We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer-focused volunteer to assist in our op-shop. Duties include Point of Sale Register (POS) and EFTPOS operations, unpacking, sorting, stock control, pricing, merchandising and maintaining shop presentation and cleanliness. You will work in a manner that ensures the safety of yourself and others and report safety and security issues.

Your excellent customer service skills are sought to assist with shop presentation, upkeep and merchandising in this second-hand clothing, bric-a-brac and other goods shop. Your maturity and attention to detail would be highly regarded in this role. This is an active role so your fitness and general good health are required.

Your organisational and promotional skills are required for this role. We are seeking an Events Coordinator to coordinate Special Events for the Volunteer Centre, including our annual Volunteer Expo. You will plan and promote special events, including administration, communication, marketing/media, and setting up events. Days and time/s negotiated.

Your strong literacy and numeracy skills, and your patience and dedication, will be highly regarded in this role, assisting Adult Vocational Education students who may be challenged by, or face barriers with, the literacy and numeracy requirements within the course they are undertaking. You’ll assist a student with reading, writing & numeracy exercises, sometimes during class and sometimes one-on-one.

Help raise the profile of our Centre & provide information about the Centre to the community. The role involves developing content for our website and making basic updates, preparing posts for Facebook & Instagram, preparing media releases and liaising with the media. You will be involved in promoting and participating in events as well as sourcing content for the monthly e-news & our 6-monthly newsletter. You will also work with our digital tech team to ensure our website is up-to-date.

Do you like meeting people and having a chat? Your friendly nature and ability to engage with people will be highly regarded in this driving role. Transport volunteers are required to take clients who live at home to appointments. Drivers will transport clients to attend appointments, shopping and other activities. The role includes assisting clients from their door into and out of vehicles.

Do you have an hour to spare in your week (or fortnight) to share in our passion for improving the quality of life of the elderly? You'd be providing companionship and social interaction for an older person living in their own home within Newcastle and Lake Macquarie districts. Your empathy for the elderly, reliability, caring nature and listening skills are needed for this role. Up to date Flu vaccination and current National Criminal Check are required.

Can you spare some time each week to spend time with someone in our community who may be lonely or socially isolated? Join a team that is passionate about supporting people in the Upper Hunter. Volunteers are needed to help at our Social Club accompanying small groups of members and staff on bus trips and other outings, joining in with art & craft activities, bingo, games, music etc.

Make a positive impact on the lives of our residents by assisting in the delivery of planned activity programs. Assist the current Activities Team with recreational activities and socialisation activities for residents. This may include assisting with setting up activities, activity participation and guidance. Your enthusiastic nature and ability to engage with our residents will be highly regarded.

Brighten the day of our residents by helping them participate in activities. Volunteers are needed to help at our residential centre in Scone with activities, accompanying people in residential care on short walks, sharing interests in music, art, craft, gardening, doing hand massages, painting nails etc.

Work in a supportive team environment and develop your skills. The role involves assisting with general office duties, including emails and dealing with phone enquiries. The role also includes assisting with competitions or an activity, e.g., sustainability, floral art etc. This role would suit someone who has good organisation and communication skills as well as some basic computer skills.

Your general gardening skills and love of working outdoors will be greatly appreciated in this role. Help keep the grounds and surrounds of our Aged Care Facility looking good for the enjoyment of our residents and visitors. This role involves pruning shrubs, weeding, raking of leaves and watering. Other small, related tasks as directed.

Your enthusiasm and love of the outdoors are required for this role. Tidy up and maintain our existing small garden adjacent to our retirement village. This includes tending shrubs and ground covers, mulching, planting and general garden duties.

Do you enjoy having a chat and sharing a cuppa? You might like to visit and befriend a person living in an aged care home. If it suits you both, you could take the resident out or for a walk in the grounds. Spend time sharing interests, listening & talking.

Do you enjoy having a chat and sharing a cuppa? You might like to visit and befriend a person living in an aged care home. If it suits you both, you could take the resident out or for a walk in the grounds. Spend time sharing interests, listening & talking.