City of Casey Volunteer Matcher

Hi

The Cranbourne Bowls Club are seeking a tech savvy volunteer to assit with the  update and revision of web page along with the set up of a user friendly facebook page.

~~To provide support to a multicultural group with sewing, craft or dressmaking

Tasks and Responsibilities
1. One-to-one assistance or tutoring
2. Care for tools and materials
3. Ability to build relationships

Qualifications, Skills, Experience
1. Varied sewing or craft experience
2. Ability to engage in conversation with members with limited English
3. Aware, sensitive and respectful of cultural differences

~~Opportunity to be part of a unique educational and community initiative providing early intervention, family support, quality schooling and community integration.

Thursdays, during school terms, 12.00 - 3.15pm

Patchwork tutor for multicultural sewing group

One to one assistance or tutoring

Ability to build relationships

Aware, sensitive and respectful of cultural differences

Opportunity to be part of a unique educational and community initiative providing early intervention, family support, quality schooling and community integration

The Volunteer Transport Program provides a door to door service driving people to medical appointments or to visit family in care. Drivers receive reimbursement for trips they undertake.

TRY Mentoring

If you can be a friend you can be a mentor! Time spent with a young person from a disadvantaged background can change their life and it may change your life too!

Our mentors express how rewarding it is to help someone else and see a positive impact.

Mentors come from all walks of like with a wide variety of interests and experiences no formal qualification are required. Training is provided as part of the volunteers screening.

TRY Mentoring currently provides 1:1 mentoring and group mentoring programs across greater Melbourne.

1:1 Mentoring

The 1:1 program provides young people aged 7-20 years with a caring adult mentor to provide additional adult support and someone to confide in and look up to. Someone who can be both a positive role model and supportive friend. Mentors commit to spending 1hr per week, or 3-4 hours per month, with their mentee for 12 months.

Group Mentoring programs

The Group Mentoring programs provide young people aged 7 – 17 years an opportunity to engage in shared activities in a community venue or local primary or secondary school venue. Mentors commit to 1hr sessions for a period of 3 to 12 months depending on the programs.

The young person gains:

1. The opportunity to participate in a variety of different activities and to grow socially and emotionally
2. A positive and safe environment to promote personal growth and self esteem
3. The opportunity to build a trusting relationship with an adult

Successful volunteers will:

1. Be able to participate in volunteer training on relevant topics and polices
2. Be fully supported by a TRY Mentoring Coordinator for the duration of the match
3. Be able to participate in a wide range of group activities with other matches
4. Complete background checks including Police Check and Working with Children Check as part of the volunteers assessment (cost covered by TRY). A drivers licence is also preferable

If you would like to complete our application form online, please CLICK HERE. 

The Southern Migrant and Refugee Palliative Care program provide one to one companionship and friendship to clients who live in their own homes and are receiving palliative care services who are at risk of becoming socially isolated.

You would be a caring person with warmth, caring and integrity and would be a great listener. You would have the ability to maintain confidentiality and boundaries.

Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre is currently seeking a volunteer who speaks Mandarin or Indonesian  to visit a man who resides in Clyde North.

Volunteer provides visits weekly for a minimum of 1 hour and must be able to commit for 6 months.

Induction and palliative care training is provided.

Hampton Park Community House offers a welcoming environment with friendly staff and inviting atmosphere.

We have the need for a volunteer with reception experience to support our front office team in a  temporary capacity (aprox. 6 weeks) until  our permanent receptionist returns to work.

We are looking for a friendly reliable person who can work in a small team or autonomously. The successful applicant will need to be able to take direction and work consistently during quite and busy times. Must engage well with the  diverse range of community members who attend the house and have a genuine interest in the work of Hampton Community House.

Our Hallam site is currently looking for more volunteers to assist our employees in completing labelling and packaging tasks. 

Our Volunteers work in the Packaging Department along side our employees. There is no heavy lifting involved and the tasks are light duty tasks such as assembling products into boxes & labelling. 

Our employees have great sense of humour and love to have fun. They love a laugh and meeting new people. 

Call us today for a rewarding volunteer opportunity on 9293 7906 & ask for Manda. or email your expression of interest to manda.saric@wavind.org 

The Southern Migrant and Refugee Palliative Care program provide one to one companionship and friendship to clients who live in their own homes and are receiving palliative care services who are at risk of becoming socially isolated.

You would be a caring person with warmth, caring and integrity and would be a great listener. You would have the ability to maintain confidentiality and boundaries.

Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre is currently seeking a volunteer who speaks Mandarin to visit a man who resides in Lynbrook.

Volunteer provides visits weekly for a minimum of 1 hour and must be able to commit for 6 months.

Induction and palliative care training is provided.

Wasema is an organisation with funding from the Department of Social Services to work with women in City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey and Shire of Cardinia.

We need to apply for grants to run activities and support volunteers.

You will assist the team

1. to identify grant opportunities
2. write the initial draft of the application
3. assist with submitting the required documentation and reports.

You will be part of the Women's Friendship Cafe project that provides a welcoming space in neighbourhood centres one morning per week. Women attend to find friends, connect to services and find a pathway to solve their challenges.

A Community Development Worker is on duty and you will assist her by

1. making flyers,
2. emailing,
3. connecting to agencies,
4. promoting and explaining the project.

you will get to know local women and local community professional people

1. You will welcome women as they arrive at the Friendship Cafe and ask them to sign in.
2. You will assist the Community Development worker with forms. 

This position suits someone who is interested in community activities and likes to meet people in the neighbourhood.

WASEMA Friendship Cafe is an informal, welcoming setting for all women to drop in and attend one morning each week during school term.

Women will find friends, share skills and experiences, learn new things and be linked to opportunities.

We need wonderful women of the community who have it in their hearts to assist with making this a happy place.

Are you good at making cups of tea, organising activities, or doing admin? There are many roles you could try.  

If you're looking for a fun and rewarding way to get involved with your community, consider volunteering at the 2020 Berwick Show Saturday 22^nd & Sunday 23^rd February.  

There are so many you can be involved including -

• assisting with elements of setting up on the day of the show,
• welcoming, directing and providing information to attendees in a roving capacity. 
• general assistance during the show

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic team of volunteers.

Email volunteers@berwickshow.org.au  with an expression of interest by 4th February 2020. 

TRY Mentoring

If you can be a friend you can be a mentor! Time spent with a young person from a disadvantaged background can change their life and it may change your life too!

Mentors come from all walks of like with a wide variety of interests and experiences no formal qualification are required. Training is provided as part of the volunteers screening.

TRY Mentoring currently provides 1:1 mentoring and group mentoring programs across greater Melbourne.

1:1 Mentoring

The 1:1 program provides young people aged 7-20 years with a caring adult mentor to provide additional adult support and someone to confide in and look up to. Someone who can be both a positive role model and supportive friend. Mentors commit to spending 1hr per week, or 3-4 hours per month, with their mentee for 12 months.

Group Mentoring programs

The Group Mentoring programs provide young people aged 7 – 17 years an opportunity to engage in shared activities in a community venue or local primary or secondary school venue. Mentors commit to 1hr sessions for a period of 3 to 12 months depending on the programs.

The young person gains:

1. The opportunity to participate in a variety of different activities and to grow socially and emotionally
2. A positive and safe environment to promote personal growth and self esteem
3. The opportunity to build a trusting relationship with an adult

Successful volunteers will:

1. Be able to participate in volunteer training on relevant topics and polices
2. Be fully supported by a TRY Mentoring Coordinator for the duration of the match
3. Be able to participate in a wide range of group activities with other matches
4. Complete background checks including Police Check and Working with Children Check as part of the volunteers assessment (cost covered by TRY). A drivers licence is also preferable

The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) at Chisholm TAFE is seeking volunteers to assist our Teachers in the classroom for an immediate start.

We have opportunities at all of our campuses and offsite locations across the Southeast, including  Cranbourne, Berwick, Lynbrook, Hampton Park, Dandenong, Springvale, Frankston, Noble Park and Glen Waverley.

If you are interested in supporting newly arrived migrants as they learn English, or know of someone interested, please contact:

Tanja Cuka, EAL Teacher and Volunteer Coordinator tanja.cuka@chisholm.edu.au

All you need is a valid volunteer Working With Children Check, which you can apply for online and is free for volunteers. Training provided.

Play your part in a world-class event and join our team of Volunteer Officials at the 2020 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, Yamaha Finance round, 28 February – 1 March at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

Officials provide vital assistance to the competitors over the entire weekend through a variety of roles including Race Organisation, Track Marshals, Medical, Fire & Rescue, Recovery and more. Officials have a responsibility for ensuring the safety of competitors and spectators during events.

Without our Volunteer Officials’ valuable contribution, the Superbike World Championship would not have the reputation of a world-class event!

Whether you have motorsport experience or not, new officials are always welcome to apply. New officials are trained and supported by other experienced officials within their assigned team and will develop friendships that will last a lifetime!

Apply online at www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au/officials-registration

Call the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on 03 5952 2710 or email info@phillipislandcircuit.com.au for further information.

The Seeing Eye Dogs - Puppy Caring program needs 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.

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. "

Backpacks 4 Vic Kids is a quickly growing organisation, providing filled nappy bags and backpacks to children entering out-of-home care and emergency accommodation. Growth is great, but also means more work!

We have an ongoing need for administration support. We're looking for a vibrant reliable person who can work in a small team as well as autonomously. Our volunteers need to have a clear telephone voice and be able to use a mobile phone, facebook and cloud word processing. The successful applicants will need to be able to take direction well, be able to work consistently in quiet and busy times, must like dogs and have a genuine interest in supporting and participating in the work that Backpacks 4 VIC Kids do.

Responsibilities will include:

• word processing, data entry and online communication
• answering basic questions about our organisation and drop off points
• liaising with people making donations
• supporting the co-ordinator in day to day operations