Volunteering
There is a wide variety of opportunities for Volunteers to use their skills to help us support out clients to participate in various activities and increase their independence. Volunteering is a wonderful commitment that we hope you will consider.
Volunteers help our staff by providing support and physical assistance to children and adults whose disability may have occurred at birth, by accident, ill-health or age. According to need, Volunteers can choose to work in a range of SRS services and we will try and match your interests and accessibility with the needs of our clients.
What sort of services?
- Accommodation, Respite
- Independent Living Services
- Out of School Hours and Holiday Program Services
- Recreation Services
- Public Relations and Fundraising Services
Our services are located throughout the Sunraysia areas.
What can Volunteers do?
Tasks could include:
- Providing mealtime assistance
- Assisting clients with transport to participate in medical, education and other appointments
- Helping on outings in the Out of School Hours and school holiday programs
- Offering friendly companionship
- Performing clerical and office tasks
- Or acting as a link between people who have a disability and their local community
What qualities do Volunteers need?
Anyone willing to be a volunteer must be:
- Reliable
- Patient
- Encouraging
- Positive, friendly attitude
- Respectful of client and staff confidentiality
- Honest and ethical
- And must respect diversity
Support and training will be provided and all Volunteers are required to undertake a Police Check and a Working With Children Check.
How much time is required?
Days and times are negotiable -any amount of time Volunteers are able to give is valuable.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or would like more information, please get in touch with us.