Help allocate our FY27 Community Sponsorship Funds
Do you want to make a difference in the community? Have an impact on local organisations and clubs?
Then look no further! Port of Portland is offering a unique opportunity for community members from all walks of life to help assess our community sponsorship applications by volunteering for the Allocations Panel. A volunteer Allocations Panel ensures that funds from the Port of Portland Community Sponsorship Program make a positive contribution to the region in which we operate. We aim to assist local projects/events that reflect our values and positively contribute to our local community. We are seeking 1 – 2 volunteers that are representatives of our community. This means we are looking for diverse participants, from young people, to seniors, to businesspeople, to educators, to community service providers, to stay at home mums or to engaged community volunteers. While no experience is needed, it should be noted that the process does require volunteers to read applications and uphold a level of confidentiality within the process. Volunteers will also be asked to indicate any relationship they have with community service organisations to avoid a conflict of interest with any applicants.
With a small and manageable time commitment, this opportunity allows you to make a genuine impact. You’ll be provided with our sponsorship applications to review in advance (around 2–3 hours), ensuring you arrive at the Allocations Panel Review Meeting well‑prepared, confident, and ready to contribute to the discussion.
The Allocations Panel consists of three to five members and will convene on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, from 9.30am to 12.30pm. The meeting will be held in person at the Port of Portland Administration Office, 23–25 Kunara Crescent, Portland. Should circumstances require, the meeting may alternatively be conducted via a suitable video‑conferencing platform.
Please complete the below application (if printed) via email to by Friday, 13 June 2026. If you would like further information, feel free to contact Rachael on (03) 5525 2458.