City of Casey Volunteer Matcher

Puffing Billy Railway is one of Australia's oldest best-preserved heritage steam railways in the world that has many unique volunteer opportunties to offer. 

Are you a handy person who enjoys a great variety of mini projects?

Our Buildings team assist in maintenance of Puffing Billy Railways buildings, infrastructure and surrounds. 

• No prior qualifications required. Training and all tools and equipment provided.
• You will have the opportunity to engage with our visitors in conversations about Puffing Billy Railway and provide assistance to visitors to enhance their visit

Interested in learning how to drive or fire a steam locomotive and be part of living history? Day one of your journey and training starts at Puffing Billy Railway in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges as a member of the Steam Locomotive Support Crew.

Puffing Billy Railway is a perfectly preserved steam train railway that’s been operating since 1900, capturing the spirit of the steam age in all its charming glory. We have stood the test of time being preserved, restored, and maintained by passionate people?and championed by the local community.?Volunteers put the life into our living museum, supporting our efforts to preserve and operate our heritage railway.

Ever wanted to drive a steam train? Well, this might be the beginning of that journey!

What's Involved?

You will enjoy early morning starts in the running shed in Belgrave where you will work together with a steam locomotive driver and fireman to prepare the engines of the day.

Polishing, lubricating, splitting firewood and preparing our heritage steam engines for their day’s work so they look their best for our guests will be your number one priority. You will be familiarising yourself with our locomotives with the fireman, slowly and surely understanding the mechanics and principles behind running century-old steam locomotives on a daily basis. As you progress and become more familiar with the engines, the daily preparation and maintenance activities will become second nature for you.

From here you can express interest in our safe working course (the track rules for operating on our railway safely), which is the gateway to moving into a Guard / Signalman, Fireman or Driver role, with all training provided in-house by specialised teams. The time it takes to move through these roles depends on a number of factors including your time available to volunteer and your ability to retain critical information.

We're looking for team players with patience and great communication skills who don't mind a dawn start. Prior qualifications are not?required,?and role-specific training is provided. If you can spare at least one day a fortnight, this might be the start of a lifelong learning journey.

So, what's next?

Come along to our Information Night on the first Thursday of each Month from 5-6pm (online) where you can learn all about volunteering on our railway and meet some of our crew. Email us at volunteering@pbr.org.au for the link. 

Puffing Billy Railway is located at the end of the Belgrave metro line or an easy 40km drive from Melbourne GPO (free car parking is available). If you’re ready to build lifelong friendships, contribute to the community and be part of living history – we'd love to have you on board! Come join the award-winning team of volunteers that have made Puffing Billy Railway the much-loved tourist attraction it is today.

Puffing Billy Railway is one of Australia's oldest best-preserved heritage steam railways in the world that offers numberous unique volunteer opportunties. 

Passenger Guides welcome everyone to the railway and provide essential information to ensure visitors have a wonderful experience

• No prior qualifications or training required
• Greet visitors from all over the world
• Assist and guide visitors while they are at Puffing Billy Railway
• Suitable for people that are friendly and punctual, with an interest in the Dandenong Ranges.
• Culturally and linguistically diverse volunteers are encouraged to apply

The Gardens for Wildlife program assists Casey residents to create a garden that will attract and support local wildlife. Through the program, residents receive a property visit, wildlife gardening information kit and updates on local activities where they can build new skills and meet likeminded residents. They will also be given a voucher to purchase indigenous plants at nearby nurseries.

The garden guides play a vital role in the Gardens for Wildlife program, acting as ambassadors for the program and friendly and open educators. Garden guides conduct one-off visits to participating gardens to provide information on environmental weeds that may be present and how they can be removed or controlled, as well as the indigenous/native plants and features that can be included in the garden to provide safe habitat for local wildlife. Volunteers will also prepare a follow up report that will be given to the resident as a record of the advice they have given.

As a Casey Gardens for Wildlife volunteer your duties may include:

• Conduct residential garden visits within the municipality of Casey together with another volunteer or council staff member. Appointments will be scheduled by the Program Coordinator
• Provide site specific information on habitat creation, weed control and other relevant aspects as directed by the program coordinator within the context of the existing home garden. Training in wildlife gardening will be provided to all volunteers.
• Take written notes on observations (to be used in creation of the follow up report for the resident). Notes should be provided (via email) to the program coordinator for review within 7 days
• Adhere to all Council policies and procedures that are relevant to the volunteer role
• Operate in a manner that includes awareness of risk at all times, including advising Council of any changes in your circumstances that may impact on your ability to perform your volunteer role safely.
• Treat participants with courtesy aligning with customer service practices that meet both the community’s needs and Council’s needs
• If any concerns, incidents, or improvement opportunities are identified, discuss these with the program coordinator.
• Attend required induction, training and meetings as outlined by the program coordinator.

Please get in touch for the full position desctiption. More information on the program can be found on Casey's website Gardens for Wildlife (G4W) | City of Casey. If you have a passion for the environment and local wildlife and would like to become a volunteer we would love to hear from you.  

Do you like music? Can you play a guitar? Or the drums?
Looking to Volunteer?
Enthusiastic?
Want to engage and assist others in a supportive environment?
Share your skills and interests with others?
Work with people with a disability to meet their needs and enjoy life

Assist people with a disability to learn to play the guitar. No teaching skills required, just an interest and a willingness to share your musical skills. Or join our small band as a support drummer

Looking to Volunteer?

Enthusiastic?

Want to engage and assist others in a supportive environment?

Share your skills and interests with others?

Weekdays/weekends/after hours- you choose what you can give

• Recreational activities- football, sports
• Photography/art/craft
• Dance, drama, music, instruments
• Beauty, massage, hygiene

Do you have 1-2 hours a week spare during school hours to help young people in a special school who need extra support? This is a 6-12 month commitment. 

We need volunteers to support students at school, during school hours.  We are looking for volunteers who can be a role model for a young person. This volunteer role requires someone who has a caring and empathetic nature and a willingness to guide, help and support young people in need. Volunteers must be able to commit a minimum 1 hour per week.

We are particularly interested in volunteers that can provide support in cooking, gardening, STEM, woodworking and art. 

EdConnect Australia is an established name in school communities.
We provide support to over 15,000 students and there are more students who need support.

You’ll receive quality training from our experienced staff who will support you throughout the entire process. 

Apply via the website today and join a group of like-minded people and share your life experience with younger generations. Your support could be life-changing. 

Can you spare 1-2 hours a week during school hours to assist a young person at risk of disengagement? Learning Support volunteers assist young people with literacy and/or numeracy in the classroom. 

A grounded and mature volunteer would be suitable. Volunteers need to be proficient in English. We are seeking people who are compassionate, patient and willing to genuinely help students. No previous experience is necessary, however, volunteers must be able to commit to a minimum 1 hour per week for 12 months. 

Many of our current volunteers find this program personally rewarding as they help students thrive. The impact volunteers can make on a young person's life goes well beyond their school years. This is an opportunity to not only help, shape and support young people and schools, it may even enrich a volunteers life as well. 

EdConnect screens, interiews and trains each volunteer to ensure the safety of students and volunteers.

If you want to make a difference in a young person's life, please contact us on 1800 668 550. 

Have you ever wished you had a mentor, an extra adult to talk to when you were growing up? Then become a mentor, who spends an hour a week being a positive role model, listening and doing activities with a student for 1 hour each week during school hours during the school year.

EdConnect Australia are seeking volunteers with general life skills to help young people in secondary schools who are at risk of disengaging in education.

Our volunteers come from many walks of life and age groups. You may be retired or semi retired and looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity, a tertiary student wanting to gain experience with young people or perhaps working in an organisation that supports volunteering. What our mentors have in common is a genuine desire to help students, be patient, non-judgmental and a good listener.

Many of our current volunteers find this program personally rewarding as they help students thrive. The impact volunteers can make on a young person’s life goes well beyond their school years. This is an opportunity to not only help, shape, and support young people and schools, it may even enrich a volunteer's life as well.

Can you spare 1-2 hours a week during school hours to assist a young person at risk of disengagement? Learning Support volunteers assist young people with literacy and/or numeracy in the classroom. 

A grounded and mature volunteer would be suitable. Volunteers need to be proficient in English. We are seeking people who are compassionate, patient and willing to genuinely help students. No previous experience is necessary, however, volunteers must be able to commit to a minimum 1 hour per week for 12 months. 

Many of our current volunteers find this program personally rewarding as they help students thrive. The impact volunteers can make on a young person's life goes well beyond their school years. This is an opportunity to not only help, shape and support young people and schools, it may even enrich a volunteers life as well. 

EdConnect screens, interiews and trains each volunteer to ensure the safety of students and volunteers.

If you want to make a difference in a young person's life, please contact us on 1800 668 550. 

We are currently seeking volunteers to assist students on location during school hours. No previous experience necessary, however, volunteers must be able to commit 1 - 2 hours on a Thursday morning for 6 months minimum. These roles are not suitable for people who are looking for a short term fill-in volunteer role.

We are looking for volunteers to offer their help in a cooking project with primary school children, a love of cooking would be ideal for this role!

A grounded and mature volunteer would be suitable. Volunteers need to be proficient in English. We are seeking people who are compassionate, patient and be willing to genuinely help students.

Many of our current volunteers find this program personally rewarding as they help students thrive. The impact volunteers can make on a young person’s life goes well beyond their school years. This is an opportunity to not only help, shape, and support young people and schools, it may even enrich a volunteers life as well.

We are looking for a volunteer with a caring and nurturing nature and a willingness to help and support young people in need.

If you want to make a difference in a young person’s life, please contact us on 1800 668 550 or apply online at https://www.edconnectaustralia.org.au/volunteer/ 

Puffing Billy Railway is one of Australia's oldest best-preserved heritage steam railways in the world that offers a range of unique volunteer opportunties. 

Do you love being in the great outdoors? This could be the role for you to help with the beautification of our gardens and parks in the station precincts as a Gardening Team Member.

Our station precincts require manicuring and some tender loving care to ensure that the parks and gardens look pristine for our local and international visitors to enjoy. 

No prior qualifications required, training provided. 

If you have a green thumb and gardening is your thing, we think you might love to contribute to this team of enthusiastic and hardworking volunteers!

Puffing Billy Railway is one of Australia's oldest best-preserved heritage steam railways in the world offering many unique education programs. 

Do you have a sense of fun and storytelling?

Our Education Guides are friendly and enthusiastic volunteers who support our education officers with guided school groups. Student needs are at the heart of everything they do!

You will need to interact with students, assist in workshops and enhance the teacher and student experience while making the experience fun, enjoyable and safe for students.

No prior teaching experience is needed, so if this is a field that interests you, why not start here! Training provided.

Uniting Social Support Program keeps people connected to the community to support them to live a happy and healthy life. The program assists people to keep doing the things they love.

We require friendly, fun loving volunteers with a strong understanding of professional boundaries  to assist in the facilitation of the Hallam Morning Melodies group. The group provides a recreational and social outlet for participants. The role will require you to draw on your group facilitation skills while supporting people to build valuable connections and enjoy group activities as part of their social goals.

The selected applicant will have effective communication skills and demonstrate confidence to facilitate and support group discussion and participation. Be prepared to use your own vehicle to provide transport assistance to consumers with reduced mobility, who may require the use of a four-wheel walker or stick.

You'll have respect for diversity and support a positive interaction between participants in the group, and the skills and confidence to work independently. Current Australian driver’s licence and road worthy vehicle essential. induction, ongoing supervision and opportunities for professional development provided. Interested? For further information, please contact volunteers@unitingagewell.org and quote DD-S-110.

If you would like to connect with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!
This volunteer role offers:
- An opportunity to gain experience in the aged care sector
- An opportunity to make a positive impact in your community and in the life of someone else
- Supervision and opportunities for learning and development

Maureen* spent many years working in the hospitality industry and has owned many of her own cafes throughout Melbourne. Maureen has always loved eating out, although since losing her license hasn’t been able to get out as much. Maureen describes herself as quick witted and a bit of joker! Maureen would love to connect with an outgoing volunteer with a good sense of humour to spend time sampling the menus of new restaurants and cafes. If this sounds like your cup of tea, please get in touch.
If you have an interest in supporting people 65+ to reconnect with their interests and community please apply!

We offer opportunities in skill and knowledge development, as well as ongoing support and mentoring. Good communications skills and the ability to work independently are a must. Having a driver’s licence/access to own vehicle is highly desired but not essential. We value diversity in lived experience, language, skills and abilities.

Please note this advert is based on the type of customers we support.

Uniting AgeWell recognises that most people want to continue living independently at home. We also understand that personal connections are an important part of life. Our Social Connections Program supports people aged over 65 to get back to the things they love and reconnect with their community through Volunteer Engagement.

Our Social Connection Program is led by Volunteers, who provide meaningful support through a range of activities including:

• Local group outings
• Special interest groups
• One on one visits
• Phone-based connections
• Centre-based activities
• Community Transport (Grampians)

Whether it’s enjoying a conversation over a cup of coffee at someone’s home, learning a new hobby together or getting out and about in the community to do something fun, we have an opportunity for everyone. Our volunteers have such a positive impact on the people they connect with and their local communities.

Uniting AgeWell provides volunteers with training and induction, supervision and ongoing opportunities for learning and development.

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?

This dynamic role will allow you to improve the social connections within your local community whilst getting to know new and interesting people with lots of life experience to share!

The role will involve providing short term social engagement to customers living in an area whilst they wait for a longer term volunteer connection. Each visit may entail checking in on 3-5 customers for a quick chat and catch up.

The successful applicant will have the availability and openness to visit and connect with multiple customers across the course of the week/fortnight. Time management will be essential to ensure that regular contact with customers is provided.
Access to a car is highly desirable. Opportunities for fuel reimbursement available.

Our customers often need support in using their smartphones, laptops and tablets. Being able to connect online is an important part of remaining connected to our community, and we need your help to get them online! If you would like to support someone to build their confidence and utilise their technology, then we'd like to hear from you!

This volunteer role offers:
- An opportunity to utilise your IT skills in supporting an older person get connected
- An opportunity to make a positive impact in your community and in the life of someone else
- Opportunities to learn new skills and gain experience as a volunteer.

We offer opportunities in skill and knowledge development, as well as ongoing support and mentoring. Proficient skills in using a range of smartphones, tablets and laptops is a must, as is good communications skills and the ability to work independently. Having a driver’s licence & access to own vehicle is essential. We value diversity in lived experience, language, skills and abilities.

Our customers often need support in using their smartphones, laptops and tablets. Being able to connect online is an important part of remaining connected to our community, and we need your help to get them online! If you would like to support someone to build their confidence and utilise their technology, then we'd like to hear from you!

This volunteer role offers:

• An opportunity to utilise your IT skills in supporting an older person get connected
• An opportunity to make a positive impact in your community and in the life of someone else
• Opportunities to learn new skills and gain experience as a volunteer.

We offer opportunities in skill and knowledge development, as well as ongoing support and mentoring. Proficient skills in using a range of smartphones, tablets and laptops is a must, as is good communications skills and the ability to work independently. Having a driver’s licence & access to own vehicle is essential. We value diversity in lived experience, language, skills and abilities. If you are interested in more information about Volunteering in our Social Support Program, please phone 13 93 75 and quote (Uniting AgeWell-Tech Buddies).

About Uniting AgeWell At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 3,400 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website.

If you would like to connect with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!

This volunteer role offers:
- An opportunity to gain experience in the aged care sector
- An opportunity to make a positive impact in your community and in the life of someone else
- Supervision and opportunities for learning and development

Brenda has always enjoyed the atmosphere and experience of visiting a café. Brenda worked as a barista for many years and has a great appreciation for all things caffeine! Following the pandemic,Brenda, like many, has struggled to leave her home and be in public places and crowds. Brendan would love to be connected with a coffee loving volunteer to accompany him on outings to local cafes to improve his confidence to get out and about again.
If you have an interest in supporting people 65+ to reconnect with their interests and community please apply!

We offer opportunities in skill and knowledge development, as well as ongoing support and mentoring. Good communications skills and the ability to work independently are a must. Having a driver’s licence/access to own vehicle is highly desired but not essential. We value diversity in lived experience, language, skills and abilities.

Please note this advert is based on the type of customers we support.