Volunteer
Services
Mission
To enhance service delivery to
people with an intellectual disability through quality recruitment, co-ordination
and recognition of volunteers within the Oakleigh Centre.
Opportunities
for Volunteers
The Oakleigh Centre offers a diverse
range of services to people with disabilities. Opportunities for volunteers
are many and varied. Volunteer roles include:
- Assisting in the Opportunity
Shops
- Supporting clients in
day activity programs such as swimming, art, games and computers
- Supporting clients to
access recreation and leisure options, eg. a holiday to Apollo Bay,
a day at the cricket, the Centre disco, a classical concert, woodwork
- Being a community friend
and sharing a hobby and/or enjoying outings together
- Gardening at community
residences
- Minor
maintenance tasks
Vacant positions can be viewed
on www.govolunteer.com.au
Why
Volunteer?
Volunteering provides the opportunity
to
- Share your skills and
experience
- Develop new skills
- Meet new people
- Have fun
- Support your community
- Try something new or
different
- Stay involved and be
active
How
we support volunteers
We support you by:
- Providing an orientation
to volunteering at the Oakleigh Centre
- Giving you a role description
- Informing you of Oakleigh
Centre events
- Inviting your input
regarding volunteer involvement
- Providing opportunities
for personal and professional development
- Acknowledging your time
and support
Why
I Volunteer…
“I volunteer because
I want to. I get self satisfaction from helping people. I enjoy meeting
people. Even though I’ve retired, I don’t think anyone should
retire, but just change direction” – David Hawkes –
Volunteer
“A
wonderful positive experience" - Lazaros Papadopoulos - Volunteer
"It has expanded my horizons and given me a sense of achievement
and satisfaction" - Noel Ebery - Volunteer
Enquiries
to the Co-ordinator of Volunteers on (03) 9569 0603 |
