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 | 116 | 3/19/2025 | 12/11/2025 | |
Boosting healthy and nutritious food and drink options within the school environment can improve student concentration, mood, memory, learning, academic performance and mental well-being and give them the fuel they need to thrive.
We are currently looking for volunteers to assist the Chef in the preparation of meals to the students at Mooroopna Park Primary School. Hours are between 9.30am-12.00noon Monday-Fridays. If you have a couple of hours free then we would love to hear from you.
To assist the Chef with the preparation of meals as part of the Healthy Eating Program at Mooroopna Park Primary School (MPPS). Nutritious meals are provided to the students Monday-Friday. The Chef is seeking assistance from 9.30am-12.30pm. If you have a couple of hours free they would love your help!.
This amazing program has also seen MPPS win the Australian Education Award for the Best Wellbeing Program and the Victorian Early Years Award for Promoting Children's Health & Wellbeing.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mooroopna Park Primary School Lunch Program | 198 | 3/19/2025 | 12/19/2025 | |
The Olly (Opportunity and Life Links for Youth) is a safe and welcoming space for young people to gather and relax; make new friends; meet potential mentors and role models; access food and other necessities; participate in recreational activities; learn new life skills and access opportunities to support their wellbeing and educational opportunities. The OLLY is based on the GOTAFE site in Shepparton and operates Monday-Wednesdays from 3.30pm-7pm.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
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| Provide positive mentoring and support to youth age | 118 | 3/19/2025 | 12/17/2025 | |
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 | |
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| Mechanics, Woodwork and General Tinkering | 348 | 3/19/2025 | 12/11/2025 | |
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 | |
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| Various short term activities in Primary School settings | 0 | |||
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 | |
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| Volunteer Driver GSLP | 1 | |||
| Volunteer Drivers - Various Activities | 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.
