To Make A Difference We Need You

Empowering futures isn’t easy. We can’t do it without our volunteers – the backbone of our work.

If you have the passion and drive to make the world a safer, healthier and happier place for vulnerable children, we would love to hear from you.

When you join us, you’ll get to take part in exciting fundraising activities, build professional, transferable skills, and raise your voice for issues that matter to you and to the children and communities we support.

There are countless ways you can help out, from holding fundraisers at your school or workplace, helping out at our office and spreading the word in your local community, to contributing to our marketing or social media efforts. Get in touch with us today to get involved.

Why Volunteer At GIM?

  • Experience a tangible, rewarding way of living out your faith through service to others
  • Connect and build relationships with other like-minded volunteers from all walks of life
  • Build knowledge and skills that will benefit you for a lifetime while your time benefits others!
  • Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and communities across the globe

Experience a tangible, rewarding way of living out your faith through service to others

Connect and build relationships with other like-minded volunteers from all walks of life

Build knowledge and skills that will benefit you for a lifetime while your time benefits others!

Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and communities across the globe

Take Time To Make An Impact

“The best among you are those who bring greatest benefits to many others” – Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)

Wondering how you can get involved? Whatever time, skills or resources you have to offer, we’ll find a way for you to make an impact with us!

From home

Have a fundraising idea? Want to contribute an article to our website? Looking to develop a social media campaign to raise awareness about our cause? Get your creative juices flowing and change the world from the comfort of your own home. All you need is a phone, a laptop and an internet connection!

In the office

Get hands-on operations experience in our Sydney office where no two days are the same. A day in the office could involve getting to know our supporters, researching our projects or getting creative with our campaigns.

In the community

Do you have experience in marketing, event management or event coordination? Are you passionate about making an impact in the lives of vulnerable children? Get in touch with us now to help plan our next fundraising/community engagement event! Send us an email at info@gimfoundation.org.au.

Get Involved

If you are over 18 and have a desire to make a life-changing impact – we want to hear from you!
Simply send us an email outlining your skills and experience, what area of work you’re interested in and where you think you could make the greatest impact, and we will be in touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

If I donate money, how will it be used?

At every step, and with every donation, we are focused on helping vulnerable children, their families and communities break the cycle of poverty. We work with the teams in our field offices and partners on the ground to help ensure that every cent is going where it is needed most – as they know the needs and the communities best. You can view our Appeals page to see the specific projects and countries we are raising money for right now if you wish to make a more targeted donation, otherwise, your donation will be gratefully received and wisely used where it will make the most impact. We regularly share stories about how your donation is changing lives for good – through our website, social media, and WhatsApp so follow us to watch your donation in action!

As part of our registration with the ACNC, each year we submit annual financial reports to demonstrate how your donation is being spent – you can see these reports here on the ACNC website.

Is the GIM Foundation only located in Sydney?

Our ‘home base’ is here in Sydney, but we have field offices in Burkina Faso, Togo and Ghana, and work with on-the-ground partners where there is need. We are also expanding our reach to places like Syria, Yemen, Lebanon and Palestine as we grow – and it’s all thanks to you, our wonderful supporters.

Do you only serve Islamic communities and countries?

We are driven by our Islamic values: compassion, equality, dignity, collaboration, and integrity. This means that anyone who needs our help will get it, regardless of who they are, where they’re from or what religion they belong to. Our faith is the reason we do what we do, but we do not discriminate, instead, we believe it is our obligation and community responsibility to collectively prioritise the welfare of every orphan and vulnerable child.

Is the GIM Foundation a registered Charity?

Yes. We’re registered as a member of the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) and fully adhere to their standards. Our annual financial statements are available to view here.  

Any donation you make over $2 is also tax-deductible as we have endorsement by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient. 

We are also currently working towards our Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) membership to help strengthen our collective impact against poverty.

Can I join or volunteer with GIM Foundation?

Absolutely! From fundraising to brand partnerships and internships, there are many ways you can get involved – you can find out more here on our website. If you are passionate about the communities we work in and the impact we are making, we would love to have you on board.

What work does the GIM Foundation do?

While we do respond to emergencies, our core work is focused on sustainable development: helping children, their families and communities break the cycle of poverty. We seek to create long-term, sustainable impact, strengthening communities through locally-led projects and partnerships that provide food security, water, education, health, orphan care and more. You can find out more about what we do here on our website.

What does ‘GIM’ stand for?

GIM stands for Global Islamic Mission. Our Islamic faith is the reason we exist, and our mission to overcome poverty and injustice for vulnerable children everywhere is what drives us to do what we do!

$25 Can Help Empower A Future

Globally, millions of children are being impacted by conflict, disasters, poverty, and now the effects of the pandemic. Your donation today can change a life and empower a future.