Hume Volunteer Gateway: an online tool for finding volunteer opportunities

Do you have an hour or two every week to help students in primary or secondary schools?

Currently, we have volunteer positions for people who wish to provide in classroom academic support or to be Mentors providing social and emotional support in local schools in Hume and Moreland areas during school hours in 2023. 

In particular, we are looking for people in the Dallas and Sunbury areas.

If, this sounds like it could be for you, please visit our website for more information and to make an application.  https://www.edconnectaustralia.org.au

Hume City Council recognises and values the contribution that volunteers make to our local community supporting our programs.  Our volunteer programs are integrated with our broader Council vision and objectives.

Applying to volunteer in a few simple steps:

1. To view the current Volunteering opportunities, scroll down the page. 
2. Click on the volunteer role and read carefully the information to ensure you understand about the opportunity, the skills and experiences for the role. 
3. To apply, click the "Fill in an application" for the volunteering opportunity you are interested in currently below on display .

Your volunteer application is an expression of interest only and will be forward to the relevant department recruiting for volunteers and a Council staff officer will contact you to discuss further your interest in the volunteering role.

Council is strongly committed to Child Safety and has a comprehensive screening and induction process for volunteers.

As part of the process, some volunteer roles may be required to:

• Attend an interview with Council staff officers
• Attend a group information session
• Complete a National Criminal History Check (via FIT2WORK)
• Have a current  Victorian Working with Children Check card (with our organisation successfully added to your card)
• Driver’s Licence checks
• Complete a Health Declaration form
• Provide evidence of your COVID–19 vaccination or having a valid medical exemption

These will be explained at the time of an interview with Council staff who manage the volunteer program.

Website link to  Child Safe Commitment statement

We appreciate your kindness and offer to help.