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Community Wellbeing - Prahran and St Kilda
Every day, our services support individuals, families and communities across Victoria and Tasmania.
By volunteering with us, you will become an important part of our team, helping to create positive change for people and communities.
Find out more about our programs at unitingvictas.org.au
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Winter Breakfast - Prahran
A Warm breakfast on a dreary winter’s day is a small luxury, but it means the world to many.
Hartley’s Meals located in Prahran has been serving weekday lunches and free Breakfasts during winter for more than thirty years with volunteers serving thousands of meals a year. Hartley’s is operated by experienced chefs, volunteers, and participants from our services.
The program provides a free hot meal to those most in need and runs from June to August.
“I've never worked at an organisation with such compassionate and hard-working individuals.” – a meals volunteer
With the doors open early during the winter months, volunteering with the winter breakfast programis flexible and rewarding. 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. Shifts start at 7.30am on weekdays during the inter months.
Interested in becoming a local change maker? Apply Now!
For more information contact with Georgia on (03) 9051 6851 or email volunteers@unitingvictas.org.au
- Location
- Prahran VIC
Type of work
Community Development
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.
Christmas activities - Prahran
A little extra support at Christmas.
Uniting's Emergency Relief program for people experiencing hardship. The Christmas program provides an opportunity for vulnerable members of the community to access a range of supports, including donated food items, vouchers,gifts material goods and referrals to services during the Christmas season.
Team Members assist with reception, packing and distribution of food, donation collections, deliveries, initial eligibility interviews, entry of data, general operations of the program and events such as Christmas day lunch and the Toy Hhop.
“I was looking to support an organisation that matched my interests and values,” - , Volunteer.
If you have some spare time over the holiday season and a passion to make an impact in the lives of people we support, by creating a place for people to feel safe to access support. We would like you to join our team.
Interested in becoming a local change maker? Apply Now!
For more information email volunteers@unitingvictas.org.au
- Location
- Prahran VIC
Type of work
Community Development
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.
Community Wellbeing - Tasmania
Every day, our services support individuals, families and communities across Victoria and Tasmania.
By volunteering with us, you will become an important part of our team, helping to create positive change for people and communities.
Find out more about our programs at unitingvictas.org.au
Search below to find an opportunity to join in the fun!
Where we need support
Home and Community Care
Let's work together to build the life people want.
We get to know people and their goals. Our volunteer team help build confidence, develop skills and support people to get out and about in their local community.
We’re flexible, so let us know how you’d like to support people achieve their goals.
General Interests
Home and Community Care
Support to help people stay connected.
We want to help people make the most of their day - every day. Let's work together to build a better life for people.
Volunteers assist us to facilitate of our social support programs.
With our programs, you can support people to:
- Develop daily living skills at home and in the community
- Discover and enjoy by trying new hobbies
- Connect with local community through local events and activities
- Make new friends and build your social networks.
Do you have a hidden talent, you would like to share?
- Cooking classes
- Gardening
- Arts and crafts
- Computing classes
- Sports or exercise
- Social groups
If you have hidden talent 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 contact with Marnie on 1300 583 145 or email volunteers@unitingvictas.org.au
- Location
- Various VIC
Type of work
Community Development
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
Social Enterprises and Employment Services
Employment Services
We provide employment pathways, training, vocational opportunities and community building links for people of all ages and abilities. We match job seekers and employers with fair, meaningful employment solutions so that individuals can contribute, grow and thrive. We specialise in working with people who may have a permanent medical condition, mental health, injury or disability requiring employment aligned to their abilities.
Disability
Accessing the right supports is about being empowered through choice. We work alongside people to be independent and achieve their goals. We are a registered provider of disability services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and take a person-centred approach to all our services. Our focus is to help people be independent, get involved with their local community, and achieve their goals.
Programs supported by Volunteers
Pathways 2 Employment Supporter - Disability Employment Services
Pathways 2 Employment Supporter/Volunteer
Pathways to Employment Supporters and Volunteers will assist our team to support young adults with disability to build their job readiness skills and confidence.
We are looking for passionate and motivated volunteers who have a genuine interest and commitment to supporting young people with disability to reach their employment goals.
We are looking for people who have patience, flexibility, resourcefulness, resilience and creativity; to work within our collaborative team.
If you have experience in the following fields: Teaching, Learning Support/Integration Aide, Youth Work, Career Development, Employment Services, Disability Services or Community Services and you're looking to share your skills we would like to hear from you.
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Locations: Broadmeadows VIC, Cranbourne VIC, Dandenong VIC, Footscray VIC, Heidelberg Heights VIC, Melton VIC, Pakenham VIC, Parkdale VIC, Sunbury VIC, Werribee VIC
Time Required
Regular - more than 6 months
Various flexible shifts available
Type of work
- Tutoring & Coaching in a training setting (Group and individual)
- Disability Support
- Individual support in a work experience setting
Training Induction and orientation along with continuous professional learning opportunities.
Reimbursement Pre-Approved role related expenses.
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 Working With Children Check (in Victoria), NDIS Workers Check and/or Working With Vulnerable People Check (in Tasmania) 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.
