Bayside Volunteering

Black Rock and Sandringham Conservation Association Inc (BRASCA) has met and worked regularly since March, 1970. BRASCA cooperates with the municipal council, government departments and other organizations with similar aims, to guard and improve the state of the foreshore.

Volunteers with BRASCA meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays every month 10:00am - 3:00pm, variable often depending on weather conditions.

Volunteering activities include:

• Propagation of plants and seeds;
• Planting of indigenous plants;
• Removal of weeds;
• Reporting vandalism and rubbish dumping to Council;
• Collection of light rubbish

BRASCA Vision:    To provide in an ongoing and sustainable manner, protection of the natural Bayside coastal environment for present and future generations.

BRASCA Mission:    We are committed to working actively with the Council, Government and the Community to protect, preserve and enhance the environmental quality of our sensitive coastal park and engage in broader environmental issues.

Please contact Craig via email brunnenc@gmail.com or phone 0488 303 887 for more information or to register your interest in volunteering.

Raise Foundation is recruiting community members to volunteer in their highly rewarding youth mentoring programs. You will receive comprehensive mentoring training and support with Raise, and be matched with a teenager at your local secondary school to support for 2 hours each week through terms 2 & 3. You will act as a neutral adult in their life, who listens without judgment. Our programs are highly successful and fulfilling for all involved, with our youth particpants reporting more confidence, an increase in help-seeking skills, connection to school and community and more trust in adults after completing the program. Find out more here www.raise.org.au/mentor

MESAC - Marine Education Science and Community in Beaumaris is the largest and most active marine education group in Melbourne and is growing in leaps and bounds every year.

We would love a person who is passionate about the marine environment and education, who would love to give us a hand as Secretary for our energetic volunteer committee.

If you have done this type of role before that is a bonus, but we are very happy to train you. We use Google drive to store and share documents. It is very straight forward and easy to learn.

See here for our website: http://mesac.org.au/

Please contact Virginia 0408 800 685 for a chat over the phone first.

Bayside Community Emergency Relief is a grass roots 100% volunteer run, community driven local charity. 

We seek someone with experience to oversee a few events we plan to hold each year. This role is a committee position & is on a trial basis for the 1st event.  You will initially work in with our President during the trial period.

You need to have experience in events, be a good people manager, be well organised & pro active. Good communication is key & you must me a team player.  You will be required to join our active Facebook group & will also have acces to our large volunteer data base to find support people when needed. 

We dont see this role as having long hours ongoing but in times of events the hours will obviously increase & you will have support.

The committee meets every 2nd month & communicates via online chats & emails in between & in person when required.

You will be joining a friendly team of volunteer board & committee members & play a pivital role in the charities continued success. 

Jarrod, a team leader of the Stationeer Volunteer program is currently seeking 1 or 2 people to join his gardening team. This opportunity will take place along the Brighton Beach Train line and runs for around an hour. This role is extremely relaxed and will take place every second Friday (time flexible).

Stationeer Volunteers Program was established to improve railway station landscapes by gardening. 

This role will be supported by The LMC Group – Please contact Rachel (Disability Consultant) at rachel@thelmcgroup.com.au for further information.

Food for Change, a not for profit charity, whose mission is to alleviate food insecurity in Australia, require volunteers to distribute pamphlets at Farmers Markets around metropolitan Melbourne.

Food for Change has recently set up a fresh food delivery service, and require volunteers to distribute pamphlets and discuss the service at Metro Farmers Markets.
There is no requirement for selling.
Individuals will need to have good communication skills, as the role does involve communicating with the public.

About:

Highett Bowls Club (HBC) was established in 1956 and is a great place to play bowls, get active and make friends. HBC has two Tiff Dwarf Greens and hosts a variety of programs including Pennant Competition, Club Championship, Free Coaching Support, Barefoot Bowls (summer) and is a great place to bring the family.

Volunteering Position: - Treasurer Of The Board

 Role and responsibilities:

• General financial oversight
• Funding, fundraising and sales 
• Financial planning and budgeting
• Financial reporting
• Banking, book keeping and record keeping 
• Control of fixed assets and stock 

Time commitment:

3-4 hours per week

Highett Bowls Club was established in 1956 and is a great place to play bowls, get active and make friends. HBC has 2 Tiff  Dwarf greens and hosts a variety of program including Pennant Competition, Club Championships, free Coaching Support, Barefoot Bowls (summer) and is a great place to bring the family.

Volunteering Position: Bookkeeping & Office Administration

Role & Responsibilities.

• Assisting Treasurer in the preparation of the accounts using Quickbooks Accounting Package
• This includes entering data into accounting package, reconciling statements and producing Financial reports
• General Office Duties

Time Commitment: Approx 2 hours per week

We are looking for a capable, driven, pro active social media content person with a focus on SEO  who can write for print & web, to become a vital committee member.

Skills required:
Proven experience

Team player

Good communication skills

Strategic thinker

SOA capabilities to increase our social media exposure & drive up membership

Graphic  (Canva is OK) & writing skills also the ideal

The role is likely a few hours a week initially but will vary. We envisage this person will also take an active role in steering the charity.  

Committe meetings are held every 2nd month with online chats in between.

Wildlife shelter helper, cleaning avaries, cutting and mulching of branches,general shelter work,  also learn how to rescue injured and orphaned wildlife((training given)

Must be over 18 and have drivers licence

Volunteer Employment Mentor - Women's Mentorship Program

South East Community Links

Do you have an interest to assist migrant women from culturally diverse backgrounds?

Can you volunteer for 2 hours one day a week for 6-12 months?

South East Community Links has codesigned a mentorship program with key community members to assist migrant women from culturally diverse backgrounds. The mentorship program aims to assist migrant women to achieve their individual employment and education goals. We are looking for professionals or recently retired individuals that can commit to volunteering for 2 hours one day a week for a period of 6-12 months.

For 50 years South East Community Links (SECL) has delivered life changing economic and social outcomes for people in the community with the belief  ‘Every person counts, every system fair’.   With several locations across the South East of Melbourne, our services include emergency relief, case work, homelessness – housing support; youth and family services; employment support; domestic violence support; financial counselling; resettlement services for refugees and asylum seekers.

Mentees come from the Greater Dandenong and Casey region and will be supported by a one-on-one mentor partnership that will guide them through the program.

YOUR ROLE AS A MENTOR

As a mentor you will assist the mentee to understand education and employment in an Australian setting and work with your mentee to identify their strengths, skills, and barriers to finding employment. 

You will assist mentees with:

Resume writing
Interview training
Course search
Connecting with relevant education/training or work experience opportunities

As an interested volunteer mentor, you will need to attend an interview and an induction training session in which your suitability and preferences will be taken into consideration to ensure this mentorship program is for you.  

The support you will be offering will be meaningful, empowering and life-changing.

For more information, please contact mguillemain@secl.org.au using the subject line: Volunteer Employment Mentor - Women’s Mentorship Program 

Graffiti Busters are Community Groups of volunteers  who meet periodically to remove graffiti from private property in their suburb and the aim is to eluiminate ugly graffiti tags. We do this at no cost to the property owner.

We want to establish a group to cover Hampton Sandringham and Highett and we need someone with a little energy and commitment to lead the group. This comprises recruiting volunteers, arranging times and places for the group to meet, fundraising to get sufficient funds for paint etc.

We have ther funds from Council for a Graffiti trailer and the leader will need to find a place to store it. The leader will need access to a car with a tow bar as well.

Graffiti Busters is fun and worthwhile so if you have some time, energy and you hate graffiti please call Geoff on 0416 294 452 to discuss this in more detail

Riding for the Disabled assists children and adults with disabilities to ride horses in a safe environment, under the supervision of registered coaches. Horse riding offers both physical and mental health and fitness and is a natural reflex inhibiting position which helps improve balance and posture providing a unique form of exercise and rehabilitation.

Volunteers, between 18 and 80 years of age, are needed to help with riders and horses.  All training is provided on the job.

Sessions are held each day Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 1pm approximately during school terms. 

The main function of our volunteer is to assist the coach to provide a safe and effective program for our riders.   Volunteers without horse experience are most welcome as our primary function is to help the rider to have confidence and enjoy the experience of sitting on a horse. 

Volunteering opportunities are endless: you could assist during lessons, care for and feed horses, assist with fundraising or even become an RDA coach!

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 

The Rotary Club of Hampton is currently recruiting volunteers to assist with our monthly Bayside Farmers’ Market.

By being a volunteer, you’ll get to be involved in a fantastic local community event as well as enjoy the opportunity to meet other wonderful locals.  Many great friendships have started with volunteering at the market!

The Bayside Farmers’ Market is managed by Rotary Club members and supported with help from other community volunteers who assist with the operations on market day. This involves helping with the market set-up, taking gate donations or assisting with traffic management, and is a commitment of only 4 hours per month.

The Bayside Farmers’ Market is the main fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Hampton and is one of the longest running and most popular markets in Melbourne. It is held on the 4th Saturday of every month at the spectacularly located Trey Bit Reserve, Sandringham, a fabulous beachside location off Jetty Road near the Sandringham Yacht Club.

The market features 60+ stalls selling farm fresh seasonal produce and delicious artisan-made gourmet goodies direct from the very best in local quality growers and producers, as well as take-away food and drinks. The entry donation to the market contributes to funding Rotary local community projects which make a significant difference to the wellbeing of the local Bayside community.

If you are interested in being a volunteer at the market, then please contact Jenny Fox at 0411 108 248 or email: admin@hamptonrotary.org.au

We’d love to hear from you and welcome you to our team of volunteers!

For more details about the market, you can also check out the market website here: https://BaysideFarmersMarket.com.au

Become a Community Visitor and make a difference!

Our Community Visitors help elderly residents in aged care facilities or in their own home 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. These include specialist medical services, dental and allied health, nursing and counselling services, as well as aged care social supports and disability services.

Our purpose is to enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals through innovative, responsive services delivered in partnership with our community.

Community Visitors Scheme

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.  The Volunteer and resident are matched according to similar interests or background. The visits are regular, with the intention of developing an ongoing friendship and social connectedness.

The visits are purely social and can be spent doing activities that both parties enjoy, such as chatting, reading, hobbies, going for a walk or watching TV. A number of our visitors have developed a genuine friendship with the person they visit.

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.

We ask that potential volunteers consider making the commitment for at least 12 months and that visits occur for one hour once a fortnight, as a minimum (but you can visit more often if you like!).

About You

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 who is experiencing loneliness or social isolation 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 contacting us or visiting our website at:

Volunteer Office

volunteers@cbchs.org.au

Ph: 8587 0322

https://www.cbchs.org.au/get-involved/volunteers/community-visitors-scheme/

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!

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.

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 

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

3186 Beach Patrol is seeking a new group leader to manage the group which has been running since 2013. Support and training provided to appointed group leader. 

Role description: 

• Sending out monthly emails to volunteer members 
• Entering data into an app called "Litter Stopper" via a mobile device 
• Managing the equipment- Pick up sticks, T Shirts, gloves, Beach Patrol bags 
• Passionate about keeping the environment free from litter and protecting our wildlife and marine life 
• Will need a Working with Children's Check 

History: 

3186 Beach Patrol members keep the beaches and piers clear of litter in an area that ranges from New Street in Brighton to Head Street at Elwood.

Members pledge one hour of voluntary cleaning per month and also join in group clean-ups on a regular basis throughout the year.

We are a family friendly group that includes people of all ages.  We share a passion to keep our beaches rubbish free and safe for all to enjoy. 

Since our formation in 2013 we have had generous grant support from Bayside City Council through a series of grants that helped to establish and maintain the group.

We're expanding again!

We are adding more committee roles to our community driven charity & are looking for someone to head up Fundraising & Events.

We have some great community events in mind & plan to hold 1 -2 online fundraisers a year too.

It's not a full time, non stop role & the hours will vary. Our fabulous community volunteers will also be asked to help out where needed & we have a large data base that can be tapped into.

If you have the experience & would like to apply we'd prefer if you please reach out on contact.bcer@gmail.com

The position is paid in gratitude as we're a 100% volunteer run not for profit.

Thank you in anticipation