Volunteering

Please click on the following links to read further information on volunteering:

	Become a Volunteer Driver
	Become a Men's Shed Volunteer
	Become an Artlinks Volunteer

If you are able to assist in any of the below mentioned activities, please contact the Volunteer Co-ordinator at Manningham Community Health Services Limited on phone (03) 8841 3041 for more information.

Become a Volunteer Driver

	Do you have some free time?
	Would you like to fill that free time with a worthwhile and rewarding experience?
	Do you enjoy driving?
	Are you kind and patient?
	Are you interested in helping members of your local community?

If you have answered YES to all these questions, have you considered becoming a VOLUNTEER DRIVER?

We are seeking expressions of interest from people who would be interested in being a volunteer driver for Manningham Community Health Services Limited – Transport and Volunteer Program. Our program is in need of volunteers to drive frail elderly people, people with mobility issues and people with disabilities to various leisure activities/groups and medical appointments.

We have a fleet of cars and a mini bus that can be used to drive our clients. You can also drive your own vehicle to perform this service and you would then be reimbursed for petrol costs.

The amount of time, frequency and days can be negotiated. We are happy to be flexible and fit in with your schedule. It can be once a week, once a fortnight or once a month. Any time commitment, big or small, would be greatly appreciated.

We require people who are kind and patient, who enjoy driving, who may have some spare time and would like to contribute to their local community. Volunteering can be a very worthwhile and rewarding experience and has been shown by research to be good for your health.

If you have any questions or would like further information about this service, please contact the Coordinator of Volunteers and Transport at Manningham Community Health Services Limited, phone: (03) 8841 3041.

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Become a Men's Shed Volunteer

	Do you have some free time?
	Would you like to fill that free time with a worthwhile and rewarding experience?
	Do you enjoy giving others assistance and support?
	Do you consider yourself a bit of a handyman?
	Are you patient and have a sense of humour?
	Are you interested in helping men from your local community?

Why not volunteer at the Men’s Shed?

This program aims to fill a gap in men’s lives.

	Perhaps they no longer have the sanctuary of their shed due to changed living arrangements.
	Perhaps they are aged, isolated or have a disability and require some extra support and assistance.
	The Shed is a place where men of all ages can pursue their interest in woodwork, handcrafts, electronics, mechanics etc.
	Its also a place to meet for socialization. To have a cuppa and a chat, whilst making or fixing ‘things’.

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Become an Artlinks Volunteer

Artlinks is an established Planned Activity Group (PAG) of Manningham Community Health Services Limited and provides frail aged members of the Manningham Community or members living with a disability, the opportunity to get together and foster friendships, participate in art and craft projects, share a “cuppa” and have some fun. 

Artlinks runs every Wednesday, between 10am and 3pm and is seeking volunteers for this program. The group is conducted at the Warrandyte Senior Citizens Centre, Taroona Avenue, Warrandyte.

Volunteers are needed to assist  with the running of the program in the following ways:

	Offer your time, enthusiasm and encouragement to support our clients in this program.
	Share your artistic or creative skills and help our clients with different arts and crafts projects.
	Assist the Artlinks Co-ordinator with the set up of the room and help with packing up at the end of the day.
	Assist with transporting our clients to and from the group. You will be reimbursed for petrol costs.

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