Summary

- Exciting opportunity to build a long-lasting friendship and to meet other exceptional individuals within the community
- Volunteering promotes social inclusion and support of people with mild to moderate disability
- Encouraging a minimum of 2 hours of interaction per week with the participant
- Located near or availability & access to travel to Wyndham Vale Suburb
- Volunteer within a values driven, progressive organisation

About the Prospect

Community Friend Program (CFP) pairs and supports friendships between volunteers and participants (people with a mild to moderate disability and/or mental health between 18-64 years of age).

Through friendship, the Community Friend Program aims to address social isolation and increase community participation - something many take for granted.

Volunteers catch with participants in the community on a fortnightly basis and engage in activities of interests (cuppa, movie, walk etc.)

About the Participant

Do you enjoy connecting with people and making a positive difference in someone’s life? The Community Friend Program (CFP) is looking for a friendly, reliable volunteer to spend time with Dee!

Dee is excited about the idea of making a new friend! She is seeking a volunteer who is female who can vibe with on a cultural connection.

Dee's interests include; Music, Bollywood, drives to scenic places, movies, eating out, native drives, coffee catchups, walks in parks, cycling, historical places, music events, community events, Indian festivities / traditions events, catching a train to the city for community events and shopping (including window shopping!) Dee can speak fluent Hindi and can understand Punjabi.

Dee was previously a fashion designer with a known Bolly-wood star.

Volunteer Qualities

- A commitment to the Community Friend Program and the participants (of at least 12 months)





- Maturity and reliability

- Effective communications and social skills

- The ability to be a good role model

- The ability to focus on the needs of others

- The ability to seek advice as appropriate

- An understanding of the importance of social connections and friendship

Once you have contacted CFP to express your interest and had a chat over the phone, an application will be sent to complete and return.

We will meet in person at North Fitzroy for an induction/interview to get to know a little more about you and chat more about the program, and volunteers will apply for a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Please write about yourself in the "Why do you want to volunteer" field to be considered for the role.

This role requires 2-3 hours per fortnight *minimum* with a participant in person and a 12-month minimum commitment.

Volunteers must be 18 years or over, undergo a NDIS Worker Screener Check, undergo an international police check if you have lived outside Australia for more than one year in the last 10 years, and provide 2 professional referees.

Benefits can include:

- Continual support from CFP coordinators via phone, email and in person

- Ongoing support and training opportunities provided

- Up skill / work experience or learning new skills

- Opportunity to act on your values, passions, and interests

- Making new friendships and creating professional networks

- Enjoying current social and cultural experiences

- Invitations Mid-year and end of year gatherings,



or one-off events

- Access EAP - entitled to 6 free and confidential counselling sessions annually. Access EAP is a nationwide EAP provider that offers you or your family access to free and confidential face-to-face, video conference or phone counselling sessions at a time and place of your choosing.

- Invites to Melbourne City Mission events/Zoom sessions

- CFP quarterly Newsletters

- Being a part of a wonderfully cultured Program, full of inclusion and diversity

Could you see yourself becoming a part of CFP..?

Feel free to get in contact with us to find out more!

For further information, please get in touch by email [email protected]

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people.
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

📌 Community Friend Volunteer - Dee (Wyndham Vale)
🏢 Melbourne City Mission
📍 Wyndham Vale