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The role of the mentor is to build a one-to-one relationship with a young person, whilst meeting with them regularly for a few hours in a community setting. The relationship focuses on the needs and interests of the young person, by the mentor offering support, friendship and a chance to enjoy fun activities together.
Anne* enjoys reading, practicing her writing, a little gardening, watching TV and has an interest in politics. She'd be best suited to a patient and personable volunteer with an ability to chat on any number of topics as well as an ability to creatively reconnect Anne* with her interest in sewing. *Name changed.
Jane* enjoys craft, crocheting, knitting, sewing and word search. Jane* would like an engaging, social, positive, patient, respectful volunteer who shares her interests. Practical communication skills and a willingness to share home and community based visits are essential. Visits may include going for a walk, having a cup of tea, lunch at a local café or engaging in craft activities at home. *Name changed.
Jean* enjoys reading, and would be best suited to an outgoing, positive, understanding, patient volunteer with the ability to creatively reconnect her with her interests. These include gardening, sewing and playing the piano. Practical communication skills and a willingness to share home and community based visits are essential. *Name changed.
Friendly, punctual volunteer with a strong understanding of professional boundaries sought to assist in the facilitation of the Rye afternoon tea group. The group provides a recreational and social outlet for participants. The role will require you to draw on your group facilitation skills while supporting people to build valuable connections and enjoy group activities as part of their social goals.
Jake* enjoys Kayo, and especially enjoys football (Hawthorn) and soccer, reading and spending time in the garden. He's also a great lover of the Berwick Botanical gardens and spending time with his grandchildren. Jake* would be best suited to an engaging, positive, respectful, empathetic and motivating volunteer. You will support and encourage Jake* to achieve his social goals and creatively reconnect with his interests. *Name changed.
John* enjoys watching cricket and the AFL (Collingwood supporter). He also loves fishing, exercising in his home gym, and working in his veggie garden. John* would be best suited to a positive, engaging and personable volunteer. Support and encourage John* to achieve his social goals and creatively reconnect with his interests. *Name changed.
Christine* is an intelligent ad community minded woman with a love of reading. She is positive and enjoys keeping busy! Christine* is looking to connect with someone like-minded who is flexible, patient and loves a chat! You will need a car, as Christine would like support for some personal shopping and to go to the local cafe.
Tom* loves gardening, classical music, AFL and his dogs. An intelligent and polite individual, Tom* is hoping to be connected with someone who is happy, understanding and motivating. Ideally you will share his interests, and also be willing to help him build his skills using his computer and phone! *Name changed.
Volunteers needed to serve a light morning tea and a nutritious midday meal for the disadvantaged in Ballarat. The Dining Room is in Dana St, and the service runs every day.
Joan* enjoys cross stitch, reading and jigsaw puzzles! She lives in Hoppers Crossing and is looking for a volunteer to support her to achieve her social goals. Joan* is looking for a vibrant, engaging volunteer with an ability to talk on any number of topics. A shared interest in cross stitch would be beneficial. *name changed.
Jane* loves AFL, music, concerts and movies, and seeks a positive, inspiring volunteer with a good sense of humour to support her to achieve her social goals. Practical communication skills and a willingness to provide both community and home-based visits are essential. *name changed.
Carrie* enjoys bingo, going to the gym, reading (history, romance & adventure) and listening to music. Carrie* would like to be accompanied by a volunteer on outings in her local community to go for walks and visit local cafés. Visits may also involve coffee and lively conversation at her home. An affinity for dogs is a must!
John* is seeking a Karenni-speaking volunteer to share stimulating conversation and a coffee! John* lives in Werribee and would like to share conversation and a coffee at his home or a walk in the local community. *name changed.
Uniting is seeking a personable volunteer with a shared interest in politics, travel or gardening to support Amy* to achieve her social goals. You will have the ability to creatively reconnect Amy* to her interests and passions including sewing and knitting. *name changed.