Operating from Melbourne’s CBD, Friends for Good's Online Chat is a service for anyone in the general public feeling lonely or trying to prevent loneliness impacting upon them.

As a volunteer, it will be your role to have a friendly online chat with people who make contact via the service through our website, chatting about everyday topics. This is not a crisis intervention or counselling service.

Volunteers will be required to undergo training, and experienced volunteers may able to undertake additional training to coordinate shifts and support other volunteers. This service will be operating in the preventative space of friendly chats only.

You will answer incoming messages and have a friendly chat with people as well as completing simple data entry tasks during your shift.

Some of the skills and qualities we are looking for; o  Previous volunteer experience is desirable but not necessary o  Experience or willingness to learn about community organisations o  Works well independently and as part of a team o  Basic IT proficiency o  National Police record check o  Adhere to and promote the values and mission of Friends for good o  Commitment to volunteering