Engagement Hub - St Kilda
Helping people get by with a little help from some friends.
The St Kilda Engagement Hub offers a unique community service for adults with severe and enduring mental health issues.
The hub operates as a ‘drop in’ centre. Focusing on encouraging individual strengths and abilities.
People accessing the hub can access
- Daily meals including breakfast and lunch on weekdays.
- Laundry facilities and showers
- Group outings
- Workshops and activities – including art, drama, gardening, meditation, yoga, music, women’s programs, writing and trivia
“I've never worked at an organisation with such compassionate and hard-working individuals.” – a meals volunteer
If you have hidden talent such as painting classes or yoga that we could add to our activities list and would like to share through volunteering we can support a flexible and rewarding experience. If you have 4 hours a month to spare and a passion to make an impact in the lives of people we support, by creating a place for people to feel safe, to belong, and to connect. We would like you to join our dedicated team
Interested in becoming a local change maker? Apply Now!
For more information email volunteers@unitingvictas.org.au
- Location
- St Kilda VIC
Type of work
Mental Health
Suitable for
Centrelink Volunteers, People Learning English, Skilled Volunteers
Commitment
Regular - more than 6 months
Training
Orientation, induction and access to ongoing training
Time required
Flexible - 4 hour shifts
Requirements
- National Police Certificate
- Working with Children Check
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.