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Volunteering For Social Support

Volunteers in the Social Support Program provide transport/and or assist with a range of social groups for isolated older people (55+) living in the City of Manningham. Your commitment can be BIG or SMALL.

Social Support Volunteer PhotoVolunteers can work with:
  • Small or large groups
Roles that can be undertaken by volunteers for this Program are:
  • Social Support Volunteer
  • Transport Driver and/or Transport Assistant

Social Support Volunteer Position Description   Support older people to participate in the group, through practical support and encouragement during the program.

Volunteer Transport Driver and Transport Assistant

  • Transport the participants to and from their homes
  • Assist the driver on the Mini Bus
Volunteers have the option of using:
  • Own vehicle
  • Mini Bus
  • Centre Car
Training
  • All Volunteers must complete a two hour Volunteer Induction Workshop.
  • Safe Transport Management - if you are a Volunteer driver.
  • Driver Assessment - if driving a community bus.

Ongoing training opportunities offered to Doncare volunteers for those people interested

All volunteers will undergo a Police Check which is arranged and paid for by Doncare.

Contact Details:

For further information please contact the Social Support Manager at Doncare or Coordinator on 9841 4215.