Gippsland Volunteering

Support your local community as part of our Meals on Wheels programme by delivering nutritious meals, 1-2 hour shifts available Monday to Friday starting at 11.30am.

Volunteers will have a caring and reliable manner, current drivers’ license and have access to a reliable vehicle.

Meals are collected ready for delivery from our Meals on Wheels kitchens located at either Leongatha, Korumburra or Foster Hospital and distributed in the local area.

mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation with a reputation for excellence. We have provided care to the Victorian community since 1959, offering residential aged care, home care packages, respite care, in-home support, community housing, community programs, disability and nursing services. We provide optimal choice for people of all ages, irrespective of financial, religious, cultural or lifestyle background. 

If you would like to give back to your local community, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator on 8573 4962 or Gippsland Office on 03 5671 6888.

Support your local community as part of our Meals on Wheels programme by delivering nutritious meals, 1-2 hour shifts available Monday to Friday starting at 11.30am.

Volunteers will have a caring and reliable manner, current drivers’ license and have access to a reliable vehicle.

Meals are collected ready for delivery from our Meals on Wheels kitchens located at either Leongatha, Korumburra or Foster Hospital and distributed in the local area.

mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation with a reputation for excellence. We have provided care to the Victorian community since 1959, offering residential aged care, home care packages, respite care, in-home support, community housing, community programs, disability and nursing services. We provide optimal choice for people of all ages, irrespective of financial, religious, cultural or lifestyle background. 

If you would like to give back to your local community, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator on 8573 4962 or Gippsland Office on 03 5671 6888.

Support your local community as part of our Meals on Wheels programme by delivering nutritious meals, 1-2 hour shifts available Monday to Friday starting at 11.30am.

Volunteers will have a caring and reliable manner, current drivers’ license and have access to a reliable vehicle.

Meals are collected ready for delivery from our Meals on Wheels kitchens located at either Leongatha, Korumburra or Foster Hospital and distributed in the local area.

mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation with a reputation for excellence. We have provided care to the Victorian community since 1959, offering residential aged care, home care packages, respite care, in-home support, community housing, community programs, disability and nursing services. We provide optimal choice for people of all ages, irrespective of financial, religious, cultural or lifestyle background. 

If you would like to give back to your local community, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator on 8573 4962 or Gippsland Office on 03 5671 6888.

Support people diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia with activities of daily living responsibilities including:

Are you looking for a way to make a difference? Do you have a passion for assisting and building positive relationships with people living with Dementia? 

If so we want to hear from you!

Fairview is not-for-profit, community organization, based in Warragul since 1956, providing a range of services to senior members of the community.

WHY VOLUNTEER?

Volunteering is an amazing two way street as it:

• Enhances the satisfaction of an older person’s life.
• Forms new and rewarding relationships with clients, staff and other volunteers.
• Exercises your unique skills and interests with others.
• Augments life outside of Fairview with new skills and insights.

The lifestyle of Fairview residents is significantly enriched by the inclusion of a diverse group of volunteers who play a vital role assisting the organisation and supporting the promotion of positive ageing.

We are looking for Volunteers to assist with an afternoon evening program supporting people living with dementia. Your role would include assisting a lifestyle worker with setting up and running a specific Dementia based program. (after 4pm)

You must have:

• Have a passion for assisting people living with Dementia
• Previous experience in communicating with people with dementia
• A positive attitude and compassion
• A shared respect for Elders
• A current police check
• Preparedness to commit to helping deliver the Aged Care Quality Standards, best practice and upholding the Charter of Aged Care Rights

Please contact the lifestyle Manager at Fairview Village Maddie Jones to discuss the opportunity further! We look forward to hearing from you!

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.

Do you live in, or close by to, Sale and have a few hours a week preferably, or fortnightly, to spare? We have a seniior male client who would very much benefit from either a male or female to visit him in his home with the view of sharing some lively conversation. Could this be you? If you feel comfortable engaging others in conversation, are a good listener, and can turn your mind to discussing a range of topics, this opportunity to engage with another could be the opportunity you are looking for.

Vision Australia is keen to establish an on-going  basket weaving craft session, based at The Hub, for our blind and low vision clients in the Bairnsdale area. If you have skills in this area and would enjoy sharing this skill with others, please get in touch.