Brighten the lives of kids in care
Choose a career at The Pyjama Foundation and make a true difference with your skills. Join us in positively impacting the lives of children in foster care.
Our team will tell you it’s a rewarding and fulfilling job—seeing and hearing the difference we make is incredibly inspiring. Talk about filling your cup every day!
If you’re eager to dive into the not-for-profit sector or want to transfer your skills to a purpose-driven organisation, this is your chance to!
Volunteering opportunities available
Office Volunteer
What’s involved: This volunteering opportunity is very hands-on suitable for volunteers who are computer literate and have excellent communication and phone skills. Our office volunteers usually assist with contacting potential Pyjama Angel mentors, reference checks, calling Foster Carers/Carers, and some data entry.
Time: 1 Day a week (roughly 7 hours) on a day that suits you (however if you have more time, we’ll take it!)
Location: Our head office in Albion, Brisbane, QLD (other locations may be available - enquire within)
Interested? Email us via admin@thepyjamafoundation.com or call (07) 3256 8802 in you have any questions
Pyjama Day Kit Packing (MAY - JULY 2025)
What’s involved: Helping to put together our ‘Pyjama Day Kits’ which are sent to thousands of schools and businesses as they register for our flagship fundraising event, National Pyjama Day. Kit packing mainly consists of folding, counting, and packing balloons, collating printed documents together, sealing, and labelling envelopes. You can listen to music to help you get into the groove of packing.
Time: Required anytime between 9:30am – 2pm, Monday – Friday, usually 3-4 hours of your time – this is a volunteering opportunity and is available up until the end of July 2024.
Location: Our head office in Albion, Brisbane, QLD (other locations may be available - enquire within)
Interested? Email Brianna via Brianna@thepyjamafoundation.com or call (07) 3256 8802 in you have any questions
Other helpful links and support
Volunteer With Us
Do you have a spare hour each week? You can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and youth in care by becoming a volunteer mentor. Your commitment can change a life.
Donate
The Pyjama Foundation relies heavily on the generosity of everyday Australians to help power our Love of Learning Program which is offered free to more than 1,200 children and young people in care. Your one-off donation will enrich a child’s life through educational support, mentorship, companionship, and vital life skills – with the ultimate goal of improving a child or young person’s life trajectory.
Become a partner
By partnering with us, your organisation can give back in the most powerful ways - lifting the gaze and life trajectory of a foster child. Engage your team in impactful fundraising or workplace giving initiatives that not only foster a stronger culture but also creates a profound difference in the life of a vulnerable child or young individual. Together, we can achieve so much more.