• Macleod Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support

We seek volunteers for our Home Visitation Program. For some people this is their only social interaction during the week, so this is a crucial community service, and our amazing volunteers are truly at the heart of making this possible. We are looking for people who are caring, friendly, and committed to our mission of giving friendship and support to those in need.

• Macleod Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Arts, Craft & Photography, Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Seniors & Aged Care

We seek volunteers for our Clubwork Program. For some people this is their only social interaction during the week, so this is a crucial community service, and our amazing volunteers are truly at the heart of making this possible. We are looking for people who are kind and caring, and committed to our mission of giving friendship and support to those in need.

• Macleod Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation

Do you have one hour a week to make a real difference in your local community? We are looking for experienced drivers (for a 12-seater mini-bus) to join our School Bus-Run Program! This Program has proven to be a vital community service, as it helps children in need get to school so they can have access to education, and it has been life-changing for many children and their families.

• Macleod Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation, Education & Training

Do you have one hour a week to make a real difference in your local community? We are looking for Bus Assistants to join our School Bus-Run Program! This Program has proven to be a vital community service, as it helps children in need get to school so they can have access to education, and it has been life-changing for many children and their families.

• Macleod Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation

We are looking for an **experienced mini-bus driver** keen to give back to the community by assisting us with the transportation of people for our Clubwork Program. For some people coming to Open House is their only social interaction during the week, so this is a crucial community service, and our amazing volunteers are truly at the heart of making this possible.

• Macleod Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Trades & Maintenance

We seek volunteers for our Bicycle Repair and Maintenance Program. Do you have good knowledge about bicycles and scooters? The Open House Bike Hut operates out of Malahang Reserve, West Heidelberg, and is a space for local park users to fix their bikes,  scooters  and skateboards.

• Macleod Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Garden Maintenance, Trades & Maintenance

Open House is a Christian charity organisation that has been serving the community for 50 years. We are seeking passionate gardeners who are interested in maintaining and improving the gardens and open spaces at Open House. This is a chance to think creatively, put into practice your gardening skills, get to know other people, and have fun!

• Macleod Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Disability Support, Food Preparation & Service, Seniors & Aged Care

We seek volunteers for our weekly Community Lunch held on Thursdays. For some people this is their only social interaction during the week, so this is a crucial community service, and our amazing volunteers are truly at the heart of making this possible. We are looking for people who are kind and caring, and committed to our mission of giving friendship and support to those in need.

• Macleod Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Disability Support, Driving & Transportation, Seniors & Aged Care

Be a driving force for change in your community. This role is ideal for those who love to be on the road, have a caring and warm nature and a passion for helping people. Volunteering provides a great opportunity to learn new skills, extend your network, make new friends, increase your confidence, improve your wellbeing, and have a positive impact on our community. We provide full training and support for our volunteers as well as a peer support and mentoring program.

• Macleod Victoria
• Category: Human Rights
• Types of work: Disability Support, Mediation & Advocacy

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of people in your own community and also hold a prominent volunteer role? Become a Community Visitor with the Office of the Public Advocate. Community Visitors are the eyes and ears of the community and perform an important role of upholding the human rights of people with a cognitive disability and/or mental illness who are living in supported care.

• Macleod Victoria
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Retail & Sales

Background Diamond Valley Community Support began as a local Community Service provider in 1972. The Opportunity Shop in Macleod was established in 2012 and the second op shop in Diamond Creek was established in 2016. Both shops operate for the following purposes – • To raise funds to operate other community services • To promote Volunteering in the local community • To actively encourage product recycling • To assist people in need

• Eltham VIC, Macleod VIC, Rosanna VIC
• Category: Community Services
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

We are looking for friendly, compassionate and caring volunteers interested in enriching the lives of older people living in residential aged care or at home. If you love a chat and can commit to visiting someone regularly please get in touch.

• Banyule VIC, Eltham VIC, Macleod VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Disability Support, Seniors & Aged Care

A volunteer visitor visits an older person who is at risk of social isolation. Volunteer visitors visit 1 hour weekly or fortnightly and share stories, go for a stroll or have a cuppa, listen to music or play a board game.

• Heidelberg VIC, Heidelberg Heights VIC, Macleod VIC, Preston VIC, Reservoir VIC, Watsonia VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Looking for a flexible volunteer role that makes a positive difference to others and reduces loneliness in our community? A small group of gentlemen in an aged care home in Reservoir would love to sit down and share stories with a new male friend. Our program helps to improve the lives of older people who face social isolation through meaningful friendships. It's very rewarding, flexible, and suited to anyone who is friendly, kind and reliable!

• Heidelberg VIC, Heidelberg Heights VIC, Macleod VIC, Preston VIC, Reservoir VIC, Watsonia VIC
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Looking for a flexible volunteer role that makes a positive difference to another person and reduces loneliness in our community? A lovely Fijian-Indian lady living in an Aged Care Home in Reservoir would enjoy having conversations with a female friend who understands her culture. Our program helps to improve the lives of older people who face social isolation through meaningful friendships. It's very rewarding, flexible, and suited to anyone who is friendly, kind and reliable!