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Trained volunteers can provide various supports to families, care givers, children and young people, such as:

• emotional support
• some transport to essential appointments
• child care to care givers
• mentoring to a child or young person
• support to a child attending an  Early Childhood Centre
• supporting parenting strategies
• linking to wider community supports
• assistance with household routines
• some practical supports
• any other supports deemed appropriate by the Volunteer Coordinator

To join you need

• no specific qualifications
• to offer between 2 to 4 hours per week of support
• to be committed and reliable
• to be over 18 years of age
• to be willing to undertake assessment including police checks and working with children checks
• to be able to work within a large team

For further information or to register your interest in becoming a volunteer in OzChild's Family Support Volunteer Programs, please contact us here or use our online form.

More about our Family Support Volunteer Program.

OzChild is Australia's oldest independent, not-for-profit, children's charity, with a history of caring for children dating back to 1851. We continue to care for children, support families and strengthen the potential and life opportunities of children and young people.

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Simone

When my family decided to go into the foster care program, we were full of anticipation and curiosity. We knew that it would be rewarding, but under-estimated just how rewarding it could be. The experiences I have had over the years have been funny, educating, challenging and emotional. Read more...

national foster & kinship care conference
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