VOLUNTEER WITH AMBER COMMUNITY
Volunteering with Amber Community is a powerful way to make a difference by encouraging discussions about road trauma and its impact.
There are various opportunities to volunteer and contribute to Amber Community:
- Sharing your lived experience: Your personal story can inspire others to make safer choices on the roads.
- Raising awareness and advocating: Support road safety initiatives by raising awareness and advocating for safer road behaviours.
- Fundraising: Help fundraise for Amber Community to support the vital work of caring for those impacted by road trauma and the delivery of education programs addressing behaviours and attitudes on the road.
You’ll find a welcoming and supportive environment when you become a part of our volunteer community. We offer ongoing training, regular catch-ups, and support every step of the way.
Please help us spread the word
Sharing your own story becomes the ‘why’ behind promoting road safety and reducing the impacts of road trauma. Personal narratives have the incredible power to raise awareness and motivate individuals to drive safely.
At Amber Community, we are fortunate to have more than 140 dedicated volunteers who generously support our organisation, with many sharing their road trauma experiences. They are passionate about highlighting the impact and ripple effect of road trauma.
Volunteer training
Our volunteer training program consists of six interactive sessions, each lasting two hours, conducted online via Zoom. During these sessions, we work closely with you, guiding you in telling your story effectively and ensuring you’re fully prepared. The training is designed to be engaging and hands-on, focusing on clear communication and practical skills.
Our next training starts in October 2024
Monday 14 October 7 pm – 9 pm
Monday 21 October 7 pm – 9 pm
Monday 28 October 7 pm – 9 pm
Monday 4 November 7 pm – 9 pm
Monday 11 November 7 pm – 9 pm
Wellbeing & self-care session
Monday 16 December 7 pm – 9 pm
Inspire safe choices with your story
Our lived experience volunteers can speak at our educational programs, community gatherings, schools, workplaces, and in the media. Your story can be a lifesaving inspiration.
One of our volunteers shared their experience:
“Lifesaving, for sure. It has improved my sense of self-worth after our family’s tragic event. It helped me rebuild and re-energise my life to give it meaning and purpose. It has given me opportunities to connect and develop meaningful relationships with like-minded people.”
We welcome volunteers who have
- Experienced injuries or had family members/friends injured
- Experienced the loss of a loved one due to road trauma
- Been first on the scene or witnessed a serious road incident
- Been involved in a serious road incident as a driver
- Served as emergency service workers attending road incidents
Volunteering as a lived experience volunteer speaker offers an excellent opportunity to educate and inform about this important cause. In addition to professional training, you’ll gain valuable experience in public speaking and networking skills.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, take the first step by completing our registration form, which is available for download in Word or PDF.
Interested in volunteering as a speaker?
Download our position description for more details.
For additional information, please don’t hesitate to email us or call us at 1300 367 797.
Join us in raising awareness and inspiring road safety conversations today!
