Our VolunteersUnitingCare Ballarat has over 550 volunteers who cook, drive, visit, counsel, provide friendship, fundraise, answer phones, work in our shops, pack food hampers, clean, care and contribute great ideas and spirit .…. UnitingCare would not be able to do its vital work without volunteers. As well as helping the community, volunteering is a chance to meet new people and practice new and old skills. There are social volunteer get-togethers throughout the year, and many friendships are built from these occasions.
Where volunteers are vital:Lifeline telephone counselling provides a 24 hour telephone counselling service to the 053 telephone region.
Contact Lois Lowe on 5337 2751
Breezeway - Ballarat’s Meals Program for Homeless people has a team of 40 volunteers who cook and serve meals to over 50 people every day, 7 days a week, including Christmas Day.
Contact Barb Cole on 5337 2721.
Do Care volunteers are matched individually with a person and visit on a regular basis or assist with group activities including bus trips.
Contact Des on 5333 3179 or Donna 5331 1473 YRIPP Youth Referral and Independent Person Program. Volunteer as an Independent Person with YRIPP. An Independent Person (IP) is a volunteer who is independent of the Criminal Justice System and supports young people during interviews with Police when a parent or guardian is unavailable.
Contact Sonia on 5337 2747 Community Transport provides a caring door-to-door service for frail aged or people who have a disability who need transport and are unable to manage the cost of a taxi or unable to access bus services.
Contact Jim Watkins on 5333 3942.
Supported Residential Services Visiting Program Volunteers visit or join in group activities with people who are disadvantaged and socially isolated who are living in supported accommodation.
Contact Patrick Walsh on 5333 5638 or Val Heffernan 5333 3406
Community Visitors Scheme Volunteers are matched to residents of aged care facilities who are lonely and would like a special one to one visitor.
Contact Judy Rowland on 5333 3737
Support for Carers Volunteers are needed to occasionally sit with a person aged over 65 in their home, so that their carer can have some time out.
Contact Gail Reid on 5331 1732 Buddies - Buddies Volunteers are matched with adults with a disability who share similar interests in order to participate in social and recreational activities.
Contact Donna Burt on 5331 1473.
Outreach Furniture Shop in Albert Street has a large range of quality furniture. Volunteers are needed to sell and deliver furniture.
Contact Peter Neal on 5337 2718
The Light Lounge at Wesley Hall on the Dana Street hill is an op-shop, book shop and café with a social justice mission.
Contact Peter Neal on 5337 2718
The Lifeline Shop has quality, affordable pre-loved clothes, books and bric-a-brac.
Contact Peter Neal on 5337 2718
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