Volunteer adult literacy tutors work one-to-one with people aged 18+ who seek assistance with their reading, writing, spelling and basic maths.
We are looking for one or two drivers to pick up the trailer one or two mornings a week. You need to have a towbar on your car, and help set up the bbq, table, tea and coffee facilities. This position is an early morning start picking up trailer by 6.45am each morning and bringing back around 9am
The Repair Cafe is a movement that aims to bring people together to share the knowledge of repairing general household items with a view to decreasing landfill. They will be running on the second Saturday of each month from 9am to 12:30pm. A coordinator is needed to organise, record activities, promote and ensure the smooth running of this event. Time commitment expected to be about 15 hours per month with flexibility of days/times. If this sounds like you, please create an EOI.
Albany Country Women's Association (CWA) are looking for a volunteer cleaner to clean their Serpentine Road Hall once a week. This would involve sweeping and mopping floors and toilets and cleaning window sills. Time and days are flexible to fit in with the volunteer. Should only take 2 to 3 hours per week. CWA are offering a small remuneration to cover fuel etc.
Provide quality emergency care. Need to be 18yrs and over. The Cadet program does not exist in Albany.
Southern Aboriginal Corporation are looking for volunteers to help out with their NAIDOC celebration on Sunday 8th November from 10am to 2pm. Volunteers are needed to help with the BBQ in the Town Square (outside the Library). You will need to have completed the Food Handling Course to be eligible for this position. ARVS can assist volunteers to gain this qualification.
During Mental Health Week there will be a Mad Hatter Sausage Sizzle in the Town Square from 10am to 1pm on Friday 9th October. Volunteers are needed to help with making and serving sausages in a bun. If you can help for a couple of hours that would be most appreciated.
To provide complementary therapy to cancer patients and their primary carer. Examples include Bowen, Art Therapy, Yoga, Meditation and Massage. Solaris is open to most complimentary therapies but qualifications must be from a recognised professional association. Sessions are Tuesday and Thursday 9am to 11am, but may expand into 2021, and volunteers could volunteer weekly or fortnightly. Solaris is currently located at the Community Hospice.
With changes to Strawberry Hill and the introduction of a kiosk, volunteers are needed to make tea and coffee, serve small food items and load and unload the dishwasher. Training will be given. Shifts will be from 9:30am to 1:30pm and 11:30am to 3:30pm daily.
With changes to Strawberry Hill they are looking for volunteers to meet and greet visitors and chat with them about aspects of the property that interest them. Tours of the house will be once in the morning and once in the afternoon and the volunteer will lead the tour. Training will be given. Shifts will be from 9:30am to 1:30pm and 11:30am to 3:30pm daily.
Each month the Albany CWA have a fundraising stall at the CWA Monthly Markets. Volunteers are needed to knit, crochet, sew and/or bake items to be sold on the stall. Other crafts (weaving, tatting etc.) also welcome. CWA will provide materials in consultation with the volunteer. If you would like to help with your crafty ability they would love to hear from you. This could be completed in your own home.
Albany CWA are looking for a volunteer gardener to complete small projects in their garden as the need arises. The work should take 2 to 3 hours when needed.
Albany CWA is looking for new committee members to work with the current committee. They are in the process of forming a younger, vibrant group of ladies who are passionate about thier local community and who would like to make new friends whilst also 'giving something back'. This doesn't have to be scary, though - lots of fun, learning and laughter on the journey.
Put your flare for fashion and desire to give back into good use and help to transform the lives of those in need. Through the sale of clothing, accessories, bric-a-brac, and other assorted items in these stores, Vinnies is able to cloth, feed, shelter and support those in need. Your volunteering experience will be varied, with a range of different tasks regularly being carried out in store. Meet new people, develop new skills, build friendships and have fun as part of our volunteering family.
A volunteer is needed to take fees from tourists, and provide some information about the Cottage and other historical sites that may be of interest to tourists. Training provided. Currently looking for someone from 11am to 3pm on Mondays and 11am to 3pm on Thursdays.