SOUTHERN CROSS CARE (VIC) CARING FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN THE WORLD
Southern Cross Care (Vic) offers many volunteering opportunities. You can choose an area that best suits your interests and skills or the time you have available. Among the options that could be of interest to you are:
- Better health programs (leading an exercise group)
- Regular one-on-one visiting to provide companionship or to read to a client
- Leading group activities (craft, bingo, music, trivia, newspaper discussions)
- Gardening
- Administration (assist in organising an event, answer telephones, contribute to a newsletter)
- Join a SCC (Vic) Community Support Group to assist with organisational fundraising activities or social activities
- Assisting with, or organising fundraising activities
- Providing transportation to outings, events or even assist with shopping
- Mentoring SCC (Vic) staff (if you have senior management and leadership expertise)
What support does SCC (Vic) provide volunteers?
- Orientation and introduction
- Quality in-house training
- Support and guidance to ensure a great volunteering experience
- Reimbursement of all out-of-pocket expenses
- Updates and information through regular newsletters
- Fun social activities and events
- Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards and Ceremony
- Access to discount schemes and education programs
If you would like to know more contact our Volunteer Coordinator by phone on (03) 8564 1800 or email volunteer@southern-cross.org.au. Alternatively, you can contact the Lifestyle Co-ordinator at the SCC (Vic) site nearest to you to discuss volunteering opportunities.