Job Title: MAF Speaker & Church Presentation Volunteer
Location: Churches, community groups, and events across Australia
Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator / Engagement Lead
Type: Volunteer (unpaid)
Commitment: Flexible — by invitation

Role Summary

As a Speaker & Church Presentation Volunteer, you’ll represent MAF Australia by sharing the story of MAF and its impact. This role is suited to confident communicators who enjoy speaking, storytelling, and inspiring others.

Key Responsibilities

• Present MAF’s mission at church services, small groups, or events.
• Share stories of impact, aviation ministry, and global mission.
• Engage audiences through visual tools, videos, or interactive content.
• Represent MAF with warmth, clarity, and integrity.
• Work with the MAF team to prepare and tailor presentations.

Skills & Attributes

• Confident public speaker with strong communication skills.
• Passionate about mission and able to engage diverse audiences.
• Willingness to learn MAF messaging and stories.

What You’ll Gain

• Training and resources to support effective presentations.
• Opportunities to inspire churches and communities.
• A meaningful role sharing how God is at work through aviation.

Job Title: MAF Church Engagement Volunteer
Location: Local churches across Australia
Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator / Church Engagement Lead
Type: Volunteer (unpaid)
Commitment: Flexible — relationship-based

Role Summary

As a Church Engagement Volunteer, you’ll help build and nurture relationships between MAF Australia and local churches. This role suits people who love church life, enjoy connecting with others, and have a heart for mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a point of connection between MAF and local churches.
• Help promote MAF services, speakers, and events within church communities.
• Assist with coordinating church visits, mission moments, or displays.
• Encourage prayer, awareness, and involvement in MAF’s mission.
• Support communication between church leaders and the MAF team.

Skills & Attributes

• Confident communicator with a relational approach.
• Familiar with church environments and culture.
• Organised and comfortable following up with people.

What You’ll Gain

• Deeper partnership with churches supporting global mission.
• Training and encouragement from the volunteer network.
• A purposeful role connecting faith communities with real-world impact.

Job Title: MAF Schools Volunteer
Location: Schools and education settings across Australia
Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator / Schools Engagement Lead
Type: Volunteer (unpaid)
Commitment: Flexible — school-term or event-based

Role Summary

As a Schools Volunteer, you’ll help introduce students to the mission of MAF Australia through engaging, age-appropriate presentations and activities. This role is ideal for those who enjoy working with children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with or lead school presentations and learning activities.
• Support interactive experiences such as VR demonstrations or displays.
• Help communicate MAF’s mission in an engaging, educational way.
• Work with teachers and staff to support curriculum or mission days.
• Represent MAF in a positive, safe, and professional manner.

Skills & Attributes

• Enjoy working with children and young people.
• Clear communicator with a friendly, engaging approach.
• Patient, reliable, and adaptable in school environments.

What You’ll Gain

• Training and resources tailored to schools engagement.
• The opportunity to inspire the next generation about mission and service.
• A rewarding role making mission accessible and exciting for students.

Job Title: MAF Event Volunteer
Location: Various locations across Australia
Reports to: Volunteer and Advocate Coordinator
Type: Volunteer (unpaid)
Commitment: Flexible — event-based or seasonal

Role Summary

As an Event Volunteer, you’ll play a hands-on role in supporting MAF Australia events and community initiatives. This role is ideal for people who enjoy practical tasks, teamwork, and welcoming others while helping share MAF’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with event setup and pack-down (venues, signage, equipment).
• Welcome guests and support registration and hospitality.
• Assist with catering, displays, and interactive elements (e.g. VR experiences).
• Support MAF staff and volunteers during community, church, or fundraising events.
• Help create a warm, organised, and engaging event environment.

Skills & Attributes

• Friendly and approachable with a servant-hearted attitude.
• Reliable and willing to help where needed.
• Comfortable working as part of a team.

What You’ll Gain

• A meaningful way to support MAF’s mission locally.
• Opportunities to connect with others passionate about mission.
• Training and support from the MAF volunteer team.

Job Title: MAF General Office & Corporate Volunteer
Location: MAF offices or remote (where applicable)
Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator / Office or Team Lead
Type: Volunteer (unpaid)
Commitment: Flexible — regular or project-based

Role Summary

As a General Office & Corporate Volunteer, you’ll support the operational and administrative work of MAF Australia. This role is ideal for individuals with office, administrative, or professional skills who want to use their experience to strengthen the behind-the-scenes work that enables MAF’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with general office administration such as data entry, filing, document preparation, and record management.
• Support mailouts, resource packs, reports, and internal communications.
• Assist with coordination of meetings, calendars, and basic logistics.
• Provide administrative support to staff, volunteers, and engagement teams as required.
• Support project-based or corporate-style tasks (e.g. research, reporting, spreadsheet management, process support).
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in administrative tasks.
• Confidence using office systems (e.g. email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases).
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• Professional communication skills and a team-focused attitude.

Ideal Backgrounds

This role is well suited to:

• Office administrators or executive assistants
• Retirees with professional or corporate experience
• Students or graduates building workplace skills
• Corporate volunteers or teams offering skilled support

What You’ll Gain

• A meaningful way to contribute professional skills to global mission.
• Training, support, and clear task guidance from the MAF team.
• A flexible volunteer role that fits around work or other commitments.
• The satisfaction of knowing your support directly enables frontline ministry.

Requirements

• Alignment with and support of MAF’s mission and values.
• Willingness to complete volunteer onboarding and training.
• Relevant skills or experience for administrative or corporate-style tasks.
• Compliance requirements may apply depending on the nature of the role.

What this looks like in real life:

• Share a 5–10-minute MAF story during a church service
• Present at a mission’s night or small group
• Show a MAF video + short explanation
• Host a Q&A after a service or event

Tips & Tricks:

• Start with a story, not stats (people remember stories)

Keep it simple:

“MAF uses planes to bring help, hope, and healing to remote communities.”

• Use one clear takeaway (e.g. pray, give, get involved)
• Always have a next step (QR code / sign-up)
• Practice a “2-minute version” of your talk

“They keep MAF connected to churches.”

 What this looks like:

• Ask your church: “Could we include MAF in a mission update this month?”
• Share a monthly MAF story or prayer point
• Help organise a MAF speaker visit
• Set up a small info table after church

Tips & Tricks:

• Start small — don’t aim for a full event immediately
• Build a relationship with:
  • Missions pastor
  • Church admin
• Use existing rhythms (missions month, prayer nights)
• Send short, ready-to-use blurbs to leaders
• Follow up gently — consistency > intensity

“They bring the MAF story to the next generation.”

What this looks like:

• Run a short school presentation
• Help with mission-focused class sessions
• Use interactive tools (VR, videos, Q&A)
• Share stories of real people helped by MAF

Tips & Tricks:

• Keep it visual and interactive (less talking, more doing)
• Ask questions like:

“What would life be like without roads?”

• Use simple language (avoid jargon)
• Keep sessions short and engaging
• Work with teachers — they know what works best

“They help MAF show up well.”

What this looks like:

• Set up banners, tables, and displays
• Greet people with a friendly, simple welcome
• Start conversations like:

“Have you heard of MAF before?”

• Help people sign up or learn more
• Pack down efficiently after the event

Tips & Tricks:

• Your smile is your greatest tool 😊
• Keep your opener simple and natural
• Don’t feel pressure to know everything — just say:

“That’s a great question — I can connect you with someone”

• Focus on connection, not convincing
• Stay attentive — don’t stand behind the table scrolling

“They strengthen what happens behind the scenes.”

What this looks like:

• Help prepare mailouts or resource packs
• Organise volunteer or donor data
• Support event logistics spreadsheets
• Assist with research or reporting
• Help improve systems (forms, processes, templates)

Tips & Tricks:

• Ask:

“What’s taking your team time that I could help with?”

• Look for repeat tasks that can be simplified
• Create templates (emails, docs, trackers)
• Communicate clearly and regularly
• Double-check details — accuracy builds trust