Programs where volunteers are essential and can make a difference:

Lifeline Ballarat telephone counselling provides a 24 hour telephone counselling service to the Grampians region.

BreezeWay - Ballarat’s Meals Program for Homeless People serves meals to over 50 people daily, including Christmas Day.

Do Care volunteers visit people on a regular basis or assist with group activities including bus trips.

YRIPP Youth Referral and Independent Person Program volunteer supports young people during interviews with Police when a parent or guardian is unavailable.

Community Transport provides a door-to-door service for frail aged or people who have a disability who need transport.

Supported Residential Services Visiting Program  volunteers visit or join in group activities with people living in supported accommodation who are disadvantaged and socially isolated.

Community Visitors' Scheme volunteers are matched to residents of aged care facilities who are lonely and would like a special, one to one visitor.

Support for Carers volunteers who occasionally sit with a person aged over 65 in their home, so that their carer can have some time out.

Buddies volunteers are matched with adults with a disability who share similar interests in order to participate in social and recreational activities.

The UnitingCare Furniture Shop in Albert Street has a large range of quality furniture. Volunteers sell and deliver furniture.

The Light Lounge at Wesley Hall on the Dana Street hill is an op-shop, book shop and café with a social justice mission.

The Lifeline Op Shops have quality, affordable pre-loved clothes, books and bric-a-brac.