Our volunteers can be male or female, any age and from any cultural background. Some choose to volunteer as a member of a regular team while others volunteer at times and places that suit their busy lifestyle.

Volunteers are offered

• Training and ongoing support from the Volunteer Coordinator
• Opportunities to gain pre-employment experience in the caring professions
• Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses (petrol, fares and meals)
• Free and confidential professional counselling through an independent EAP
• Social interaction with other Volunteers

Volunteer roles

• Community Transport drivers – driving clients to medical appointments 
• Shopping assistant – Accompanying clients on our shopping bus to various Centres.
• Companionship – Visiting people in their own home to reduce social isolation.
• Social Support Drivers – Taking our clients to medical and other appointments, social outings, or grocery shopping. 
• Meal deliveries – Weekly delivery of frozen meals to our clients
• Activity assistant – Our day centres provide daily activities that are client centred. Ideal role for volunteers whom are interested in arts and crafts.
• Kitchen assistants – Helping with meal preparation, serving and hospitality in our Day Centres. Experience in food handling is preferred.

Volunteer Responsibilities

• Attend training sessions as directed by the Volunteer Coordinator
• Maintain confidentiality and boundaries at all times
• Police Clearance and WWC required (we organise free of charge)
• To adhere to safe work practices in your required role
• Abide by Mercy Services values – justice, respect, service, care, and unity