About Build a Ballot

Build a Ballot is a free, non-partisan tool that helps Australians look beyond political branding, to understand where candidates stand on policies and make informed decisions at the ballot box.

About the role

Volunteers played a huge role in helping almost 600,000 Australians discover Build a Ballot and get election-ready during the 2025 federal election.

For the upcoming Victorian election, we're expanding our volunteer program so we can go bigger; with volunteer teams operating across the state, each led by team leaders who coordinate their local group.

As Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll sit across all of it — managing team leaders, keeping the program on track, and making sure volunteers feel supported from orientation through to election day. This is a role for someone with a good understanding of democracy and elections, with a passion to help people make an informed vote!

What you'll do…

Recruiting – help us spread the word about volunteer and team leader opportunities in the lead-up to the election

Onboarding – guide new volunteers through the volunteer portal and onboarding process, including co-running an orientation session (with us), to make sure everyone understands the program and guidelines before they get started

Be a central point of contact – provide day-to-day support for team leaders through regular check-ins, and set up and manage group chats to keep teams connected and motivated

Logistics – keep the volunteer database up to date, support the mailing out of marketing materials, and support teams to plan and deliver local activations

Feedback and recognition – create an environment where volunteers feel seen, valued, and appreciated throughout the campaign

Keep us in the loop – flag emerging issues or patterns to us early, and handball to us when things get tricky

This is for you if…

• You care about democracy and want to help Victorians make an informed decision at the ballot box
• You're a confident communicator with a wide range of people — different ages, backgrounds, and levels of political engagement
• You've got experience in people management, team coordination, or community organising (paid or unpaid)
• You’re a highly organised and supportive leader
• You're available and committed to showing up for the team, especially in the 6 weeks leading into election day

Fill out the form below and share a bit about yourself, why this role interests you, and any relevant experience you'd bring.

We’d love to hear from people with experience volunteering in elections, community organising, or running programs with lots of moving parts — but it’s not a requirement. What matters most is that you care about democracy and want to connect voters with tools that make participation easier.