• Lalor Victoria
• Category: Community Services

The Community Visitors Scheme links volunteers to people over 65 who are lonely at home and need that person on the other end of the phone to touch base and form a caring friendship. The position is phone based during restrictions but will go back to face to face once restrictions have been lifted. One of the people waiting is a lovely spritely lady who is energetic - she enjoys keeping active by dancing, walking and visiting art galleries, among other interests.

• Lalor Victoria
• Category: Covid-19
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

The aim of the Community Visitor Scheme (CVS) is for volunteers provide companionship and reduce the effects of isolation through an organic friendship. Volunteers connect with recipients via letters, Skype or phone (depending on needs) with the intention to move to face to face contact when aged care facilities allow entry. We are looking for a male (only) volunteer to connect with Phil who enjoys conversation and spending time outside when able.

• Lalor Victoria
• Category: Education & Training

The volunteer tutor provides educational support after school hours to students who attend local secondary schools in City of Whittlesea. Whittlesea Community Connections is a Child Safe organisation and all volunteers will be required to under go a Working with Children Check and a National Police Check.

• Lalor Victoria
• Category: Human Rights
• Types of work: Disability Support, Mediation & Advocacy

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of people in your own community and also hold a prominent volunteer role? Become a Community Visitor with the Office of the Public Advocate. Community Visitors are the eyes and the ears of the community and perform an important role of upholding the human rights of people with a cognitive disability and/or mental illness who are living in supported care.

• Craigieburn VIC, Lalor VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support

Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS) is currently looking for a Arabic speaking volunteer . AMCS Volunteers visit seniors who are experiencing social isolation. The visits are once a fortnight for a minimum of one hour. All you need to offer is your friendship. No experience is necessary.

• Brunswick VIC, Lalor VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support

Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS) is currently looking for a Greek volunteer . AMCS Volunteers visit seniors who are experiencing social isolation. The visits are once a fortnight for a minimum of one hour. All you need to offer is your friendship. No experience is necessary.

• Broadmeadows VIC, Diamond Creek VIC, Epping VIC, Lalor VIC, Mickleham VIC, Northcote VIC, Thornbury VIC, Whittlesea VIC
• Category: Mentoring & Advocacy
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support

Do you want to make a difference in a young person's life? Raise Foundation improves the lives of young people facing profound challenges through our one-on-one mentoring program in high schools. You just need 2 hours a week during school Terms 2 - 4 (2021). Join the Raise Village today and help us reach even more young people in 2021!

• Epping Victoria
• Category: Community Services

The Friendly Connections Program links volunteers to people under 65 who are lonely at home and need that person on the other end of the phone to touch base and form a caring friendship. The position is phone based during restrictions only. One of the people waiting is a gentleman who has hit a rocky road in his life and needs someone who is understanding and a good listener.

• Thomastown Victoria
• Category: Museums & Heritage
• Types of work: Tour Guides, Information & Heritage

Our museum assistants are knowledgeable, humorous (when appropriate of course) and enjoy sharing our story and listening to others. Our visitors remember them! You will be providing an engaging and safe visitor experience along with our other volunteers.

• Epping Victoria
• Category: Other
• Types of work: Working with Animals

Assisting in daily care of animals in the shelter such as cleaning, feeding, grooming, socializing with animals and exercising

• Preston Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Food Preparation & Service

We aim to provide for those struggling to have nutritious meals- starting with healthcare workers during the Covid-19 pandemic we are aiming to cater to other groups left disadvantaged by the pandemic including international students and casual hospitality staff. If you want the opportunity to learn or use your culinary skills, network with chefs and make an impact on those doing tough all while having fun- come join us!

• Preston Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Food Preparation & Service

We aim to provide for those struggling to have nutritious meals- starting with healthcare workers during the Covid-19 pandemic we are aiming to cater to other groups left disadvantaged by the pandemic including international students and casual hospitality staff. If you want the opportunity to learn or use your culinary skills, network with other Volunteers and make an impact on those doing tough all while having fun- come join us!

• Preston Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Food Preparation & Service

We aim to provide for those struggling to have nutritious meals- starting with healthcare workers during the Covid-19 pandemic we are aiming to cater to other groups left disadvantaged by the pandemic including international students and casual hospitality staff. If you want the opportunity to learn or use your culinary skills, network with chefs and make an impact on those doing tough all while having fun- come join us!

• Preston Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Driving & Transportation, Education & Training, Tutoring & Coaching

DIVRS’ new pilot Migrant Driver Program is looking for volunteer mentors to support learner drivers from a migrant or refugee background. As their mentor, you will develop and maintain a purposeful, empowering and supportive relationship with the learner, assisting them in gaining the knowledge, experience and confidence required to obtain their Victorian Drivers Licence.

• Preston Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Driving & Transportation, Garden Maintenance

DIVRS’ programmes are designed to support and strengthen communities and increase community participation across the whole of Darebin. Core functions undertaken by the organisation include the provision of information, support, emergency relief, tax assistance, learning to drive (L2P) Programme and volunteer resource programme (Volunteer recruitment and placement), Urban Food Programme which includes the Darebin Fruit Squad and Backyard Basics Project.