In 1976, not long after Rockingham General Hospital (RGH) opened, the RGH Auxiliary was established. The Auxiliary manage and staff Elanora’s Cafe and Gift Shop. The profits from these retail outlets are reinvested back into the hospital.
The Rockingham Museum is a community museum which is managed by the Rockingham District Historical Society Inc. It is committed to the collection, preservation, documentation and interpretation of the heritage of Western Australia in General, with the emphasis on the history of Rockingham District, for future education and enjoyment of the wider community. The Museum is housed in an Art Deco building, the former Rockingham Road Board Building built in 1946/47.
Fishability assists children and adults requiring support to experience the joy of fishing with the assistance from trained and experienced volunteers and by using purpose-built motorised rods, reels and fishing rod holders and providing: Organised shore, jetty and boat based fishing activities, acts in an advocacy role in promoting inclusive participation in recreational fishing. Wheelchair accessible vessels for guided river, ocean and estuary fishing trips.
The Rockingham Volunteer Centre (RVC) is the hub for volunteering in Rockingham. The centre finds and links people to local organisations seeking volunteers, and also promotes the benefits of volunteering. Volunteer Referral Officers assist the Rockingham Volunteer Centre Coordinator with processing of incoming Volunteer Expression of Interest applications and answering incoming queries regarding volunteering opportunities.
Gracehaven is an aged care facility situated in the heart of the thriving coastal town of Rockingham, south of Perth. Caring and compassionate people are required to assist with many activities within the aged care facility; these include Bingo, outings, pampering, sports groups and general social conversation.
Advocare is an independent community based not for profit organisation that supports and protects the rights of older people in WA through advocacy, information and education. Our mission is to provide an independent voice on behalf of older people informing service delivery and influencing practice. Advocare engage volunteers within our community Visitors Scheme, to visit older people living in a residential aged care facility or their own home.
The Heart Foundation is looking for local Walk Organisers to help assist the set-up of new walking groups within Rockingham. Walk Organisers are community members who volunteer to lead a walking group in their neighbourhood They do not need to be health professionals or have specific health or physical activity qualifications.
Girl Guides WA is looking for women who are interested in supporting girls and young women to discover their potential as leaders of their world. Girl Guides meet in groups called Units, usually for about two hours a week during school term. Girl Guide Units are run by women like you, who volunteer a few hours each week. Unit Leaders deliver a fun program of what we call ‘non-formal learning’ – which means you get to introduce the girls to all sorts of exciting things.
Are you interested in assisting a Social Support Group of people that have Autism? The position is assisting the Group Leader during various activities by supervising the participants. Experience with Autism is not essential but you must be able to demonstrate a willingness to adapt as required. If you are currently studying disability, social work, youth work, community services, education, psychology, counselling, speech pathology or OT, we offer placements to complete your practicum.
Switched on Seniors has been providing tech help to seniors for several years, focusing on the iPad and iPhone. We are looking for new members to join our iPad teaching team. You will already know how to use the iPad or are willing to learn and then teach other seniors how to effectively use an iPad to meet their needs.
Vinnies has hundreds of stores Australia wide. Revenue raised from the stores allows for the continuation of vital services Vinnies runs across the country. A great opportunity for you to join the team at St Vincent de Paul Society (WA) volunteers at our Rockingham store in Hurrell Way, Rockingham. Your experience as a Volunteer will always be varied and interesting with the opportunity to meet and engage with new people on every shift.
Peel Group Riding for the Disabled trading as Peel Horse Power are a not-for-profit organisation, who offer lessons to clients with disabilities. Volunteers can always find a job that suits them, working with horses / clients / paperwork / cleaning / jobs around the farm. We are always in need of bookkeepers, grant writers and so many more jobs. All just 5 minutes from suburbia.
The Rockingham Lions Club are looking for community minded people - young and old, who would like to get involved with different events that the Rockingham Lions Club provide such as fundraising, sausage sizzles, BBQ's, Christmas Gift Wrapping etc.
Naragebup, also known as the Rockingham Regional Environmental Centre is a non-profit community organisation run by volunteers who are our lifeblood. Naragebup is a purpose built education and resource facility to increase the communities understanding and awareness of environmental issues and sustainable lifestyle choices.
Chorus volunteers work alongside team members, seniors, those living with disability or on the mental health recovery journey. Many customers are socially isolated and volunteering your time helps people connect in the community. When you volunteer you can meet like-minded people, form new friendships, challenge yourself, learn new skills and make a huge difference.
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