Community Friend Volunteer; Inclusive + diverse, all are welcome to voluneer!
Everybody deserves to experience the beauty of friendship. The Community Friend Program supports volunteers from around Melbourne to participate in leisure activities and friendships with people with a mild to moderate disability and/or mental health issue. Volunteers build a one-on-one friendship whilst participating in community outings that appeal to their interests.
The aim of the Community Friend Program is to support people with a mild to moderate disability to engage with their community, make new friends and enjoy a social life – something most of us take for granted. In doing this, the Community Friend Program decreases isolation and increases independence for some of Melbourne’s most marginalised community members.
The Community Friend Program supports clients aged from 18 – 64 years of age. These clients come from a range of Local Government Areas across Melbourne including; North Areas - Banyule, Yarra, Darebin, Merri-bek, Whittlesea
West areas - Brimbank, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley, Wyndham
The Community Friend Program is looking for committed volunteers over the age of 18 who can spare a few hours a fortnight, have good organisational and communication skills and are looking for a fun way to contribute to their community!
Please write about yourself in the "Interests, Skills & Qualifications" field to be considered for the role.
This role requires 2-3 hours per fortnight minimum and a 12-month commitment to the program.
Volunteers must be 18 years or over, undergo a NDIS Worker Screener Check and undergo an international police check if you have lived outside Australia for more than one year in the last 10 years.
Apply now to make a positive difference - one friendship at a time!