posted by pmckee, 27 Jul 2017
Job Title Victorian Teachers’ Games Manager Description Volunteers are the back bone of Victorian Teachers’ Games. Without our volunteers, we would be unable to create the amazing atmosphere that has continually been a lasting experience for all who have attended. Victorian Teachers Games is running from Sunday 24 of September through to Wednesday 27 of …read more
posted by pmckee, 27 Jul 2017
Job Title Community Register Support Volunteer Description Ballarat & District Community Support Register is managed by the Police Proactive Unit and is a program of Neighbourhood Watch Ballarat. Our Mission: To support confident and secure living among residents in Ballarat and the surrounding district. It is a register where personal information (mainly contact and medical) …read more
posted by pmckee, 27 Jun 2017
Job Title IT Computer Trainer Provide basic computer skills to assist the elderly Number of volunteers required 2 The Role is based at: Pineview Residential Care, Nicholson Street, Ballarat Commitment required 10 am to 2 pm twice a week. Desirable personal skills/qualities: Computer skills/operation of windows 10/vista Volunteer Role Key duties Assist the elderly with activities …read more
posted by pmckee, 19 Jun 2017
Job Title Hospital Visitor A female volunteer is required to visit female members of the veteran community at St. John of God Hospital fortnightly.The primary purpose of the visits is to offer social contact and keep the Department of Veterans Affairs patients in touch with the RSL. Number of volunteers required 1 The Role is …read more
posted by pmckee, 15 Jun 2017
Job Title Home Visitor A mature person is required to visit a widow in her home on a twice weekly basis for social contact. Preferred female as the client is not comfortable with men she does not know. Number of volunteers required 1 The Role is based at: Ballarat Commitment required Twice weekly visits of …read more
posted by pmckee, 15 Jun 2017
Job Title Help Ballarat’s Parks Stay Beautiful – Canadian Regional Park Come to Canadian’s Regional Park and explore the lovely native flora and fauna. Our team will be removing pine wilding to help restore ecological health and reduce fuel load surrounding the area. Number of volunteers required 9 The Role is based at: Ballarat Commitment …read more
posted by pmckee, 15 Jun 2017
“Have you ever considered joining the Wozzles Wearhouse team? Wozzles are so lucky that Shirley considered volunteering 25 years ago. Before starting her Wozzles journey, Shirley was lonely at home and wanted something to do. To this day we are still fortunate enough to have her friendly face greeting customers in our shops. Shirley has …read more
posted by pmckee, 15 Jun 2017
Mixing Bowl – a cooking program for teens After seven weeks of this program running Child and Family Services(CAFS) have provided a brief update: “We have seven teens attending the program, two community volunteers, a CAFS staff member and Food Tech teacher. We average five teens each week; when all teens attend we silently rejoice, …read more
posted by pmckee, 13 Jun 2017
Presentation of the Quilt of Valour Made by Volunteers and presented by volunteers “On the 29th of April 2017, at the George Hotel, the President of the Ballarat RSL Alexandra Tascas, presented the Quilt of Honour to Alan Daly an army veteran. Mr Daly was joined by his wife and children, and his parents and …read more
posted by pmckee, 25 May 2017
Running over seven days (and nights) from 19 August to 17 September 2017 there is bound to be a shift and role you can assist with. Shifts lengths vary dependant on the role and you can pick the times and days that best suit you. A gallery attendant for example would typically be rostered for 3 1/2 hours on a morning or afternoon..
posted by pmckee, 25 May 2017
Lifeline Ballarat is recruiting for its next intake of volunteers to complete the Crisis Supporter Workplace Training commencing August 2017. This is the first step to becoming a volunteer Telephone Crisis Supporter and making a real difference in peoples’ lives. The generous support of the community is crucial to financing The Salvation Army's network of social and community programs in Ballarat.
posted by pmckee, 04 May 2017
Support the 2017 Red Shield Neighbourhood Appeal by volunteering as a collector for just two or three hours and you can give hope where it's needed most. There are a couple of ways you can get involved including collecting at a shopping centre, outside a Bunnings store or at an intersection. (intersection requirement are, able-bodied and over the age of 16) The generous support of the community is crucial to financing The Salvation Army's network of social and community programs in Ballarat. The Red Shield Appeal is a fun and meaningful opportunity for people to help others in our community who are struggling with homelessness, domestic violence, unemployment, family crisis and addictions.
posted by pmckee, 13 Apr 2017
Food security is “the ability of individuals, households and communities to acquire food that is healthy, sustainable, affordable, appropriate and accessible in a socially acceptable means” The History Ballarat Community Health and the City of Ballarat’s Food Security Partnership engaged Monash University 4th year dietetic students who undertook several projects investigating food security in Ballarat. …read more
posted by pmckee, 13 Apr 2017
Each of the projects funded through United Way Ballarat provides us with a report twice a year. Here are some of the stories we recently received. LARF John* is a mentee in our LARF primary group. His initial involvement in the program, while generally positive, was fairly reserved and included some gaps in attendance. When …read more
United Way Ballarat is working to advance the common good of our community by focusing on Education, Income and Health. These are the building blocks for a good life—a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health. United Way Ballarat asks all the citizens of Ballarat and surrounding areas to do three things: GIVE – money and goods; ADVOCATE – on behalf of those who cannot; and VOLUNTEER – to invest time in our community More about United Way Ballarat