Community Support Worker
Community Support Workers provide:
• Crisis intervention
• Holistic assessments
• Information, referrals and advocacy
• Support, including a supportive and listening ear, Emergency Relief (e.g. fresh food or food parcels, vouchers or gift cards, transport and pharmacy assistance, or other forms of financial assistance) and practical support like form-filling.
For more information about the role of a Community Support Worker and the training involved, Click here: to download the Community Support Worker Volunteer Factsheet.
About Us
We provide free, confidential information and support services to the people who live in Merri-bek.
Our volunteering roles provide critical support to community members needing help by providing information, referrals, and support services. Our volunteer roles include:
- Delivering emergency relief
- Tax help
- Delivering food parcels, and
- Administrative support
Develop new skills as well as share existing skills in an environment which is flexible and where you will be valued and supported. Whatever your skills or interests, availability, you can help! Please see our current opportunities below, and click on the application form to apply.
