Volunteering at CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn
The worth of Volunteers – Devoted People Helping People in Need
Do you want to make a difference?
Do you want to help people?
CatholicCare wants you to help us to help others
CatholicCare depends on its volunteers to deliver comprehensive support services to the Canberra community. The service provided to a wide range of people by volunteers is able to overcome the potential power differential that can emerge between paid workers and clients. Clients also perceive volunteer service as truly altruistic because volunteers are not financially rewarded for their work. The use of volunteers in the family support service is a positive contribution towards bringing the Canberra community together and overcoming individualism within society.
Areas of need
- Support services in the disability and ageing program.
- Support art /leisure activities for people with disabilities
- Assist programs in supporting families
- Helping New arrivals settle in the community
- Supporting people with mental health issues
Advantages include:-
- Social events to meet other volunteers
- The reward of putting your skills and experience to great use
- Learning new skills and gaining work experience
- Formal recognition and volunteer awards
- Meeting and helping interesting people
- Training opportunities
- Volunteering can improve the well–being of individual volunteers thus Improving the quality of life which can increase life expectancy
- Volunteering helps improve self-confidence and self-esteem
- Volunteering may lower the risk of physical ill health, and reduce heart disease rates;
- Volunteering results in heightened sense of well being and may hasten surgery recovery time;
- Volunteering increases the opportunities for close interpersonal relationships and develops social networks, which act as a buffer against stress and illness
- Days and times to suit you
- Petrol reimbursement available
How do you Volunteer?
Volunteering is easy! Anyone can volunteer from students to retirees, employed or looking for work. We provide ongoing training and debriefing as needed.
Volunteering can be whatever you want to make it!
So why not give it a go and call today?
Phone the Volunteer / Training Manager at CatholicCare Canberra on 0406377459
For more information please access our
Volunteer Program brochure
Or to register your interest please click on the link to download our
Volunteer Application Form
