VOLUNTEER FOR A BETTER GENU!
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
Whether it's one-to-one support for individuals or assisting staff in group activities in your local community, our volunteers are engaged in over 100 different activities every week. We match your interests, skills, study and experience to an activity so you can make it count for you and those who you're interacting with.
We're over 350 strong but we're always looking for new volunteers! Our volunteers come from all ages and backgrounds; generously sharing their welcoming, open and can-do attitudes with our community.
We'd love to hear from you but first let us tell you:
- There is no cost to join our volunteer crew
- You'll benefit from flexible hours attached to positions and location
- We ask you for a time commitment of 6+ months so you can be trained and provide consistency of support
- You will have ongoing support throughout your volunteering journey.
Please scroll through our positions below and then click on "Fill in an application" and submit!
Would you like to hear from one of our volunteers? Play the short testimonial video below!
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P (03) 5282 0038
E volunteers@genu.org.au
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Ability - Colac
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About: We believe that neither disability nor ageing are disadvantages to be endured but challenges to be met boldly, achievements to be had and adventures in the making. Volunteering within our disability support services is not only highly rewarding but full of fun, helping people to create their own program and achieve their hopes and aspirations! It may be group activities led by staff, or it could be 1:1 support and mentoring. No experience necessary, training will be provided as part of your induction. We do seek out a minimum of 6 months commitment.
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| Administration Assistant - Bath Campus | 1 | |||
| Participate Assistant - Bath Campus | 1 | |||
| Participate Assistant - Queen Campus | 1 | |||
Ability - Geelong
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About: We believe that neither disability nor ageing are disadvantages to be endured but challenges to be met boldly, achievements to be had and adventures in the making. Volunteering within our disability support services is not only highly rewarding but full of fun, helping people to create their own program and achieve their hopes and aspirations! It may be group activities led by staff, or it could be 1:1 support and mentoring. No experience necessary, training will be provided as part of your induction. We do seek out a minimum of 6 months commitment.
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Ability - Mornington Peninsula
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About: We believe that neither disability nor ageing are disadvantages to be endured but challenges to be met boldly, achievements to be had and adventures in the making. Volunteering within our disability support services is not only highly rewarding but full of fun, helping people to create their own program and achieve their hopes and aspirations! It may be group activities led by staff, or it could be 1:1 support and mentoring. No experience necessary, training will be provided as part of your induction. We do seek out a minimum of 6 months commitment.
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| Adventure Program Assistant | 1 | |||
| Gamer Mentor - Frankston Groups | 1 | |||
| Participate Activities Assistant - Frankston Campus | 1 | |||
| Participate Activities Assistant - Rosebud Campus | 1 | |||
Ability - Northern Metro
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About: We believe that neither disability nor ageing are disadvantages to be endured but challenges to be met boldly, achievements to be had and adventures in the making. Volunteering within our disability support services is not only highly rewarding but full of fun, helping people to create their own program and achieve their hopes and aspirations! It may be group activities led by staff, or it could be 1:1 support and mentoring. No experience necessary, training will be provided as part of your induction. We do seek out a minimum of 6 months commitment.
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| Participate Assistant - Northcote Campus | 1 | |||
| Participate Assistant - Thornbury Campus | 1 | |||
Ability - South West
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About: We believe that neither disability nor ageing are disadvantages to be endured but challenges to be met boldly, achievements to be had and adventures in the making. Volunteering within our disability support services is not only highly rewarding but full of fun, helping people to create their own program and achieve their hopes and aspirations! It may be group activities led by staff, or it could be 1:1 support and mentoring. No experience necessary, training will be provided as part of your induction. We do seek out a minimum of 6 months commitment.
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| Adventure Program Assistant | 1 | |||
Ability - Wyndham
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About: We believe that neither disability nor ageing are disadvantages to be endured but challenges to be met boldly, achievements to be had and adventures in the making. Volunteering within our disability support services is not only highly rewarding but full of fun, helping people to create their own program and achieve their hopes and aspirations! It may be group activities led by staff, or it could be 1:1 support and mentoring. No experience necessary, training will be provided as part of your induction. We do seek out a minimum of 6 months commitment.
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| Adventure Program Assistant | 1 | |||
| Gamer Mentor | 1 | |||
| Participate Assistant | 1 | |||
Aged Care - Geelong & Bellarine
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About: Keeping active, independent and connected to your community – genU knows these are all important. For older people living in the Geelong community, we offer community access and respite care! Volunteering within our community aged care program allows you to have a positive impact on our clients whilst you get to know an older person in the community. |
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| Companionship DoCare | 1 | |||
| Social Outings Hostess | 1 | |||
| The House Respite Assistant | 1 | |||
| The Lodge Day Respite Assistant | 1 | |||
Aged Care - Mornington Peninsula
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About: Keeping active, independent and connected to your community – genU knows these are all important. Volunteering within our community aged care program allows you to have a positive impact on our clients whilst you get to know an older person in the community. |
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| Staying Connected Volunteer | 1 | |||
Allied Health - Geelong
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About: The genU Eric Hart Day Therapy Centre offers a range of therapy services to people in the Geelong region. The individualised programs aim to improve capacity and/or prevent deterioration of function to help people remain independent, in addition to physical, psychological and social wellbeing. The Centre provides the following therapists/therapies:
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| Hydrotherapy Assistant | 1 | |||
| Nutrition Program Assistant | 1 | |||
Bus Driving
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About: At genU we have a range of service areas that provide opportunities for volunteers to get involved - including driving positions. We are currently looking for drivers to support our Planned Activity Groups in Community Aged Care! If you are over 25 years of age, have a clear driving record, and a full driver licence, then we would love to talk with you about our driving positions. You will be provided with guidance and induction prior to commencement and annual refresher training on safe bus driving practice! If you are interested please click on the "Fill In Application" button! |
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| Costa Excursions Driver | 1 | |||
| DoCare Bus Driver | 1 | |||
Business Enterprises - Colac
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About: genU Business Enterprises is an Australian Disability Enterprise and Social Enterprises that is an initiative of genU. We provide employment for people with a disability in a supportive work environment, all while operating to the highest commercial standards. We are also a social enterprise, which means we are good for you and good for the wider community. We have a number of business enterprises across Colac including:
Volunteers offer on the job support where it is needed to help our business keep up with client demands, and help our employees with their job performance. |
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| Kui Nursery Assistant | 1 | |||
| Otway Kitchen Assistant | 1 | |||
Business Enterprises - Geelong
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About: genU Business Enterprises is an Australian Disability Enterprise and Social Enterprises that is an initiative of genU. We provide employment for people with a disability in a supportive work environment, all while operating to the highest commercial standards. We are also a social enterprise, which means we are good for you and good for the wider community. We have a number of business enterprises across Victoria including:
Volunteers offer on the job support where it is needed to help our business keep up with client demands, and help our employees with their job performance. |
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| Business Solutions Assistant | 1 | |||
| Community Nursery Assistant | 1 | |||
| Document Destruction Assistant | 1 | |||
| Packaging Assistant | 1 | |||
Costa Residential Aged Care - Lara
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About: Our Residential Aged Care Facility, Costa Aged Care, delivers a range of services to meet residents’ health and lifestyle needs while providing opportunities for choice and independence. We are proud to host over 100 volunteers across varied roles that assist our leisure and lifestyle staff to deliver personalised care and support on a daily basis. |
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genU Training - Geelong
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About: At genU training we believe everyone in the community should have the opportunity to quality education and training. Because a trained you is an empowered you. genU Training (a division of the non-for-profit genU) is passionate about giving people with a disability, the long-term unemployed and our community’s most vulnerable, education and training options in our class-rooms and at real work-places. Volunteers offer in-class support to our Foundation Course Learners. |
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| Foundation Courses Assistant - Geelong Central Campus | 1 | |||
| Foundation Courses Assistant - Support Hub Campus | 1 | |||
genU Training - Northern Metro
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About: We believe everyone in the community should have the opportunity to quality education and training. Because a trained you is an empowered you. genU Training (a division of the non-for-profit genU) is passionate about giving people with a disability, the long-term unemployed and our community’s most vulnerable, education and training options in our class-rooms and at real work-places. Volunteers offer in-class support to our Foundation Course Learners. |
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| Foundation Courses Assistant - Reservoir Campus | 1 | |||
Pipsqueaks Early Learning - Lara
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About: Pipsqueaks Lara is a childcare centre, early learning hub and pre-school – it’s a home away from home, with a recognisable sense of family, inclusion and encouragement. Replicating that safe haven family feeling, children gather for meals and become immersed in group learning, play and community get-togethers. Nurturing children’s imagination, zest for adventure and creativity spark is a focus of the Pipsqueaks childcare educators as they lead them on a journey of discovery and growth.
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| Childcare Assistant | 1 | |||
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