• 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, 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: 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, 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: 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

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: 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

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: 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

• 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.

• 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.

• Rosanna Victoria
• Category: Seniors & Aged Care
• Types of work: Administration & Office Management, Companionship & Social Support, Music & Entertainment, Seniors & Aged Care

Inclusion Melbourne believes that everyone within our community should be able to live in an inclusive community, supported by people who genuinely care for them, and have equal opportunity to participate in community life. Through our volunteer programs, we provide social support and friendship to people with a cognitive disability and older Australians who are at risk of loneliness and social isolation.

• Bellfield Victoria
• Category: Education & Training
• Types of work: Education & Training

We are looking for volunteer tutor to come and assist us in our Homework club program. You do not have to prepare anything as the students will be bringing along their own work from school. The session is happening on Monday 4pm - 5.20pm.

• Watsonia Victoria
• Category: Education & Training
• Types of work: Education & Training, Marketing, Media & Communications, Tutoring & Coaching

Have you ever been moved after hearing someone tell you about their experience? If you have been: • injured or had a family member/friend injured or die • first on the scene at a serious road incident • a witness to a road incident • a driver involved in a serious road incident • an emergency service worker attending a road incident Your story could save a life.