There are hundreds of non profit organisations needing volunteers offering
a great variety of volunteer roles, many of which are in the Nillumbik area.
If you are not sure where you might be of most use, contact Volunteers of Banyule. Let the Volunteers of Banyule help you find a suitable volunteering role.
You can speak with us in person, over the phone, via www.volunteersofbanyule.org.au. or through our 'Office on the street' outreach program.
The centre is open 9.30 am - 2.30 pm Monday to Friday.
Current Local Volunteering Opportunities:
Community Transport
Organisation:
Nillumbik Shire Council
Description:
To transport clients from their homes and drive them either to specified shopping centres or Senior Citizen Clubs then return them home in the afternoon.
Skills Required:
Drivers Licence
Ability to drive a 12 seater commuter bus.
Very good oral skills are essential in performing this job.
Ability to relate to people who may have a disability.
Respect client's right to privacy and maintain the confidentiality of customers information at all times.
Time Required:
8.00am to 3.30/5.00pm depending on trip.
Location:
Bus garaged at Nillumbik Shire Council Offices
Trips throughout the Nillumbik region
A community initiative, supported by Shire of Nillumbik.
Description:
An exciting opportunity exists for women in Shire of Nillumbik to join a skills exchange program with refugee women from Africa and Burma, through a partnership with Centacare Melbourne's refugee settlement program. We are seeking women with creative and practical skills they can share with these women that will assist them to start a small community business. We are also seeking women who can help support the refugees emotional 'healing'. Relevant skills include cooking, sewing, weaving, knitting, textile design, silk, ceramic and pottery painting, jewellery-making, quilting; computer and business skills, plus reiki, yoga, tai chi, massage, etc.
Time Required:
We would like to hear from anyone who could offer a few hours of their time per month to this project. Activities can take place on week days and weekends. Times will be alternated to enable everyone to participate.
Location:
It is envisaged that on some occasions the women will visit Shire of Nillumbik and on others occasions we will visit them in Footscray. A community bus will be available to transport volunteers to the various venues.
Telephone:
Please contact Suzi Kerr, Community Development Officer, Nillumbik Shire Council 9433 3153
EPIC- Education Program for Infants & Children Inc
Description:
EPIC (Education Program for Infants & Children Inc.) is one of the major providers of specialised teaching and therapy programs for young children with a range of developmental disabilities, particularly Down syndrome & autism.
Aunty B's Opportunity Shop in Chute Street, Diamond Creek helps raise the essential funds to enable the operation of the EPIC Centre."
Time Required:
½ day or 1 day per week regularly or cover for holidays
Each year we hold a relaxed Christmas lunch for the local community. This year, we need help in the following areas: kitchen hands, table waiting, preparation and hosting. Skills needed include food handling and interpersonal skills.
Time Required:
from 10am - 3pm (part thereof)
Location:
Diamond Creek Uniting Church, Cnr Wensley Street and Main
Hurstbridge Road, Diamond Creek
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