Parent Support Volunteer - Family Services (Bendigo & Macedon Ranges)

Ranjeet has just had her first baby, her husband works long hours, and she has no local support. Might you be able to help?

📍 Greater Bendigo & Macedon Ranges, VIC ⏱ 1–2 hours per week | In‑home visits | Full training provided

Our Home-Start program is looking for caring, community‑minded Parent Support Volunteers to walk alongside new and early‑years parents. If you have lived experience as a parent or caregiver and want to make a genuine impact, this role offers a meaningful way to give back close to home.

🌼 What You’ll Do

As a Parent Support Volunteer, you’ll visit families in their homes and offer friendly, practical support that builds confidence and connection.

Your time may include:

• Offering encouragement and a compassionate listening ear
• Sharing parenting wisdom from your own lived experience
• Helping families navigate day‑to‑day challenges
• Providing weekly in‑person support (1-2 hours)

Your presence can ease isolation, strengthen wellbeing, and create brighter beginnings for children and their caregivers.

💛 What You Bring

• Experience as a parent or caregiver
• Warm communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Working with Children Check
• National Criminal History Check (arranged and paid for by us)
• Willingness to complete volunteer screening and training

Bonus (not essential)

• Knowledge of early childhood development
• First Aid Certificate
• Driver’s Licence

🌟 Benefits of Volunteering with Us?

• Comprehensive training, regular supervision and wellbeing support
• Access to a volunteer portal and recognition programs
• Discounts on health insurance, technology, and more
• A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference for local families

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you can spare 1–2 hours a week and want to support young families in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now or contact Jane at [email protected] to learn more.

Why Volunteer with Us?

Join an award-winning team! Our team & amazing volunteers were awarded the "Inclusive Volunteering Award" at the IVA Awards, 2 years running!!

About us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing.

We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

BaptistCare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.

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