Here you will find a listing of the current opportunities available to volunteer with us. To register your interest, simply click on the "fill in an application" link.
Yarra City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value and respect the diversity of our workforce. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, however you must be 18 years or older to volunteer with us.
If you have further questions about volunteering with us, email volunteer@yarracity.vic.gov.au or phone (03) 9205 5437.
Do you love dogs and going for walks?
Do you want to make a real difference to people’s lives?
If yes, volunteering with Yarra City Council’s Companion Animal Program is a great way to combine these passions to make a positive impact on our community.
You will benefit by making a new friendship with the pet and its owner, get exercise and have lots of fun, whilst receiving training and support throughout your volunteering experience.
Apply online HERE.
For more information contact the Positive Ageing Program Officer, email sarah.mathers@yarracity.vic.gov.au or phone 0456 360 047.
VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTION |
ROLE TITLE: |
Volunteer - Companion Animal Support Program (CASP) |
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REPORTS TO: |
Community Engagement Officer |
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UNIT: BRANCH: DIVISION: |
Healthy and Active Ageing Aged and Disability Services Community Wellbeing |
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POLICE CHECK REQUIRED: |
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WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK REQUIRED: |
YES |
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIRED: |
NO |
Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all.
We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.
Our values Accountability, Respect and Courage underpin how we work and our efforts to build a culture based on positive relationships with colleagues and the community.
For many people pets are the most important companion in their lives, but illness, disability or frailty can make caring for pets too difficult to manage alone.
The Companion Animal Support Program (CASP) aims to help eligible residents in the City of Yarra, aged over 65 or people who have a disability, improve their quality of life by addressing social isolation and health and wellbeing.
Volunteers play a crucial role in the successful delivery of this program. They are matched with a pet owner to provide these wellbeing benefits for both pet and its owner through regular home visits and dog walking.
As a valued member of the Yarra City Council CASP team, volunteers will have the opportunity to get active, enjoy some time with a dog that they otherwise don’t have responsibilities for, as well as connect with and make a real difference to people’s lives.
The Companion Animal Support Program volunteer will assist eligible residents, living in the City of Yarra, to care for their companion animal, and also provides companionship to the resident.
Please note;
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TIME COMMITMENT
KEY ATTRIBUTES
TRAINING & SUPPORT
All volunteers are required to attend a short induction session regarding the program and undertake basic training in safe animal handling specific to this volunteering role to enable you to feel safe and confident in undertaking the tasks.
Compulsory online training modules required for this role includes:
You will be provided with ongoing support from the Program Coordinator with opportunities for feedback throughout the program lifespan.
ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Community Engagement Officer
Internal Liaisons: Aged and Disability Services Branch
External Liaisons: Members of the public
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We will provide you with a Volunteer Handbook, Code of Conduct and Volunteer Agreement. As part of the on-boarding process you will be required to sign to acknowledge that you agree with terms in the Volunteer Agreement.
Do you have a spare 1-2 hours each week to help a learner driver?
Do you want to make a real difference to young people’s lives?
Become a volunteer mentor with L2P!
What is the L2P program?
The TAC L2P Program assists disadvantaged Victorian learner drivers aged 16 to 21 with no access to a supervising driver or vehicle to gain the 120 hours driving experience required to apply for a probationary licence.
Hear from Howard, one of our wonderful mentors, on what he gets out of volunteering for L2P (read the short story and watch the short video).
For more information email l2p@yarracity.vic.gov.au or express your interest please complete the online form via the VicRoads website.
VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTION |
ROLE TITLE: |
L2P Volunteer Mentor |
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REPORTS TO: |
Yarra Youth Service |
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UNIT: BRANCH: DIVISION: |
Youth & Middle Years Family, Youth & Children Services Community Wellbeing |
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POLICE CHECK REQUIRED: |
YES |
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK REQUIRED: |
YES |
PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIRED: |
NO |
Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people. Our values Accountability, Respect and Courage underpin how we work and our efforts to build a culture based on positive relationships with colleagues and the community.
Program overview
The TAC L2P learner driver program sees volunteer driver mentors (acting in the role of supervising drivers) matched with young learner drivers to assist them in gaining on the road driving experience in an automatic vehicle, provided through the program.
The TAC L2P Program is funded by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), managed by the Department of Transport & Planning (DTP), supported by the Victorian Government and coordinated by Yarra City Council’s Youth Services.
ROLE OBJECTIVE
KEY TASKS
REQUIREMENTS
KEY ATTRIBUTES
TRAINING & SUPPORT
All volunteer mentors are required to attend a one off full day training provided by VicRoads. Other training specific to your volunteering role, for example child safety and working with young people, will be offered to enable you to feel confident in undertaking the role. You will be provided with ongoing support from the L2P Program Coordinator including 1:1 and group catch ups and events.
ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: L2P Program Coordinator
Internal Liaisons: Youth Services and L2P volunteers
External Liaisons: Learner Driver
TAC and/or DTP
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We will provide you with the L2P Mentor handbook, Yarra Volunteer Handbook, Yarra Code of Conduct, Yarra Volunteer Agreement and the L2P Program Mentor Code of Conduct. You will be required to sign the L2P Program Mentor Code of Conduct and Yarra Volunteer Agreement prior to commencing in the program.
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There are lots of opportunities to volunteer in your local community.
Go to the 'Volunteer Opportunities' option on the Yarra Jobs Portal.