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A Great Day Out: Volunteer at the Sharks' Indigenous Round
- Jul 17
- 2 min read
Do you enjoy the excitement of being at a Cronulla Sharks home game? How about combining this with raising money for Sutherland Shire Reconciliation?
Or perhaps you’re like Xavier Millen who can’t currently donate money, but can donate his time?
You have the opportunity to join a group of SSR volunteers to sell raffle tickets at a Sharks match in Woolooware on 15 August 2026.
If you’re feeling nervous about whether you have sales skills or reconciliation knowledge, you needn’t worry. Sharks supporters are very familiar with being asked to buy raffle tickets at each home game, so there’s no hard sell!
Part of the attraction for fans is that half the money raised goes to the lucky winner. Last year, someone who purchased a $5 ticket walked away with more than $4,000. Stories like that certainly help capture people's attention.
Volunteers from previous Sharks Indigenous Rounds wholeheartedly recommend sharing in the fun and getting to watch the match afterwards!
According to Mary Hayman, when compared with other events, this one is the most fun. “It’s great to be at the footy, it’s very social and the crowd couldn’t be friendlier,” she said.
Are you interested in joining us?
Here's what you need to know...
What: Sell raffle tickets at Cronulla Sharks v Canberra Raiders match
When: 1-5pm, Saturday 15 August 2026 (kick off is at 3pm)
Where: Ocean Protect Stadium, Woolooware
Provided: training, 50/50 charity raffle attire, free entry
In 2025, clear blue skies welcomed fans arriving for the early matches, and people were happy to stop, have a chat and buy some raffle tickets from volunteers positioned in multiple locations around the stadium.
Handheld technology made the process quick and easy. By the time the main match approached, the atmosphere intensified, and streams of supporters were rushing through the gates. Sonja Scherer, another volunteer, said that “they’d spot a pair of us holding a tablet and immediately slow down, reaching for their wallets or phones before we had even said a word”.
The interactions with supporters were equally rewarding. Some people stopped for a quick purchase, others stayed for a conversation. There was a genuine sense of community and goodwill that reflected the spirit of the Indigenous Round itself.
Aldo Sesta, yet another volunteer, enjoyed the camaraderie, joking around and meeting some players and their families. Throughout the day there was a friendly, unofficial competition between volunteers, motivating everyone to keep going and helping to create a fun and energetic atmosphere. The time flew.
Volunteering is more than raising money. It is about connecting with other like-minded people, being a part of something bigger, and helping to create the kind of community spirit that makes events like the Sharks Indigenous Round so special.
Join us this year – volunteer in August – and have a great day out.
