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GET INVOLVEDLocal Volunteering Opportunities
More than six million Australiansvolunteer each year, contributing morethan 700 million hours of communityservice. Volunteers are the lifebloodof local communities.The City of Whitehorse is fortunate to have a vibrantvolunteer community. Many of the organisations that operatein Whitehorse could not do so without the support andcommitment of volunteers. Council recognises and valuesthe enormous contribution that volunteers make to our localcommunity and the vital role that these volunteers play bystrengthening and enhancing community connectedness.Whitehorse City Council and Eastern Volunteers haveproduced this booklet to profile local communityorganisations and their volunteering opportunities.Almost 100 organisations and groups are included inthe 2018 edition of the Get Involved booklet, highlightinga myriad of volunteering roles including working with theelderly, animals, young people, children and recently arrivedmigrants. There is something for any interest – history, theenvironment, craft, health, technology and many more areas.We hope that this booklet will be a valuable tool foranyone who is thinking about getting involved in their localcommunity through volunteering. We also hopeit will be a vehicle for spreading the word about thevaried and invaluable contributions local volunteer-involvingorganisations make to the local community.
ContentsThe City of Whitehorse 4Volunteer Support Services 6Aged Care 7Animals 8Community Services 9Companionship 17Disability 19Education 26Environment 28Family Support 30Health and Suport Services 33Heritage and Historical 37Legal 39Migrants and Refugees 40Our Community 41Service Clubs 46Young People 48National child safe principlesFor young people who want to volunteer, you should check that the organisation youplan to volunteer with has Child Safe Principles in place. For more information about ChildSafe Principles visit afe-organisations
4CITY OF WHITEHORSEThe Cityof WhitehorseThe City of Whitehorse has a healthyand vibrant volunteering culture withvolunteering being an important partof the lives of many people living inWhitehorse. Almost 40 per cent ofWhitehorse residents regularly volunteertheir time, skills and energy in some way.Council recognises and values thecontribution that volunteers maketo our local community and the vitalrole that these volunteers play incommunity strengthening and enhancingcommunity connectedness.How You Can HelpWithout our volunteers, Council wouldnot be able to deliver to our residentsthe breadth and quality of services andprograms that it currently does.Opportunities range from: delivering meals, assisting with the arts, participating in bushland and environmentgroups and education programs advisory committees, a n interfaith network and tutoringopportunities for a multi-cultural youthhomework program.All volunteers are required to completean application form, have an initialinterview, receive induction training,and participate in orientation. Volunteersmust also undergo a police check.Check Council’s website, under“Volunteering Opportunities” forcurrent positions.Young volunteers welcome.Contact: Community Participation Officer,Community Development9262 se.vic.gov.au379-397 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading
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6VOLUNTEER SUPPORT SERVICESEastern VolunteersEastern Volunteers is a volunteer resourcecentre that interviews, assists andplaces prospective volunteers who seekvolunteer roles within our community.Eastern Volunteers supports over 400not-for-profit organisations and volunteermanagers with volunteer services,recruitment, training and placement.Eastern Volunteers also provides volunteerassisted transport supporting frail aged andpeople with disabilities to attend medical,community and social appointments.How You Can HelpEastern Volunteers has a variety ofvolunteer roles available including:volunteer driver, office administration,web and graphic design, reception,interviewers and board members.In addition, Eastern Volunteers canlink volunteers to opportunities in thecommunity such as administration,environment conservation, animalwelfare, aged care, disability support,fundraising, newly arrived migrants,hospitality, and retail.Eastern Volunteers Inc.Head Office - 1/36 New Street, RingwoodBox Hill Office - Suite 14,Box Hill Town Hall Hub, 27 Bank Street, Box HillContact: Community Engagement Teamt. 9870 eers.org.auOther Volunteer Support ServicesBoroondara Volunteer Resource Centre8 Inglesby Road, Camberwellt. 9278 ov.auVolunteer for Knox22 Willow Road, Upper Ferntree GullyContact: Sally Dusting-Laird orJanet Myers-Creedt. 0429 968 nox.com.auSouth East Volunteers5 Myrtle Street, Glen Waverleyt. 9562 0414info@sev.org.auwww.sev.org.auVolunteering in ManninghamSuite 4, Level 1,687 Doncaster RoadContact: Meredith Bubnert. 9856 1546vim@doncare.org.auwww.doncare.org.au
AGED CARE7Uniting AgeWell (UA)– Box HillMecwacare SimonPrice CentreUniting AgeWell’s focus is on supportingolder people to experience a sense ofwellbeing, choice and independence intheir lives, to feel valued members oftheir community and to have easy accessto the community or residential servicesthey need to live the life they want.Set in the tranquil suburb of Mont AlbertNorth, Simon Price Centre provides a homelike environment and offers accommodationfor 53 residents. The centre provides easyaccess to public transport and is in closeproximity to Doncaster shopping townand Box Hill Central.UA highly values its volunteers and thecontribution they make to the wellbeingof our clients and residents.How You Can HelpHow You Can HelpThe volunteers at Box Hill are involvedmany activities like Driving – Drive people to appointmentsand outings. Social Support – Offer companionshipand assistance for visits, shoppingoutings and activities Entertainment – Share your talent Services – Assist in our café, gardening Helping with arts and craft Escorting walks – Go on walks withour residents Visiting – Visit and chat withour residentsContact: Nayla Enayeth9843 2269NEnayeth@unitingagewell.org75 Thames St, Box HillVolunteers can help in a number of waysincluding sitting and talking to residents,working one on one with residents ontasks to match their skills and interests,playing a musical instrument, readingaloud and painting residents’ nails.Support and guidance are availablefrom a qualified activities coordinator.Young volunteers welcome.Contact: Lucy Chapman9898 .au13-25 Strabane Ave, Mont Albert North
8ANIMALSAnimal AidThe Victorian Animal Aid Trust (AnimalAid) is a not-for-profit organisationdedicated to the care of domesticanimals in need. Each year around 7,000dogs, cats, livestock and pocket petscome through our doors. As an opendoor shelter, we never turn away ananimal in need.Animal Aid’s welfare work is supportedby revenue producing businessesincluding a vet clinic, boarding services,opportunity shops and grooming salon.How You Can HelpA variety of opportunities are availablefor volunteers including: kennelattendants, cattery attendants,grooming, reception/administration,pick-ups and deliveries, maintenance,opportunity shops, promotions andfostering. Positions in some areasmay be subject to availability and aninterview process. Volunteer hours areeither 9am to 1pm, 1pm to 5pm or9am to 5pm.Young volunteers welcome.Contact: Human Resources Department9739 0300Email: volunteering@animalaid.org.auWebsite: www.animalaid.org.au
COMMUNITY SERVICESBox Hill CommunityInformationand SupportBox Hill Community Information andSupport provides advocacy, emergencyrelief, information and referrals to familiesin need who live in the Whitehorsemunicipality (north of Canterbury Road).The emergency relief includes food parcels;food and petrol vouchers; MYKI, pharmacy,utility and telephone account assistance.How You Can HelpVolunteering opportunities include: Food Bank Worker – receivingdeliveries; storing of dry, refrigeratedand frozen goods; and making upfood parcels. Community Support Worker –interviewing and assessing the needsof the client, as well as their eligibilityfor emergency relief; advocacy andproviding information and referrals. Administrative Worker – data entry,accounting or managerial roles.9285 te 1/27 Bank Street, Box Hill9Box Hill RSLThe Box Hill RSL provides a range ofwelfare services and support for veterans,ex-servicemen, ex-servicewomen,their families, widows and widowers.The Welfare Department providesinformation, advocacy and supportwith service, war widow and disabilitypensions, aged care issues, communityand government organisations.It also provides counselling, visitation,support groups, special interest groupsand other services that help maintainthe health, independence and dignityof our members.How You Can HelpVolunteers can help by visiting thesick in hospital or the isolated in agedcare facilities or private homes. Otheropportunities are available at various times.Contact: Faye Clark9898 26 Nelson Road, Box Hill
10COMMUNITY SERVICESChinese CommunitySocial ServicesCentre Inc.The Chinese Community Social ServicesCentre has represented the interests of theChinese-Australian community in Victoriasince 1992, through the delivery of qualitysocial services, education and advocacy.Services include: social support daycentre, home and community care,home care packages, NDIS, and On LuckChinese Nursing Home, plus migrantsettlement services, community visitorscheme, carer support for families withchildren of special needs, mental healtheducation and support groups.How You Can HelpVolunteers can assist in the SocialSupport Day Centre and lifestyle andleisure activities, teaching classes such as:handcrafts, English, Tai-chi, gentle exerciseand cooking demonstrations. Volunteersprovide regular community visits to olderpeople at their homes and nursing homes;assist with events, centre reception,administrative tasks and transport elderlypeople to organised activities.Contact: Peter Chen or Brigitta Lee9898 1965peter.chen@ccssci.org.au orbrigitta.lee@ccssci.org.auwww.ccssci.org.auSuite 9A, Professional Suites, Box Hill Central,17 Market Street, Box HillDoncareOpportunity ShopDoncare is a not-for-profit, communityservices organisation which providesservices to the aged, youth anddisadvantaged in the City ofManningham and surrounds.Programs include information andemergency relief, social support forseniors, family services and counselling,domestic violence advocacy and support.Doncare’s various opportunity shopsprovide a substantial proportion of thefunding for the day-to-day operation ofthese programs.How You Can HelpVolunteer duties include assistingcustomers, selling merchandise, tidyingclothes racks and shelves, sortingdonations, store presentation anddisplays.Skills and abilities: Punctuality and reliabilityGood communicationSelf-motivatedFriendly mannerEnjoy being part of a teamContact: Manager, Opportunity Shops9856 1500opshops@doncare.org.auwww.doncare.org.auShop 38, 66-104 Springfield Road,North Blackburn
COMMUNITY SERVICESEACHEACH provides a range of communityhealth programs across the easternregion of Melbourne including mentalhealth, counselling, disability, clinical,and aged care services.EACH also supports families and carersbut above all wants to inspire eachperson to live their life to the fullest.How You Can HelpEACH’s volunteers provide support tostaff and clients and can assist withactivities that enable them to developa range of skills.Volunteer support includes: Reception/administration Assisting people with arts, crafts,woodwork and recreational activities; Child care/youth programs; Assisting in our Opportunity Shop; Driving people to appointments,shopping or activities.1300 003 224info@each.com.auwww.each.com.au26-28 Prospect Street, Box Hill10 Silver Grove, Nunawading11Eastern EmergencyRelief Network Inc.Eastern Emergency Relief Networksources, collects and holds furniture andother essential household items readyfor distribution to people experiencingdisadvantage in the Eastern suburbs.Items are distributed through a networkof member welfare agencies. EasternEmergency Relief Network is avolunteer-run organisation, operatingfrom 9am-1pm on weekdays.How You Can HelpVolunteers can help in the warehouseby sorting bedding and other donateditems or helping clients choose items.Other opportunities include helpingin the office by responding to enquiries,driving the collection van/truck(no special licence required) or assistingwith the collection of goods.Contact: Kevin Thomas - Secretary9874 cy.org.auFactory 1, 10-12 Thornton Crescent, Mitcham
12COMMUNITY SERVICESAustralian RedCross – CommunityVisitors SchemeThe Australian Red Cross has beenproviding social support for isolated andelderly Victorians for over 20 years via theCommunity Visitors Scheme, which helpsconnect people back to their communitiesby pairing them with a volunteer to visitthem in their home, providing friendship,companionship and confidence.How You Can HelpVolunteers visit regularly, come from allwalks of life and are warm, friendly, andemotionally mature, wanting to make adifference to improve someone’s life andtheir broader communities.Red Cross will ensure you have trainingand ongoing support within the world’slargest humanitarian network.Contact: Zoe Carter8327 7987 / 0419 690 s.org.au23-47 Villiers St, North MelbourneLinC WhitehorseOperating since 2001, LinC Whitehorse isa group of volunteers from various localChristian churches who assist Whitehorseresidents with practical short or mediumterm needs.LinC aims to meet some of the needs notmet by community welfare agencies, andoffers assistance regardless of a person’sbeliefs or background.How You Can HelpOpportunities are available to helpin any of these areas; friendshipvisits, home help, transport, gardenmaintenance, shopping assistance,childcare and tutoring. A police check isrequired and training will be provided.Contact: Referral Centre9873 .au81 Doncaster East Road, Mitcham
COMMUNITY SERVICES13St Vincentde Paul SocietyThe Salvation ArmyBox HillThe St Vincent de Paul Society or ‘Vinnies’is one of the most recognised charitableorganisations and has been offering ‘ahand up’ to vulnerable Victorians for over160 years by providing practical support,advocacy and friendship.The Salvation Army is one of the world’slargest Christian social welfare organisationsworking in more than 124 countries.Operating in Australia for more than 130years, The Salvation Army helps more thanone million Australians each year.How You Can HelpThe Box Hill Corps is the local presenceof The Salvation Army and provides arange of services locally while being anopen door to many others.Retail – engaging with people from allwalks of life, categorising and pricingunique donated goods and creating storedisplays full of the ‘Vinnies Vibe’.How You Can HelpSoup vans – preparing or distributingdelicious meals and providing companionshipto those experiencing disadvantage.Volunteer opportunities include:Young volunteers welcome. People aged15 can volunteer at our retail stores. Ground maintenance at SalvationArmy siteContact: People Engagement Team1300 736 ies Burnt Bridge434 Maroondah Hwy, Mitcham Wait staff at Café Salvo Fundraising for the annualRed Shield Appeal in May Fundraising at Christmas timeContact: Tania Griffiths9890 xhill.salvationarmy.org.au17 – 23 Nelson Road, Box Hill
14COMMUNITY SERVICESUniting East Burwood(formally Uniting CareEast Burwood Centre)Uniting East Burwood (part of UnitingVictoria Tasmania Inc) provides servicesto the most vulnerable individuals andfamilies in the local community. Thisincludes providing financial assistance,food, clothing, counselling and othersupport services. A number of PositiveLiving Groups are also run throughthe weeks which aim to enhanceindependence and quality of life for olderpeople, people with a mild disability orthose living in a socially isolated setting.How You Can HelpVolunteers can help in a number of ways.Following training, you could become acommunity worker who assists clientsdirectly. Volunteers can also assist staffrunning the Positive Living Groups.Other opportunities include collectingfood, data entry and general fundraisingactivities such as Bunnings BBQs or atUniting East Burwood’s op shop.Contact: Pamela Young9803 3400ebcentre@bigpond.net.auwww.ucebc.org220 Burwood Highway,Burwood EastUnitingCareHarrison – VermontUnitingCare Harrison is a leadingprovider of Homelessness Services, Youthand Family Services, Disability Servicesand Housing Services in the EasternMetropolitan area of Melbourne.UnitingCare’s agency programs aim toensure that not only are people's basicneeds met, but that they feel valuedand respected so that they can live indignity and be an active member oftheir community.How You Can HelpWith the help of 60 volunteers and 80paid staff, UnitingCare Harrison assistsmore than 450 people at any one time.Volunteers work in the areas of RetailSales Assistant in the Op Shop, MaterialAid in the Knox Office, community mealsChristmas Appeal, as well as corporatevolunteering projects.Contact: Jane Davoren9871 012 Little Burwood Highway,Wantirna South. PO Box 4503, Knox City
COMMUNITY SERVICESVilla MariaCatholic HomesVilla Maria Catholic Homes is a not-forprofit organisation providing residentialaged care, affordable housing options,retirement living, community and homebased senior support, disability, carer andeducation services to more than 7,000people across Victoria and southernNew South Wales.How You Can HelpVolunteers are a diverse group ofpeople of all ages and cultural andspiritual backgrounds.15WhitehorseCommunitySupport RegisterThe register is a free program run byvolunteers at the Box Hill Police Station.It is designed to help seniors feel safe byhaving their details plus other importantinformation on a confidential database thatcan be accessed by emergency services.Registrants are offered regular phonecalls to check on their welfare, as wellas home visits.How You Can HelpWhether it’s social visits, arts and crafts,music, education, transport, administration,op shop customer service or support withone-off events – the possibilities to makea positive difference to the lives of othersare endless.English and Chinese speaking volunteerscontribute two hours of their time on aweekly, fortnightly or monthly basis toprovide regular phone calls and home visitsto registrants, making a connection withoften isolated members of the community.Volunteers come from diversebackgrounds and are aged between 15and 100! They include students, retirees,part-time workers, school students andpeople from local parishes.Volunteers also assistwith office administration.Contact: Molly O’Shannassy9926 486 Albert Street, East MelbourneContact: Rebecca Millin (Leading Senior Constable)8892 3385communityregister@gmail.comBox Hill Police Station1 Kangerong Road, Box Hill
16COMMUNITY SERVICESCancer CouncilVictoria WhitehorseRelay For LifeRelay For Life is an incredible overnightevent that provides an opportunity for allto get together with the community andcelebrate cancer survivors, rememberloved ones lost, and fight back againsta disease
organisations and their volunteering opportunities. Almost 100 organisations and groups are included in the 2018 edition of the Get Involved booklet, highlighting a myriad of volunteering roles including working with the elderly, animals, young people, children and recently arrived migrants. There is something for any interest – history, the
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