Since 2014, the Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project has relied on the support and contributions of our community, which has been instrumental in helping to achieve better outcomes for young people in the Greater Shepparton region.
Based on our learnings since inception, the Lighthouse team has decided it's time for a new, user-friendly approach to engaging community goodwill. So, we've established the Lighthouse Crew! We welcome community members who want to help deliver better outcomes for our young people. Crew members may include:
To ensure we are able to effectively connect and communicate with Crew members, we've activated the My Impact app. Click on the 'Fill in an application' button at the top-right of this page to access the app and register.
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The Family Haven in Mooroopna provides a welcoming space where parents, carers and children can relax. Staff and volunteers provide the opportunity to share a meal, connect with other parents and provide referrals where needed.
The Family Haven is open Tuesday-Thursdays from 10am-2pm and is located at 16 Young Street, Mooroopna. |
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interacting with children in positive play activities | 29 | 10/9/2024 | 12/12/2024 | |
Pit Stop is a strengths-based re-engagement program offering young people the opportunity to work on small engines and cars under the guidance of volunteer industry professionals.
Pit Stop aims to increase work and life skills, improve mental health and increase connection for young people within the community whilst better connecting them to opportunities through the bridging of social capital. This community initiative will also work with at-risk young people as an early intervention model to re-engage them at school.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics, Woodwork and General Tinkering | 96 | 10/9/2024 | 12/19/2024 | |
Random Acts of Kindness are one off or short-term opportunities to assist us in our programs. These can be things like donation of scooters and bikes, Muster bike repair day or industry visits - Stay tuned as these are always evolving.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various short term activities in Primary School settings | 0 | |||
| Volunteer Drivers - Various Activities | 1 | |||
From time to time we call out for assistance from Crew members to drive our Lighthouse vehicles to deliver or pick up goods to our sites or assist in transporting youth alongside our staff to and from external activities (usually within our OLLY Program).
Note: If your are volunteering with our youth you are required to undertake a Police check and have a current and valid Working with children's check (or willing to undergo one). For general assistance with transportation of goods only, you will only require a valid driver's licence as part of your application.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Driver GSLP | 1 | |||
At Lighthouse we are activating our community to grow our movement that drives positive change. To achieve this we invite you to join the Lighthouse Crew and explore the opportunities that will help our young people reach their full potential and thrive.
