Found 97 Counselling & Help Line volunteering opportunities in Victoria VIC

Has your baby been an inpatient in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Nursery (SCN)? Do you want to give back to other families? Are you available for the required shift fortnightly: from 9:30am–11.30pm? We are seeking motivated individuals who meet the above criteria and who would like to make a difference by committing to Volunteering at our amazing NurtureGroup on a fortnightly basis.

The NILS worker will learn to manage enquiries in a way that enhances the dignity and respect of the individual whilst helping them gain some form of financial control and empowerment in their lives. NILS is culturally relevant and safe, recognising the differing lifestyles, attitudes, religions and values in the communities in which its work is carried out.

The Youth Referral and Independent Person Program (YRIPP) via the Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) is seeking committed volunteers to assist young people attend interviews at Police Stations.

Position Summary Community Support Workers (CSWs) are friendly, empathetic and compassionate people who like helping others and wish to make a positive impact in our local community. CSWs assist vulnerable members of the community in a way that is respectful of diverse life experiences, maintains dignity and encourages self-reliance. CSWs have empathy and a non-judgmental attitude, and help disadvantaged people become empowered to make informed choices.

FriendLine is a free phone service for those experiencing loneliness or social isolation. FriendLine operates 10.00am to 8.00pm 7 days a week and volunteers are needed to contribute 2 hours per fortnight (or more if you like). Our volunteers don't need any special qualifications, just an interest in talking to a broad range of people and desire to help people feel more connected.

Emergency Relief Workers Excellent phone manner and computer skills. An understanding of the welfare community sector with a willingness to learn and work in a team environment. Assisting clients with food parcels, budgets and advocating with clients bills and referring clients to specialist agencies. Inhouse training provided locally and off site. Police Check and Working with Children’s Check Required – Volunteer to obtain

NILS Interviewer Excellent phone manner and computer skills. Data entry, collating paperwork and uploading of information to NILS – No Interest Loan Scheme app An understanding of the welfare community sector with a willingness to learn and work in a team environment. Inhouse training provided Police Check and Working with Children’s Check Required – Volunteer to obtain

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Community Support and Information Volunteers are responsible for interviewing and assisting clients with information, emergency relief and referrals to other relevant services. We urgently require volunteers for Monday and Wednesday 9:30am to3:30pm availability.

Exciting opportunities exist at Berry Street for people from all backgrounds, preferably with some experience working with young people.

Receive clients with referrals for a food parcel from Uniting Wodonga. Food is to be given according to the instruction on the food voucher referral form. • On food delivery days, assist other volunteers to restack shelves from delivered pallets. • Assist with keeping the centre clean and tidy. • Maintain records of consumer food parcels according to the system in place.

Conduct interviews with people who present to Uniting Wodonga seeking assistance with food or other forms of financial relief. • Facilitate referral to other programs of Uniting and other agencies as appropriate. • Assist with administrative tasks including answering the phone and taking messages as directed. • Maintain records of people’s visits according to the data system in place.

We are looking for volunteers in the role of Support Worker. The role requirement is to help facilitate and engage in the group program for people whose lives have been impacted by drug and or alcohol addiction.

The Whittlesea Volunteer Resource Service (WVRS) connects people who work, live or study in the City of Whittlesea to suitable volunteer roles. The Volunteer Resource Service Interviewer provides information, advice and referral to community members who are interested in becoming volunteers. The role involves face to face or online interviews with people who have expressed an interest in volunteering and linking them to an appropriate volunteer opportunity.

If you love High Tea, then come and sip some tea and eat cucumber sandwiches with aged care residents at HammondCare Caulfield. Volunteer your time and energy as you enjoy some great company.

To provide social/emotional support to students who might be shy, anxious, or having difficulties making friends.

PANDA is seeking Peer Support Volunteers to work on its National Helpline. The National Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Helpline provides support, information, counselling and referral to people experiencing perinatal anxiety and depression. Volunteers must be parents or grandparents who have had a lived experience of perinatal anxiety and depression (self or carer) or have faced other significant challenges in the perinatal period.

Answer calls from people in crisis who call Lifeline's 13 11 14 telephone crisis service, ensure their immediate safety and relieve their distress

The Financial Assistance Program is a face to face and phone based service that aims to effectively respond to people experiencing financial hardship/financial crisis in a way that maintains their dignity and encourages self-reliance.

Can you provide telephone peer support to people who are in the process of recovering from problem gambling behavior or related to others who are being impacted by someone else’s problem gambling? You will need to be Chinese speaking for this volunteer role.