Located in Shepparton, Seymour, Cobram, Kinglake, Wallan, Alexandra, Kilmore and surrounding districts, FamilyCare offers a range of services to families and young people.
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Their volunteers are instrumental in supporting their services and contribute immensely to the agency, staff, and clients.
Specialising in family, carer and disability support services, FamilyCare volunteer coordinator Andrea Tuohey said volunteers could be involved as much or as little as they like.
“We ensure every role is well matched to the individual and you would be surprised at the number of varied roles we have for our volunteers,” she said.
“Many new roles are also being created based on the new applicant’s skills and how they can assist our agency and clients.
“Some volunteers are directly involved with clients in the community, some work closely with our staff and agency.
“To ensure our volunteers can still have time away from their role for family, holidays and appointments, we have a large team of volunteers that allows flexibility.”
To ensure the role is also fulfilling for volunteers, the agency works closely with the volunteer’s strengths and the amount of time they have available.
Survey results showed that 100 per cent of their volunteers felt acknowledged, appreciated, and looked after, with most of them feeling like they are making a difference in the community.
Other results showed that their volunteers enjoy being a part of a team and meeting new people.
Right now, some exciting volunteer roles include after-school programs for children with disabilities, attending to clients’ lawns and gardens, helping put together trampolines, swing sets and flat packs and picking up and delivering Foodshare items to clients.
FamilyCare also has opportunities for volunteers to be involved with its fundraising committee.
Have you got a driver’s licence and would be interested in client transport, helping clients get where they need?
Would you like to assist clients with cooking or grocery shopping in their homes?
Perhaps you love books and would enjoy FamilyCare’s ‘Book Inn’, where volunteers run a second-hand bookstore.
“No matter your interests or the amount of time you’re available know your contributions as a volunteer matter to FamilyCare and the broader community,” Andrea said.
“At FamilyCare, there is a volunteering option for everyone.”
For further information, call 5823 7082 or email volunteer@familycare.net.au or visit their website https://familycare.net.au