Biography
In the 2022 National Strategy for Volunteering Working Group and Volunteer and Supporter Engagement Lead, Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation
Kylie is a nationally recognised Volunteer Manager with 12 years’ experience in the for-purpose sector. As a dedicated volunteer for more than 30 years, she turned her passion into a career 12 years ago. Kylie’s experience in leading and participating in volunteer programs within the community services sector spans across disability, mental health, financial hardship, and hospitals. She has led individual volunteers, students, TAFE and university pupils, volunteers with disabilities, and corporate volunteers.
Responsible for setting up and growing the Volunteer Program at Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation, Kylie has also been involved in creating policy and procedures, ensuring they’re aligned to the National Standards for Volunteer Involvement. She created innovative, paperless processes and continues to pivot with the changing needs of the community, particularly during the onset of the pandemic. Kylie was the recipient of the 2020 NSW Excellence in Volunteer Management award.