City of Casey Volunteer Matcher

L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program

The Casey community urgently need your help to assist young people who are without support gain the required 120 hours of driving experience.

Join a dedicated team of mentors who have so far assisted 121 learners achieve their licence through this amazing program.

Volunteer mentors need to:

• Have the ability to work with young people from diverse backgrounds
• Be willing to commit for a minimum of six months
• Undertake a coaching role, rather than an instructing role
• Have a full Victorian driver’s licence
• Have a safe driving history with no serious offences

Driving sessions are conducted I fully maintained and services vehicles generously donated by the Berwick Motor Group. All training and insurances are covered by the program.

The L2P program is funded by TAC, managed by VicRoads and coordinated by City of Casey.

This is a great way to support young people and fantastic road safety initiative that will help to ensure Casey’s roads are a safer place for all.

If you would like to learn more about the program, please phone 97055200 or visit  www.casey.vic.gov.au/become-l2p-volunteer-mentor-driver

Sailability offers groups of primary school children, special schools and disability organisations such as Outlook Pakenham and Yoralla the opportunity to try sailing.

Some participants sail themselves, others require a "sailor" volunteer.

No sailing experience is required of volunteers - training is provided at the Lake.  The boats are designed for people with disabilities; are unsinkable and cannot be tipped over! 

A free "working with children" clearance can be undertaken.

For more information please contact Brian on 0427 521 128 

Title:  Inventory Volunteer

Purpose of the role: 

• To handle stock moving from receiving and store to inventory area with a view to maintaining appropriate stock levels are on hand at all times 

 Key Tasks: 

• Daily inventory check to ensure sufficient Prepacks and individual parts of ME Packs 

• Make decisions and take actions regarding replenishment   
• Ensure all items are labelled and scanned correctly 

Experience, Knowledge & Skills Required: 

• Experience is not required however some items may not have sizes on them, therefore some judgement as to clothing size/suitable age may be required 

• Accuracy with labelling and scanning with a handheld device is required 
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We are looking for a retired person who loves reading to children to become our Reading Ambassador. 

Your role will be to sit in kindergarten and early learning classes and share books with children.  You may have to read the same book many times and there will be times when you will have three or four children crowding around you to see the book.  You understand this because you are someone who has gone through this with your own children or grandchildren.  You will visit the same class regularly and soon the children will know why you are there and will run to you with their books.

You will be part of a community based program called Paint Doveton REaD which is a small group of interested parents and staff who are dedicated to improving early literacy in the community through many devious and fun strategies.  (This group meets once every three months)

You can choose the day and times that you are available.  We look forward to meeting you and discussing this role with you.

Support students individually to complete tasks assigned
Support students to access resources

You will need to be -

Confident and capable in any learning domain particularly Literacy or Numeracy
Aware, sensitive and respectful of cultural differences

Ideal tutors have a warm and supportive personality and clear communication
Homework club students are from Year 5 to Year 9.

 

To provide support to a multicultural group with supervision of preschoolers

Tasks and Responsibilities
1. Support parents in supervision of children's play
2. Read stories and encourage English conversation
3. Care for toys and encourage famililies to pack up

Qualifications, Skills, Experience
1. Enjoyment of preschool children
2. Understanding of safety and developmental needs
3. Aware, sensitive and respectful of cultural differences

Personal Qualities 
1. Friendly
2. Reliable

Major Benefit of the Role
1. Opportunity to be part of a unique educational and community initiative providing early intervention, family support, quality schooling and community integration.

The children are in the same room as their mothers and they are ultimately responsible for their care, this is a support role.  Would suit someone seeking childcare experience.  Weekly commitment during school terms. Two positions available -  Tuesday or Thursday afternoon.

Volunteer Kitchenhand

At Uniting Place we offer a warm, welcoming inclusive space of support and encouragement often centred around a meal.

As part of the kitchen team, the tasks carried out by the kitchen hand will help ensure good healthly meals are offered to those people in the community who come along to Uniting Place for a meal and social connection.

A meal (OPEN UP Free Community Meal) is offered on a Thursday (throughout the School Term).

Tasks

1. Preparation and cooking of food
2. Kitchen cleaning and sanitising
3. Serving meals
4. Cleaning of crockery / cutlery
5. Food stock control
6. General kitchen duties
7. Assist with clean up of the kitchen, dishes and tables after meals.

Abilities

Ability to prioritise and plan
Ability to work within a team
Interest in serving and helping
Ability to follow instructions

Time Required
Thursdays between 10am - 2pm
(2 - 4 hours)

"We are committed to providing an environment which maximises the safety and well-being of children and young people. All successful applicants are required to sign and work within our Code of Conduct and undergo a Working with Children Check. "

The social support program runs seven programs over five days a week . the purpose of the program is to enhance wellbeing and prevent social isolation. We have a men's group, two groups for aged, a dementia group and two groups for women with chronic health conditions.

The volunteers work closely with both staff and clients. It is an intergrated and supportive team who greatly value the imput of the volunteers. Activities include exercise, discussion, theme days, outings, entertainment and occasional craft activities. Volunteers would also assist in the preperation of lunch at the centre.

Volunteer meals are provided as well as entrance fees on outings and a meal subsidy when eating out. Training is provided . There is an interview process which will include police check and WWCC and also online training.

The Seeing Eye Dogs - Puppy Caring program requires volunteers to care for a puppy in their home from the age of 8 weeks, until they are approximately 12-15 months of age.

Carers teach, under the guidance of a puppy development officer, basic obedience, house manners, eating and toileting on command, socialisation in many different places (restaurants, cinemas, cafes, shopping centres, supermarkets etc) and to walk on lead in a relaxed manner.

Carers are visited regularly at home by their puppy development officer to provide guidance in training and caring for their puppy. SEDA holds a training day that the carer and puppy are required to attend to once a month.

Puppy caring is a very rewarding experience and our organisation couldn’t run without volunteers that participate in this program.

We are a not for profit organisation managed by a volunteer committee of management. We are currently looking for new members for the Committee. 

Do you think you have nothing to offer then you are wrong. Everyone has something they can contribute, be it small or large.

The committee meetings are the second Wednesday of the month (usually) from 6.30pm to 9.00pm with a small amount of pre reading before the meeting.

This is your opportunity to give back to the community in a postive, friendly and caring environment.

Visit our website www.merindapark.com.au

We need you now. We have 3 vacancies and lookforward to hearing from you. Contact Jan Gilchrist CEO on 5996 9056

We require volunteer drivers in our social support program at Cranbourne. The role of the driver is to pick up people from their homes in the morning and take them home in the afternoon. Our clients either live locally or in surrounding suburbs. We have 3 relatively new very small buses which are easy to drive and are automatic. Only a normal driver's licence is needed.

The social support program is a socialisation program for different client groups and run each day of the week. Activities consist of theme days, exercise, singing, craft entertainment , games and outings. Lunch and morning tea  is provided for the clients and volunteers each day.

Drivers will attend from about 8.45 on their allocated working day to pick up clients usually arriving back around 10.15 . In the afternoon they will take clients home from about 2.30,  usually arriving  back sometime after 4.00.

It is not a requirement that the drivers attend outside these driving hours but they are most welcome to spend the day with the group. It is also appreciated that driver's stay and drive on outing days but this is not a requirement. Days of work are flexible . We are looking for volunteers wishing to commit on a certain day but would also be interested in Volunteers who would be interested to fill in days when others are away as a casual driver.

Our socialisation groups are dependent on a  team effort and staff  and clients are both  grateful for the volunteers committment and input to the program.

We currently have a few different volunteer roles available for a speaking companion for the elderly. The focus of this program is to provide confidential one-to-one companionship and friendship to seniors who live in their own homes or in an aged care facility, and either experience, or are at risk of experiencing, social isolation.

We are currently seeking companions who speak;

• Cantonese
• Greek
• Mandarin
• Polish
• Russian
• Spanish

Would you like to make a difference to a young family's life?

We have local families in Cardinia who would love a volunteer to come to their home once a week for company and some practical support. You could be assisting with feeding and settling babies, playing with toddlers and being a support  through listening and companionship.

The committment is for 3-4 hours once a week for a minimum of 6 months. You must have a Working with Children Check, free from www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au

To apply online please go to www.bestchance.org.au/volunteeers/

Come join bestchance and make a difference to a young families' life.

We require volunteer drivers now and then to deliver our ME Packs and Chirtmas gifts to agencies around Victoria and Tasmania from our Headquarters in Cranbourne.

The role of the driver is to drive our Ford Transit Custom van as per the manifesto for the trip.  A trip may include picking up donations/items from our Drop Off Points and business locations, delivering stock to top of our Distribution Centres and Tiny Sites, delivering stock requested to agencies, refuges and secure facilities. Our van is automatic and lovely to drive, with a height around 2.2m. Full roadside assistance and insurance is available. Only a normal driver's licence is needed.

Deliveries are made on demand however there is generally at least a week's notice.

Deliveries, drop offs and pick up may involve some lifting and carrying.

Days of work are flexible . We are looking for casual volunteers who would

Would you like to make a difference to a young family's life?

We have local families in Cardinia who would love a volunteer to come to their home once a week for company and some practical support. You could be assisting with feeding and settling babies, playing with toddlers and being a support  through listening and companionship.

The committment is for 3-4 hours once a week for a minimum of 6 months. You must have a Working with Children Check, free from www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au

To apply online please go to www.bestchance.org.au/volunteeers/

Come join bestchance and make a difference to a young families' life.

We are currently looking for volunteers on behalf of Wellsprings for Women Inc. Wellsprings for Women provide services that seek to empower isolated women by creating a welcoming, supportive environment that promotes companionship, encourages confidence and provides access to information and opportunities for life long learning and well being.

They are looking for more mentors for their mentorship program. Volunteers in this position will:

• Participate in the mentoring and support program
• Abide by the Policies & Procedures
• Complete Action plans with a Mentee

Successful applicants will have attentive listening skills. They will be able to listen without judgment or advice and maintain privacy and confidentiality of all parties at all times. They will also have good communication and interpersonal skills and be punctual and reliable.

Induction training is provided. There is compulsory Mentoring and Support Volunteer Training and a debriefing by the Coordinator and a Psychologist.

We are currently seeking  volunteers  to assist in setting up and then packing away a community meal program.  

Would you like to volunteer with kindergarten aged children (4-5 year olds)?

bestchance has several kindergartens in the Cardinia and Dandenong areas looking for fun, energetic individuals who have initiative to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours per week (can do more!) under the direction of the bestchance Educators.

You can apply on line at www.bestchance.org.au/volunteers/ and you will need to obtain a Working With Children Check free from www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au before commencing volunteer work.

Come and join us and many other happy volunteers at bestchance.

Opening in early April! Warm and welcoming? Passionate about recycling/upcycling/repurposing? Are you a vintage/collectable/book expert? If you said yes, help the Epilepsy Foundation realise its vision of: "No one should go it alone" by raising funds through your work at our brand new Berwick store as an Epilepsy Foundation Op Shop Retail Assistant. Duties include:

• Customer service
• Donation sorting – clothing and general goods
• Pricing donated goods
• Cash register work/cash handling EFTPOS
• Reconciling daily takings
• Shop presentation/merchandising
• Banking daily takings
• Sharing marketing ideas

Volunteering at the Epilepsy Op Shop, Berwick is a Centrelink approved activity. The shop is open Monday to Saturday and various shift times are available.

Time Required

Full days and four hour shifts available.

Background Checks Required

Require 100 points of ID

Warm and welcoming? Passionate about recycling/upcycling/repurposing? Are you a vintage/collectable/book expert? If you said yes, help the Epilepsy Foundation realise its vision of: "No one should go it alone" by raising funds through your work as a Cranbourne Op Shop Retail Assistant. Duties include:

• Customer service
• Donation sorting – clothing and general goods
• Pricing donated goods
• Cash register work/cash handling EFTPOS
• Reconciling daily takings
• Shop presentation/merchandising
• Banking daily takings
• Sharing marketing ideas

Volunteering at the Epilepsy Op Shop, Cranbourne is a Centrelink approved activity. The shop is open Monday to Saturday.

Time Required

Full days and four hour shifts available.

Background Checks Required

Require 100 points of ID