Volunteers make us a better genU!
We LOVE volunteers here at genU and we are extremely fortunate to be supported by over 300 volunteers across our programs!
Do you love meeting new people, and want to be apart of something truly rewarding?
Are you are looking for the perfect way to gain industry experience, and get that dream career?
If the answer to any of these questions is YES, then please apply!
Hear from our volunteers across our disability and aged care services!
If you are interested, please apply! Our friendly volunteers program staff will chat with you and seek out a role that best suits your lifestyle and motivations to volunteer.
How to apply: Click on the FILL IN APPLICATION tab and we will contact you!
Need help to apply?
Volunteers Program: (03) 5282 0038
Email: volunteers@genu.org.au
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Allied Health Day Therapy Programs
Location:
- Lara VIC 3212
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:
- Occupational therapy
- Dietician
- Allied health assistant
- Physiotherapy
- Hydrotherapy
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Program Assistant | 1 | |||
Bayside Mornington Peninsula Volunteering
Location:
- Rosebud VIC 3939
About:
Do you live within the Mornington Shire or close by? And would you love to get involved in rewarding volunteer roles that truly make a difference to our clients?
Activities range from indoor to outdoor, music therapy, art and craft, adventure, community inclusion trips, and gardening groups.
Bite-sized Event Volunteering
Event volunteering is a fantastic way to get involved especially if your availability is limited! Volunteering with us for events is fun, rewarding, and memorable! genU hosts a number of events each year within the Geelong Community. See our listings to look through where we need volunteers for events.
We support you to apply, complete an easy online police check, and also chat with the relevant event organiser prior to the event so you have a good understanding of what help is needed and what your role would include.
Please sign up for an event if you can commit to the time of year specified!
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| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pako Festa Volunteer | 1 | |||
| St Laurence Christmas Market | 1 | |||
| Work Place Big Day Out | 1 | |||
Business Enterprises - Geelong Region
Location:
- North Geelong, VIC 3215
About:
genU Business Enterprises (formerly Karingal Kommerical and St Laurence Disability Enterprises) is an Australian Disability Enterprise and an initiative of genU based in Geelong and Colac. Enterprises provides employment for people with a disability in a supportive work environment, all while operating to the highest commercial standards.
We have a number of business enterprises across Victoria including:
- Seasons Café and Catering Services
- Outsourced Business Tasks
- Landcare
- Gourmet Hampers Production
- Sensitive document shredding service for businesses
- Lawn and gardening services
- Plant Nurseries
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.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Solutions Task Assistant | 1 | |||
| Document Destruction Assistant | 1 | |||
| Seasons Gourmet Hampers Assistant | 1 | |||
| Support Services Task Assistant | 1 | |||
Colac and District Volunteering
Location:
- Colac VIC 3250
About:
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.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Colac Administration Assistant | 1 | |||
| Volunteer Colac Participate Assistant | 1 | |||
Community Aged Care - Social Support
Locations:
- Geelong Region
About:
For older people living in the Geelong community, our volunteer DoCare program coordinates volunteers who provide social support, regular contact and companionship. To help create and maintain community links, our services include:
- Home visiting
- Social outings
- Respite support
Costa Aged Care Facility
Location:
- Lara VIC 3212
About:
Our Residential Aged Care Residence, Costa House, 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 staff to deliver personalised care and support on a daily basis.
Current Vacancies:
- Animal Care Farm
- Kiosk Assistant
- Kitchen Assistant
- Hydrotherapy
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care Farm Animal Assistant | 1 | |||
| Companionship Assistant | 1 | |||
| Leisure Activities Volunteer | 1 | |||
| Literature Program Assistant | 1 | |||
| Tea Trolley Assistant | 1 | |||
| Visiting Program Assistant | 1 | |||
| Walking Group Assistant | 1 | |||
Disability & Social Engagement Services
Locations:
- Belmont
- Bellarine
- Corio
- East Geelong
- Geelong
- Geelong West
- South Geelong
About:
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.
Current Vacancies
- Adventure & Recreation Program
- Numeracy and Literacy Classroom Support
- My Community Support Groups (Men and Women Program)
- Art Exhibition Assistant
- All Things Food Assistant
Volunteer Driver Positions
At genU we have a range of service areas that provide opportunities for volunteers to get involved - including driving positions.
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.
Click "sign-up" against one of our listed positions!
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courier Driver | 159 | 6/26/2019 | 6/29/2020 | |
| DoCare Volunteer Bus Driver | 1 | |||
| MyCommunity Bus Driver | 1 | |||
Warrnambool District Volunteering Opportunities
Location:
- Warrnambool VIC 3280
About:
There are numerous ways volunteers can get involved across the suite of services offered during the week for our clients:
- Adventure Program
- Woodwork
- Cooking
- Computers
- Numeracy and Literacy
- Administration
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Recreation Assistant | 1 | |||
Wyndham and District Volunteering Opportunities
Location:
- Werribee VIC 3030
About:
There are numerous ways volunteers can get involved across the suite of services offered during the week for our clients:
- Adventure Program
- Woodwork
- Cooking
- Computers
- Numeracy and Literacy
- Administration
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Participate Assistant | 1 | |||
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