We know that community connection and interdependence is more important than ever.

Volunteer Community Connectors
As a “Community Connector Volunteer”,  you will support socially isolated participants to connect with the community and to engage in activities and groups that align with their interests, skills and/or abilities. You will also contribute to the development of the ‘Sharing Tree’.

Uniting Vic Tas is looking for “Community Connector” Volunteers, who are:

• Interested in connecting with people and building a sense of community:
• Able to organize and plan;
• Willing to commit at least three hours per week over one year; and
• Welcoming and friendly to all types of people.

As a Community Connector, you will:

• Support a socially isolated person to build sustainable and fulfilling connections in their community;
• Research and identify potential social activities available;
• Facilitate contact with social activity organisers;
• Connect by phone, get-togethers via video, and in-person where possible; and
• Connect with the opportunities presented by Uniting’s “The Sharing Tree” program.

As a Community Connector, you will benefit by:

• Gaining a greater sense of community and belonging;
• The satisfaction of being helpful to the community, sharing your skills, and making a positive difference in an older persons life;
• Expanding your friendships and professional networks;
• Gaining community development and facilitation experience;
• Being part of a network of Community Connectors – sharing and learning;
• Receiving engaging benefits through our volunteer reward system “The Sharing Tree”;
• Being part of an innovative project, seeing it grow and develop; and
• A greater sense of wellbeing, purpose, and meaning in your life.

 What is the Sharing Tree