VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES!
UNITED NATIONS ONLINE VOLUNTEERING PROGRAM
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program allows organisations and volunteers to team up and address sustainable development challenges - from anywhere in the world. Online volunteering is fast, easy and effective. When skilled, passionate individuals join with organisations working toward sustainable development goals, everyone wins!
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INSTALL 'BE MY EYES' NOW TO HELP PEOPLE TO SEE!
Be My Eyes is a free app that connects blind and low-vision people with sighted volunteers and company representatives for visual assistance through a live video call.
- Over 3.8 million volunteers and 220 thousand blind or low-vision people.
- Available in 150+ countries, and 180+ languages.
As a sighted volunteer you can help by installing the Be My Eyes app. A blind or a low-vision user may need help with things like reading instructions or distinguishing colours.
Download the Be My Eyes app for Android or iPhone.
CHECK OUT CATCHAFIRE FOR ONLINE PROJECTS!
Catchafire strengthens the social good sector by matching professionals who want to donate their time with nonprofits who need their skills.
Their vision is a more empathetic, inclusive, and loving world.
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SUPPORT THE GIRLS BRA GIFTING MORNING TEA!
The Bra Gifting Day is held in Southport on 11 August 2020. It is designed to help women and girls who are homeless, survivors of domestic violence, disenfranchised or in need and provides them with underwear and toiletries for basic personal health and hygiene. You can help by donating any preloved bras that are in good condition (best if they are an everyday-style bra), new sanitary products, new toiletries. Click here to learn more.
BECOME A COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER!
The Community Visitors Scheme (CVS) is an initiative of the which aims to address loneliness and isolation amongst Home Care and Residential Aged Care recipients.
Many older Australian’s are living longer and in many cases become socially and/or physically isolated because of their geographic location or their family circumstance.
What is Required: Weekly 1hr visits with a recipient to listen and discuss interests, hobbies etc. Provide companionship, friendship and conversation. Find out more.
Personal assistance of the recipient is NOT required or permitted. For example, cleaning, personal care, nursing etc.
VOLUNTEER 4 CARE ARMY!
We need to band together to care for all Queenslanders during the coronavirus outbreak, especially those most at risk: Queenslanders over 65 and over 50 if they’re of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
The Care Army is about bringing Queenslanders together to lend a hand to seniors and people most at-risk during this pandemic while continuing to practice social distancing techniques.
The easiest way to get started is to check in on family, friends and neighbours who may need support. The Care Army toolkit that includes the right advice so you can start helping seniors in your community today. Download the Care Army toolkit.
Click here to learn more about the Care Army.
VOLUNTEER TO BECOME A 7 CUPS LISTENER!
"We are building a world-class listening service made up of compassionate, caring individuals like you. Thank you for offering to lend an ear to those in need of support."
How Does it Work?
Getting started as an active listener is easy and rewarding in many ways. You’re in complete control over your availability, so you can listen as often as you like.
LOCAL GOLD COAST VOLUNTEERING POSITION!
Star Program Volunteer (Social Support) for Gold Coast Health QLD
- Suitable position for those interested in companionship & social support, food preparation & service, or seniors & aged care.
- Regular (more than 6 months).
- Palm Beach.
About this Opportunity
There could be other days or times when the group may have an external excursion. This will be negotiated with the volunteer at the time of the event.All volunteer positions listed are indicative of the variety of roles available. You will be trained to perform all aspects required by GC Hospital to be a volunteer in any section on a needs to be basis. Volunteers will be required to be active and independently able to manage a 4hr shift.These roles are not work experience roles. They are positions that staff are not paid for or expected to perform. Must be independently able to follow instructions which will involve a high level of both verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Requirements
*RO*** Please check info pack and Special Requirements for this position. Volunteers will require documentary evidence they have been vaccinated. For the vaccine preventable diseases (VPD”s) of measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and pertussis. This will be arranged through the Volunteer Co-ordinator. Volunteers must attend orientation, a work unit induction and any other training considered necessary for this position.Time Required
Hours are available on Wednesdays, 9.00am - 11.30 am or 1.00pm - 3.15pm Shifts require a minimum of 2 hrs walking, standing and sitting. Ability to display empathy, confidentiality and good communication skills are essential in this role.Training
Must attend Gold Coast Health Service orientation, work unit induction and other mandatory training.Click here for more information.
