An Independent Third Person (ITP) is a volunteer trained by and
registered with the Office of the Public Advocate.
In accordance with the Victoria Police Manual, an ITP is required
to help ensure a person with a cognitive disability or mental
illness is not disadvantaged when communicating with police.
An ITP volunteer assists people with a cognitive disability or
mental illness during interviews or when making formal statements
to Victoria Police. The person with a cognitive disability or
mental illness may be an alleged offender, victim or witness.
The role of the ITP volunteer is to:
• Facilitate communication
• Assist the person to understand their rights
• Support the person through the process
ITPs are independent of police and the investigation
• Good communication skills are essential
• Access to your own vehicle is also essential.
A minimum 2 year commitment to this role is required. Please note
that due to the long-term nature of this role, this role is
generally not suitable for students wanting to gain experience in
the sector.
Community Visitors perform an important role of upholding and
maintaining the human rights of people with a cognitive disability
and/or mental illness who are living in supported care.
Community Visitors monitor and report on the adequacy of
services being provided to residents/patients.
They talk to residents or in-patients to identify issues of
concern.
Community Visitors visit in pairs, and visit facilities within
their region. They spend between 8-10 hours per month visiting.
Community Visitors write a brief report at the conclusion of the
visit.
Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills are
required.
The ability to contribute to a visit report is also
required.
This role is ideally suited to individuals who are able to visit
during day-time hours or late afternoons.
Access to your own vehicle is essential.
Training is provided and out of pocket expenses are
reimbursed.
This is a challenging and rewarding role which is a formal
Victorian Governor-In-Council appointment.
Please note that due to the long-term nature of this role, this
role is generally not suitable for job seekers, student placements
or students wanting to gain experience in the sector.
Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod Performing Arts Festival - Traralgon, VIC
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION
Are you interested in being part of a well-established community
group that organises an annual performing arts festival?
We require a person with good financial skills to review our
accounts monthly and annually to ensure the information is correct
and to advise the Committee on any areas that could be
improved.
For more information on our Eisteddfod, please see our website
at www.lve.org.au
Time Required
2-3 hrs per month
Background Checks Required
Valid Working With Childrens Card
Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod Performing Arts Festival
Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod Performing Arts Festival - Traralgon, VIC
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION
The annual Latrobe Valley Eisteddfod is a performing arts
festival held every September in Traralgon and encompasses choral
and vocal singing, piano, instrumental, speech and drama, brass
bands and theatrical dancing sections.
Volunteers are required during the festival for announcing,
backstage help, usher, ticket sales, convenors assistant, scribe
and kiosk.
Throughout the year volunteers also help with organising the
event, finances, social media, event programming, sponsorship and
producing program booklets.
Performers are predominantly primary/secondary students and
there are sections for all ages.
It's a great way to expand your skills and be part of an
established community group while listening and watching talented
performers!
Many young people in our community need help to get the driving
experience required for their licence. You can make a difference by
volunteering to assist them in the Shepparton or Latrobe Community
L2P Learner Driver Mentor Programs.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
This program is open to young people aged 16 to 20 years who
reside in Latrobe City. The L2P program assists those who do not
have access to the support and resources necessary to achieve the
120 hours of driving experience required for obtaining a
probationary drivers licence.
The program aims to
Assist disadvantaged young people in receiving the support they
need to get their license
Advocate safe and lawful driving practice amongst younger
drivers.
Recruit and train volunteers from community to develop a
positive mentoring relationship with young learner drivers
Promote and encourage connectedness with the local
community.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Volunteers complete an application, undergo required checks and
training and are selected on suitability to join the program
Learner Drivers complete formal driving lessons with a
qualified instructor and when permitted are allowed to start
driving practice with a volunteer.
The learner driver and volunteer are introduced at a matching
evening.
Weekly supervised driving sessions commence using an approved
program vehicle.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
Hold a current full Victorian Drivers Licence and a good
driving record.
Be interested in helping young people from diverse
background.
Be over 21 years of age.
Willing to obtain a Police Check, Licence Check and Working
with Children Check prior to acceptance into the program � cost met
by the program.
Complete the Vicroads Volunteer Supervising Driver
Training
Commit a minimum of 1-2 hours per week for 12 months.
BENEFITS
Mentoring is a fantastic way of connecting with others and
making a difference in the lives of young people.
Mentoring is rewarding: assist a young person to achieve their
goals in developing safe and lawful driving habits for life.
Engage and interact with young people to build a positive,
trusting friendship.
Receive comprehensive training and ongoing support via regular
information forums at Berry Street, Morwell.
Choose the times convenient to you to assist the young person
gain their driving experience.
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
We have Learner Drivers ready and waiting to be matched with a
Volunteer/Mentor.
Contact: L2P Coordinator
Latrobe Community Learner
Driver Mentor Program
Address: 37 Elgin Street, Morwell VIC 3840
Telephone: (03) 5134 5971
Many young people in our community need help to get the driving
experience required for their license. You can make a difference by
volunteering to assist them in The Latrobe Community Learner Driver
Mentor Program.
A safe car, insurance and ongoing training and support are
provided.
The program is supported by a partnership between Berry Street,
the Latrobe City Council, VicRoads and RoadSafe Victoria.
The Whitelion Leaving Care Mentoring Program (WLCMP) aims to match young people leaving the Out-of-Home-Care system with a Mentor from within their own community prior to their move to independent living in order to reduce isolation and loneliness and assist them to connect with their community.
The WLCMP Targets
15-21 year olds who are preparing to leave residential or home based care
At risk of becoming homeless
At risk of disconnecting from the wider community
Vulnerable to ?dropping out? or education or training, or
Pregnant/parenting teens who have limited or no formal support outside the care system
WHAT IS MENTORING?
The Australian Youth Mentoring Network describes Mentoring as providing a structured and trusting relationship that brings young people together with caring individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement.
The Mentor is not a replacement for a parent, nor are they a counsellor or teacher. They are a sounding board and confidant to the young person.
WHO CAN BECOME A MENTOR?
Anyone who is over the age of 18 and successfully completes the free Whitelion Mentor Training and screening process can become a Mentor. You do not have to have any particular qualification or come from any specific background. We need all sorts of Mentors to reflect the diversity of the young people we work with.
All Mentor training is FREE and delivered within the Gippsland Region (predominantly from the Berry Street Morwell office). Free on-going training and workshops are also provided to Mentors that focus on youth related issues.
WHAT IS REQUIRED OF A MENTOR?
Berry Street asks its Mentors to commit to a relationship of at least 12 months. During this time Mentors are expected to spend at least 3 hours per fortnight and speak to them via telephone at least once a week.
MENTORING HAS MANY BENEFITS
Mentoring offers many opportunities for Mentors:
Regular support and Training from our Mentoring staff
The ability to have fun and connect with young people in the pursuit of recreational activities
To be challenged and rewarded on a personal and intellectual level
To gain a greater understanding of the community in which you live
To be part of a community of Mentors who will provide support throughout your journey
Mentoring within the Whitelion Leaving Care Mentoring Program aims to provide a specific focus on preparing young people to transition from the Out-of-Home-Care system to independent living.
The focus may take the form of assisting the young person with issues such as:
Cooking and Cleaning
Budgeting and money matters
Health (including sexual health, AOD and mental health)
Personal hygiene
Social development (friends, family and relationships)
Personal development
Education and employment
Tenancy and accommodation (obtaining and maintaining accommodation)
I?M INTERESTED! HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE?
For more information please contact.
Contact: Whitelion Leaving Care Mentoring Coordinator
Whitelion's Communty Integration Program aims to
link vulnerable young people who reside in Out Of Home Care with a
volunteer from the community who can help support them to enage
with a local club, group or chosen hobby.
The program uses volunteers to help support the young person to
make connections with their local community with the aim to reduce
social isolation. Volunteers can commit to once a week or once a
fortnight to spend time with a young person and options are
flexible.
No formal qualificarions required, free accreditation and on
going training provided. Volunteers are supported ongoingly by the
Community Integration Leader when they become linked with a young
person. Volunteers must be over eighteen, have a driver's licence
and undergo both Police check and Working with Children Check.
Whitelion are based in and work in partnership with Berry Street
Victoria's Morwell office.
Support a young person to get invloved with their local
community!
Time Required
3 hours a fortnight
Background Checks Required
Police Check, Working with Children and Drivers licence
Become a Red Cross Shops volunteer and give back in a whole new way
The program
Red Cross Shops sell new and donated clothes, accessories and homewares to raise funds to help people in need. Each year, we rescue 450 tonnes of clothing from landfill, give opportunities to 5000 volunteers, and generate funds to help Red Cross support vulnerable people in Australia and around the world. The proceeds from the sale of items support the vital everyday work of Red Cross, providing relief in times of crisis and care where it's needed most.
The opportunity
Our Inverloch Red Cross shop is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with store operations
By joining the team you’ll get the opportunity to:
Provide customer service and process sales
Create window and visual merchandising displays
Sort donations and price products for sale
Contribute your skills and help us raise money for those in need.
A minimum commitment of just four hours a week is required to volunteer. No experience is necessary and all training is provided.
Red Cross is an inclusive organisation and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experience levels, so if you have some spare time and want to give back to your community we’d love to hear from you.
The impact
As a Red Cross Shops volunteer, you’ll develop valuable retail skills while helping us raise funds to bring care and comfort where it’s needed most. Red Cross will ensure you have training, ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the world’s largest humanitarian network.
For more information, please see the volunteer role description or contact Angela Tjong (03) 8327 7872
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Become a Red Cross Shops volunteer and give back in a whole new way
The program
Red Cross Shops sell new and donated clothes, accessories and homewares to raise funds to help people in need. Each year, we rescue 450 tonnes of clothing from landfill, give opportunities to 5000 volunteers, and generate funds to help Red Cross support vulnerable people in Australia and around the world. The proceeds from the sale of items support the vital everyday work of Red Cross, providing relief in times of crisis and care where it's needed most.
The opportunity
Our Warragul Red Cross shop is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with store operations
By joining the team you’ll get the opportunity to:
Provide customer service and process sales
Create window and visual merchandising displays
Sort donations and price products for sale
Contribute your skills and help us raise money for those in need.
A minimum commitment of just four hours a week is required to volunteer. No experience is necessary and all training is provided.
Red Cross is an inclusive organisation and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experience levels, so if you have some spare time and want to give back to your community we’d love to hear from you.
The impact
As a Red Cross Shops volunteer, you’ll develop valuable retail skills while helping us raise funds to bring care and comfort where it’s needed most. Red Cross will ensure you have training, ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the world’s largest humanitarian network.
For more information, please see the volunteer role description or contact Angela Tjong (03) 8327 7872
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Become a Red Cross Shops volunteer and give back in a whole new way
The program Red Cross Shops sell new and donated clothes, accessories and homewares to raise funds to help people in need. Each year, we rescue 450 tonnes of clothing from landfill, give opportunities to 5000 volunteers, and generate funds to help Red Cross support vulnerable people in Australia and around the world. The proceeds from the sale of items support the vital everyday work of Red Cross, providing relief in times of crisis and care where it's needed most.
The opportunity Our Sale Red Cross shop is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with store operations
By joining the team you’ll get the opportunity to:
Provide customer service and process sales
Create window and visual merchandising displays
Sort donations and price products for sale
Contribute your skills and help us raise money for those in need.
A minimum commitment of just four hours a week is required to volunteer. No experience is necessary and all training is provided.
Red Cross is an inclusive organisation and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experience levels, so if you have some spare time and want to give back to your community we’d love to hear from you.
The impact As a Red Cross Shops volunteer, you’ll develop valuable retail skills while helping us raise funds to bring care and comfort where it’s needed most. Red Cross will ensure you have training, ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the world’s largest humanitarian network.
For more information, please see the volunteer role description or contact Angela Tjong (03) 8327 7872.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
The program Red Cross Shops sell new and donated clothes, accessories and homewares to raise funds to help people in need. Each year, we rescue 450 tonnes of clothing from landfill, give opportunities to 5000 volunteers, and generate funds to help Red Cross support vulnerable people in Australia and around the world. The proceeds from the sale of items support the vital everyday work of Red Cross, providing relief in times of crisis and care where it's needed most.
The opportunity Become a Red Cross Shops volunteer and give back in a whole new way.
Our Bairnsdale Red Cross shop is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with store operations.
By joining the team you’ll get the opportunity to:
Provide customer service and process sales
Create window and visual merchandising displays
Sort donations and price products for sale
Contribute your skills and help us raise money for those in need.
A minimum commitment of just four hours a week is required to volunteer. No experience is necessary and all training is provided.
Red Cross is an inclusive organisation and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experience levels, so if you have some spare time and want to give back to your community we’d love to hear from you.
The impact As a Red Cross Shops volunteer, you’ll develop valuable retail skills while helping us raise funds to bring care and comfort where it’s needed most. Red Cross will ensure you have training, ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the world’s largest humanitarian network.
For more information, please see the volunteer role description or contact Angela Tjong (03) 8327 7872
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Become a Red Cross Shops volunteer and give back in a whole new way
The program
Red Cross Shops sell new and donated clothes, accessories and homewares to raise funds to help people in need. Each year, we rescue 450 tonnes of clothing from landfill, give opportunities to 5000 volunteers, and generate funds to help Red Cross support vulnerable people in Australia and around the world. The proceeds from the sale of items support the vital everyday work of Red Cross, providing relief in times of crisis and care where it's needed most.
The opportunity
Our Traralgon Red Cross shop is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with store operations
By joining the team you’ll get the opportunity to:
Provide customer service and process sales
Create window and visual merchandising displays
Sort donations and price products for sale
Contribute your skills and help us raise money for those in need.
A minimum commitment of just four hours a week is required to volunteer. No experience is necessary and all training is provided.
Red Cross is an inclusive organisation and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experience levels, so if you have some spare time and want to give back to your community we’d love to hear from you.
The impact
As a Red Cross Shops volunteer, you’ll develop valuable retail skills while helping us raise funds to bring care and comfort where it’s needed most. Red Cross will ensure you have training, ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the world’s largest humanitarian network.
For more information, please see the volunteer role description or contact Angela Tjong (03) 8327 7872
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
The friendly team at our Gippsland branch are looking for
enthusiastic individuals to join Make-A-Wish. By sharing your time
and skills, you can help Gippsland children experiencing
life-threatening illnesses.
If you’re 18 years of age or over, you’re looking to be inspired
and share Make-A-Wish’s values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact,
Community and Child Focus - apply today!
Make-A-Wish® creates life-changing wishes for children with
critical illnesses. We work with sick kids, their families and
medical teams to grant unforgettable wishes – like making unicorns
fly, sending kids to the moon to and even helping Australia's
youngest ever cricket captain don the baggy green!
Our volunteers support Make-A-Wish by:
Raising awareness in their local communities
Fundraising and supporting local families
Attending home visits to capture a sick child’s true wish
Helping bring the wish to life through all the stages of the
Wish Journey
Time Required
1 meeting per month, plus additional events as required
Background Checks Required
Reference check with two referees, National Police Check,
Working with Children Check
Save the Children East Gippsland - Bairnsdale, VIC
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION
Volunteer Family Connect is an evidence based program that
provides social and practical support to families in their homes on
a weekly basis for up to 2 hours. The volunteer works in
partnership with the family to offer information, friendly support
and encouragement in a non-threatening, non-directive and
non-judgemental manner.
