If you're pursuing a career in allied health, occupational therapy or community services, you could become a camp carer. You’ll gain hands-on experience in supporting people living with neuromuscular conditions – learning valuable skills in caregiving, empathy and teamwork. Other skills include manual handling, providing personal care supports, supporting campers to engage in activities and facilitating interactions.

Operations Volunteers

Offering your administration and business skills gives you the opportunity to support our mission from behind the scenes. Operations volunteers play a vital part in the smooth functioning of MDNSW, aiding its overall success.

How it works

Step 1: Register Your Interest
To start your volunteering journey with MDNSW, contact our team to complete an EOI form so we can get a better understanding of who you are and what you’re hoping to get out of the volunteering experience.

Step 2: Let's Have a Chat
Our team will contact you within two weeks of submitting your application. We will discuss the current volunteering opportunities and which might work best for you.

Step 3: Ticking the Boxes
If your application for a volunteer position is successful, we’ll walk you through the process of any documentation you may need to prepare such as references, police checks and Working With Children Checks. You'll be reimbursed for the payment of any check required for your volunteering opportunity.

Step 4: Time to Volunteer!
Congratulations – you're now ready to volunteer with MDNSW! Depending on which type of volunteer you are, you may have to complete additional training.

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Volunteer testimonials

“I always look forward to coming back to camp. I’ve had a lot of memories, new friends. I think it’s just such a rewarding place to be. You get a really good insight into what life looks like for these kids, as opposed to a clinical setting or a hospital setting. I think that really helps you see things through a different lens and really shifts your mindset when you are back working as an OT.”

Oscar

Camp Carer

“[The volunteers] are helpful and they help you set up things to have fun.”

Harry

Camper

“The work I do… is really important to me because the kids get to be as independent as possible with our support.”

Paityn

Camp Carer

“The Adventure Camp experience ended up being such a positive opportunity for John to develop independence and this was something I really wanted for him. Not only did he make new friends and enjoy new experiences like playing in the sand at the beach and abseiling, but he also developed new independent skills that he is still doing at home now like brushing his teeth every day and getting himself dressed.

He’s more confident and we both understand that things won’t fall apart if I’m not around. John can’t wait to go back to Camp next year and I am so grateful to MDNSW for making this life-changing experience for him possible.”

Effie, John’s Mum

“The Adventure Camp experience ended up being such a positive opportunity for John to develop independence and this was something I really wanted for him. Not only did he make new friends and enjoy new experiences like playing in the sand at the beach and abseiling, but he also developed new independent skills that he is still doing at home now like brushing his teeth every day and getting himself dressed.

He’s more confident and we both understand that things won’t fall apart if I’m not around. John can’t wait to go back to Camp next year and I am so grateful to MDNSW for making this life-changing experience for him possible.”

Effie, John’s Mum

“The Adventure Camp experience ended up being such a positive opportunity for John to develop independence and this was something I really wanted for him. Not only did he make new friends and enjoy new experiences like playing in the sand at the beach and abseiling, but he also developed new independent skills that he is still doing at home now like brushing his teeth every day and getting himself dressed.

He’s more confident and we both understand that things won’t fall apart if I’m not around. John can’t wait to go back to Camp next year and I am so grateful to MDNSW for making this life-changing experience for him possible.”

Effie, John’s Mum

Upcoming events

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Spring Roll & Picnic

Celebrating the arrival of Spring!

Parramatta Cycleway

Saturday 27 September 2025 @12pm

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Christmas in July

Celebrate the chilly season with good food and great company!

Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club

Saturday 5 July 2025 @ 12pm

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Phone: (02) 9888 5711

Freecall: 1800 635 109

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