Bayside Volunteering

We know that people living with dementia experience lower levels of social engagement, inclusion and connectedness within their communities. For a person who is unable to communicate there is even greater risk of social isolation and loneliness. Our volunteer visitors help elderly residents to stay connected to the community through regular social visits. 

About Us

Central Bayside Community Health Services (CBCHS) is a not-for-profit organisation providing a wide range of services to support healthy living, general wellbeing and social connection in our community. Our purpose is to enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals through innovative, responsive services delivered in partnership with our community.

 The Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) is a Government funded program that matches a volunteer visitor with a lonely or isolated person living in an aged care facility or in their own home. 

We are currently seeking the help of special people who would be willing to make short regular visits to a lonely older person living with dementia who may have limited communication.  Suggested activities may include reading to the person, holding their hand or playing their favourite music.

Volunteering can be an extremely rewarding experience for everyone involved. If you would like to make a real difference to the life of an older person and you can commit to fortnightly visits for at least 12months we would love to hear from you! 

Join Us!

We provide ongoing training and support to all our volunteers.

Click here to find out more and apply!

You can also contact us directly at:

Volunteer Office

volunteers@cbchs.org.au

Ph: 8587 0322

Our recruitment process is flexible to cater to current restrictions so don't delay! Join now and play a vital role in improving the quality of life of the person you visit through ongoing companionship!

Family Life has been working with vulnerable children, families and communities since 1970. At the core of our organisation is our vision to build capable communities, strong families and thriving children.

As an organisation we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We value, respect, and listen to people who are culturally and/or linguistically diverse, gender and sexually diverse and people with a disability.

Family Life has multiple Community Opportunity Shops located across the Bayside region of Melbourne. These community-hubs are vibrant spaces, each shop playing an important role in the lives of the community of which they are a part. The Volunteer Retail Assistants help raise funds to support Family Life’s services by assisting in the day to day operations of our Community Opportunity Shops. Make a positive difference and support your local community.

Family Life was founded by volunteers and they continue to play a key role in making a positive difference in supporting our community.

Become a Volunteer Retail Assistant

Do you love shopping and chatting to customers? We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers at our brand new Cheltenham Op Shop to engage with the community. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to learn new skills, make new friends, gain confidence to improve career prospects, then come and join us.

   Requirements:

• 4 hours per week, days to suit
• Enthusiastic and team player
• Strong organisational skills
• Good communication skills and customer friendly attitude
• Punctual and reliable
• Ability to take initiative and know when to take direction
• Ability to work with people of a diverse background and with diverse needs
• Retail experience preferred, but not necessary
• Willing to obtain Working with Children Check and undergo a police check (free to volunteers).

   Other:

• Induction will be provided.
• As part of the application process you will be asked to agree to Family Life Policies, Volunteer Agreement and Volunteer Position Description.
• You will be offered ongoing support to ensure you are comfortable and happy in your volunteer role.

To make an application

• Click here to complete the online Volunteer Expression of Interest.
• If you have any questions, send an email to volunteering@familylife.com.au or
• Phone the Volunteer Coordinator on 03 8599 5433

Family Life has been working with vulnerable children, families and communities since 1970. At the core of our organisation is our vision to build capable communities, strong families and thriving children.

As an organisation we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We value, respect, and listen to people who are culturally and/or linguistically diverse, gender and sexually diverse and people with a disability.

Family Life has multiple Community Opportunity Shops located across the Bayside region of Melbourne. These community-hubs are vibrant spaces, each shop playing an important role in the lives of the community of which they are a part. The Volunteer Retail Assistants help raise funds to support Family Life’s services by assisting in the day to day operations of our Community Opportunity Shops. Make a positive difference and support your local community.

Family Life was founded by volunteers and they continue to play a key role in making a positive difference in supporting our community.

Become a Volunteer Retail Assistant

Do you love shopping and chatting to customers? We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers at our fabulous Highett Op Shop to engage with the community. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to learn new skills, make new friends, gain confidence to improve career prospects, then come and join us.

   Requirements:

• 4 hours per week, days to suit
• Enthusiastic and team player
• Strong organisational skills
• Good communication skills and customer friendly attitude
• Punctual and reliable
• Ability to take initiative and know when to take direction
• Ability to work with people of a diverse background and with diverse needs
• Retail experience preferred, but not necessary
• Willing to obtain Working with Children Check and undergo a police check (free to volunteers).

   Other:

• Induction will be provided.
• As part of the application process you will be asked to agree to Family Life Policies, Volunteer Agreement and Volunteer Position Description.
• You will be offered ongoing support to ensure you are comfortable and happy in your volunteer role.

To make an application

• Click here to complete the online Volunteer Expression of Interest.
• If you have any questions, send an email to volunteering@familylife.com.au or
• Phone the Volunteer Coordinator on 03 8599 5433

Family Life has been working with vulnerable children, families and communities since 1970. At the core of our organisation is our vision to build capable communities, strong families and thriving children.

As an organisation we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We value, respect, and listen to people who are culturally and/or linguistically diverse, gender and sexually diverse and people with a disability.

Family Life has multiple Community Opportunity Shops located across the Bayside region of Melbourne. These community-hubs are vibrant spaces, each shop playing an important role in the lives of the community of which they are a part. The Volunteer Retail Assistants help raise funds to support Family Life’s services by assisting in the day to day operations of our Community Opportunity Shops. Make a positive difference and support your local community.

Family Life was founded by volunteers and they continue to play a key role in making a positive difference in supporting our community.

Become a Volunteer Retail Assistant

Do you love shopping and chatting to customers? We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers at our fabulous Hampton Op Shop to engage with the community. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to learn new skills, make new friends, gain confidence to improve career prospects, then come and join us.

   Requirements:

• 4 hours per week, days to suit
• Enthusiastic and team player
• Strong organisational skills
• Good communication skills and customer friendly attitude
• Punctual and reliable
• Ability to take initiative and know when to take direction
• Ability to work with people of a diverse background and with diverse needs
• Retail experience preferred, but not necessary
• Willing to obtain Working with Children Check and undergo a police check (free to volunteers).

   Other:

• Induction will be provided.
• As part of the application process you will be asked to agree to Family Life Policies, Volunteer Agreement and Volunteer Position Description.
• You will be offered ongoing support to ensure you are comfortable and happy in your volunteer role.

To make an application

• Click here to complete the online Volunteer Expression of Interest.
• If you have any questions, send an email to volunteering@familylife.com.au or
• Phone the Volunteer Coordinator on 03 8599 5433

Family Life has been working with vulnerable children, families and communities since 1970. At the core of our organisation is our vision to build capable communities, strong families and thriving children.

As an organisation we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We value, respect, and listen to people who are culturally and/or linguistically diverse, gender and sexually diverse and people with a disability.

Family Life has multiple Community Opportunity Shops located across the Bayside region of Melbourne. These community-hubs are vibrant spaces, each shop playing an important role in the lives of the community of which they are a part. 

The Family Life distribution centre supports the operations of the Community Opportunity Shops by sorting and distributing donations, collecting donations from estates, apartments and business, collecting furniture donations, delivering furniture items to customers and managing the online store. Family Life opportunity shops help raise funds for families, children and young people. 

Family Life was founded by volunteers and they continue to play a key role in making a positive difference in supporting our community. 

Become a Volunteer Online Retail Assistant

The Volunteer Distribution Centre Online Retail Assistant supports the Online Store operations by helping researching potential items including clothing, homewares and collectables, displaying and photographing items, pricing items, placing items on Shopify and Ebay, when sold, dispatching items and putting through posting. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to learn new skills, make new friends, gain confidence to improve career prospects, then come and join us.

 Requirements:

• 4 hours per week, days to suit
• Enthusiastic and team player
• Reliable and time efficient
• Experience listing items online or happy to learn
• Comfortable using a computer and/or smartphone
• Good communication skills and customer friendly attitude
• Ability to take initiative and know when to take direction
• Ability to work with people of a diverse background and with diverse needs
• Willing to obtain Working with Children Check and undergo a police check (free to volunteers).

   Other:

• Induction will be provided.
• As part of the application process you will be asked to agree to Family Life Policies, Volunteer Agreement and Volunteer Position Description.
• You will be offered ongoing support to ensure you are comfortable and happy in your volunteer role.

To make an application

• Click here to complete the online Volunteer Expression of Interest (Select Collections & Deliveries)
• If you have any questions, send an email to volunteering@familylife.com.au or
• Phone the Volunteer Coordinator on 03 8599 5433

Family Life has been working with vulnerable children, families and communities since 1970. At the core of our organisation is our vision to build capable communities, strong families and thriving children.

As an organisation we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We value, respect, and listen to people who are culturally and/or linguistically diverse, gender and sexually diverse and people with a disability.

Family Life has multiple Community Opportunity Shops located across the Bayside region of Melbourne. These community-hubs are vibrant spaces, each shop playing an important role in the lives of the community of which they are a part. The Volunteer Retail Assistants help raise funds to support Family Life’s services by assisting in the day to day operations of our Community Opportunity Shops. Make a positive difference and support your local community.

Family Life was founded by volunteers and they continue to play a key role in making a positive difference in supporting our community.

Become a Volunteer Retail Assistant

Do you love shopping and chatting to customers? We are looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers at our fabulous Black Rock Op Shop to engage with the community. If you have a few hours to spare and would like to learn new skills, make new friends, gain confidence to improve career prospects, then come and join us.

   Requirements:

• 4 hours per week, days to suit
• Enthusiastic and team player
• Strong organisational skills
• Good communication skills and customer friendly attitude
• Punctual and reliable
• Ability to take initiative and know when to take direction
• Ability to work with people of a diverse background and with diverse needs
• Retail experience preferred, but not necessary
• Willing to obtain Working with Children Check and undergo a police check (free to volunteers).

   Other:

• Induction will be provided.
• As part of the application process you will be asked to agree to Family Life Policies, Volunteer Agreement and Volunteer Position Description.
• You will be offered ongoing support to ensure you are comfortable and happy in your volunteer role.

To make an application

• Click here to complete the online Volunteer Expression of Interest.
• If you have any questions, send an email to volunteering@familylife.com.au or
• Phone the Volunteer Coordinator on 03 8599 5433

You can be part of how CCCA is making a difference by connecting Cultures! Join us in bringing the community closer together and sharing each others unique and interesting cultural differences. Engaging people through cooking and food, boosting your immune system and healthy living.
WE NEED YOU
To help with our online presence, by improving the Livestreaming of our exciting programs, interviews with interesting guest speakers, workshops and sharing skills.

HammondCare is an independent charity, passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need and we have a wonderful group of volunteers that make a difference in the lives of our residents. 

When you submit your enquiry, please include details on why you're interested in volunteering.

You'll love this opportunity to give back to people living in your local community.

HammondCare is an independent charity, specialising in dementia. We're passionate about improving the quality of life for people in need and we have a wonderful group of volunteers that make a difference in the lives of our residents. 

We'll provide training in different areas including dementia training. 

When you submit your enquiry, please include details on why you're interested in volunteering.

You'll love this opportunity to give back to people living in your local community.

Chatty Cafe Australia, (an ACNC registered Charity) has recently been provided a Community Grant by Bayside City Council to engage 150 social venues across the Bayside area to sign up to Chatty Cafe. Venues might be cafes, restaurants, clubs, pubs, community centres etc that allow people to gather together safely for a "Chat" for a few minutes or longer as Melbourne comes out of lockdown. We need Volunteers ready to help customers connect with other customers in venues that sign up, when Bayside "opens up" which has been announced today in on-going stages! 

At Chatty Café Australia (CCA) , we believe that simply having a chat with someone can really brighten their day. As humans, we have a need to be with other people. Research tells us that being connected to others is important for both physical and mental health. Social connectedness has proven links to lowered rates of anxiety and depression. It is also known to increase feelings of belonging, purpose, happiness and wellbeing.

Three Chatty Volunteer Opportunities available - Chatty Tables below  (and also Chatty Virtual and Chatty Caller as separately described in addditional baysidevolunteering notices)

This role: Chatty Table Volunteer

The role:  As a Chatty Table Volunteer your role is to help introduce the Chatty Café Australia concept to cafes and other venues across Bayside. We need you to help start conversations with customers that are happy to chat to other customers at a “Have a Chat” table. To do this we would ask you sit at the “Have a Chat” table designated by the venue at an agreed regular time(s)/day(s) and encourage interested customers to sit at the table to have a chat with you or with other customers, to help introduce the  concept to Bayside. You can do this on your own or with another Chatty Volunteer.   Our long term aim is to have people starting their own conversations at “Have a Chat” tables without needing Chatty Table Volunteers to be there as we want “Have a Chat” tables to become part of everyday life, and there will always be another venue that needs you! We will provide you with the necessary training, information & material you need to do this over the coming months - the need is great!

Bayside Community Emergency Relief are on the lookout for someone who can manage our Instagram & Wix established sites on a  day to day basis.

We require an instagram post ever day or so & updates to our Wix website whenever needed plus help on our Facebook group & page.  The hours arent long but the support is invaluable. 

The reward is klnowign you are making a difference to peoples lives in our & at times such as bushfires,  the wider community.

Please reach out to us at at contact.bcer@gmail.com

Become a Volunteer English Tutor NOW

The Melbourne Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) through the Volunteer Tutor Scheme (VTS) is recruiting Volunteer Tutors to support newly arrived refugees and migrants to practice English language skills and navigate life in Australia.

VTS activity occurs either online via digital platforms such as WhatsApp or Zoom or face to face in a public space.

Volunteers commit to meeting with their learner at a mutually convenient time for at least 1 hour a week.

Join the VTS volunteer community to build skills, gain confidence and broaden your networks. All volunteers participate in online training and are assisted in completing formal eligibility checks.  Volunteers receive on-going support through-out with the opportunity to participate in professional development workshops and social events.   

Black Rock Pre-School is currently looking for a volunteer with a WWCC who is able to assist with some general garden maintenance and/or occasionally mowing to be undertaken on Wednesday afternoons or weekends. Please contact the committee of management via email - president@blackrockpreschool.com.au if you are able to assist.

Job description

• Commencing early 2022
• Part-time Volunteer Position
• Based mostly online with some requirements to be on-site
• Create a list of community stakeholders
• Identify marketing needs to broaden reach

ABOUT THE GOULD LEAGUE The Gould League is an independent not-for-profit organisation celebrating over 100 years of environmental and sustainability education. We help teachers to reinforce the impact of their science and sustainability curriculum, connect students with their natural world and empower the community with positive messages and practical actions to live more sustainably.

ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a part-time volunteer to help identify and collate potential stakeholders e.g., local government agencies, community groups to promote our programs and services. Additionally, you will identify marketing techniques that will boost recognition of our services and programs to implement as part of our marketing strategy.

• Identifying and connecting with potential stakeholders.
• Activating our marketing strategy to enhance current bookings as well as raise awareness of new programs and events.
• Online search and communication with potential stakeholders.
• Identify gaps where we can broaden our reach.
• This role will mostly be online but will require some travel to either of Gould’s excursion sites to gain a deeper understanding of what we offer. Our sites are Cheltenham, Ricketts Point, and Toolangi.
• Minimum 1 day a week but hours may vary, preferred commitment more than 6 months.

YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE

• A passion for sustainability and education for sustainability.
• An ability to work independently and as a team, either remotely or face to face.
• A warm and enthusiastic personality and open communication skills.
• Access to a computer and relevant programs.
• Experience in working with community groups and/ or not for profit.
• Experience with stakeholder communications and management.
• Experience in marketing techniques including social media and email campaigns.
• Experience in using online resources such as Canva, Mail Chimp, Facebook, Instagram, as well as Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• A current Working with Children’s Check or VIT, and proof of full Vaccination for times when on any of our education sites.

How to apply for this role: Please forward your cover letter (explaining how you fit with GL desired attributes/skills as outlined above) and your resume with at least 2 references to gould@gould.org.au using the subject line: APPLICATION Gould League Stakeholder and Marketing Coordinator

For more information phone (03) 9585 7860 or contact gould@gould.org.au Please note references may be contacted upon receipt of the application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Self Made Project is a Not-For-Profit organisation that provides free tuition in the South-East of Melbourne with our primary goal being to reduce the education gap within Victoria. Our team consists entirely of welcoming and friendly current University students; we are looking to expand on our team and grow in numbers which allow us to assist more students and families within the community. Our program requires a maximum time commitment of 2 hours per week and is currently run remotely via the platform Zoom. If you are a University student and this interests you, feel free to email: selfmadeproject.inc@gmail.com and we will aim to get back to you as soon as we can! We look forward to hearing from you.

Become a Volunteer English Tutor 

The Melbourne Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) through the Volunteer Tutor Scheme (VTS) is recruiting Volunteer Tutors to support newly arrived refugees and migrants living to practice English language skills and navigate life in Australia.

VTS activity occurs either online via digital platforms such as WhatsApp or Zoom or face to face in a public space.

Volunteers commit to meeting with their learner at a mutually convenient time for at least 1 hour a week.

Join the VTS volunteer community to build skills, gain confidence and broaden your networks. All volunteers participate in online training and are assisted in completing formal eligibility checks.  Volunteers receive on-going support through-out with the opportunity to participate in professional development workshops and social events.   

Please visit our website at www.melbourneamep.com.au/volunteer/ to complete the application form. 

Or contact us on 9269 1514 or email amepvts@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au 

Can you use your language skills to help an older person from you community who is isolated and lonely? We urgently require help from volunteers who speak the following languages – French, Italian, Hungarian and Turkish.

Our CVS Volunteers help older people stay connected to the community through regular social visits.

The Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) is a Government funded program that matches a volunteer visitor with an isolated person living in an aged care facility or in their own home.  The Volunteer and resident are matched according to similar interests or background. The visits are regular, either weekly or fortnightly and purely social, with the intention of developing an ongoing friendship and social connectedness. Volunteers in the program commit to at least 12 months.

At a time when social isolation can be felt by us all, the challenge can be even greater for those in our community who are most vulnerable. Even if we can’t visit in person, a phone call or video chat can make all the difference.

About Us

Central Bayside Community Health Services (CBCHS) is a not-for-profit organisation providing a wide range of services to support healthy living, general wellbeing and social connection in our community. Our purpose is to enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals through innovative, responsive services delivered in partnership with our community.

About You

Do you speak a second language? We have residents who would love to be matched with a volunteer they can chat to in their first language. Volunteering can be an extremely rewarding experience for everyone involved. If you would like to make a real difference in the life of an older person in your community and can spare an hour per fortnight to visit a resident in the Kingston/Bayside area, we would love to hear from you! 

Join Us!

We provide ongoing training and support to all our volunteers. Apply now or learn more about the Community Visitor Scheme by using the following link: -

Apply for CVS

Alternatively, contact us at:-

Volunteer Office

volunteers@cbchs.org.au

Ph: 8587 0322

Our recruitment process is flexible to cater to current restrictions so don't delay! Join now!

TeamSports4All helps socio-economically disadvantaged kids in Bayside participate in club sport in their community – kids from the poorest and most marginalised parts of our society.

We all know that sport leads to a more active life and improved mental and physical health, but being part of a team and club also reduces social isolation, helps kids and families to make valuable community connections, exposes kids to a range of positive role models, and has been shown to reduce kids’ involvement in criminal activity and drug use.

The support of TS4A makes it possible. We get these kids started in team sport by connecting them with a local club, getting them registered and paying the fees for them, introducing them to the team manager and coach, providing them with uniforms, footwear, equipment but most importantly providing ongoing support to the families via our kids sports mentors to encourage long term participation in sport.

• Responsibilities
  
  - Liaising and meeting with families/children
  - Give ongoing monthly support to your allocated families
  - Attend information sessions (2-3 per year)
  - Attend and assist with TS4A fundraising events (2-3 per year)