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Volunteers play a vital and much valued role in many of the services provided by OzChild. Without volunteer carers, many of our programs would not exist. OzChild has a range of volunteering opportunities and is committed to matching volunteers with opportunities that best meet their needs and interests. Volunteers are needed for as little as two hours per week. OzChild Volunteers receive thorough training and ongoing support from OzChild staff.

Our Disability Services support programs help children and young people reach their fullest potential. No experience working with children with disabilities is necessary. As a valued volunteer, you might like to become a companion or a mentor to a child with a disability, share an occasional weekend with a child to give a family a break or care for a child in the safe and secure environment of your home.

Our alternative family care programs provide volunteers with the opportunity to get involved in either permanent, part time or casual care. These respite programs give parents and families time together - they might enjoy a night out, an outing, go shopping or use the time to catch up with housework. This respite helps to refresh and strengthens family relationships.

Requirements

OzChild volunteers range in age from 16 years to retirement age and all volunteers over 18 years will be required to complete a Victorian Police Check and a Working with Children Check before beginning their volunteering role, at no cost. Some volunteers, depending on the program of their interest, will also need to take part in our volunteer assessment process.

Support and training

New volunteers are invited to attend the OzChild Disability Services orientation training sessions. These sessions are a valuable and essential step in the process of becoming an accredited volunteer with our program. OzChild volunteers receive valuable information and ongoing training opportunities to develop new skills through accredited and non accredited courses.

Benefits of volunteering in our disability programs

  • Get involved in the community
  • Meet new people and make new friends
  • Support children and their families
  • Gain new skills and knowledge
  • Feel rewarded and appreciated
  • Develop life skills
  • Enhance your resume
  • Ongoing training in First Aid, Safe Food Handling and Manual Handling
  • Experience unique opportunities
  • Build a lifetime of special memories
  • Have some fun!

Find out about volunteering with OzChild's Disability Services

If you'd like to experience the rewards of volunteering and make a positive difference to the lives of children, or young people with a disability, and their families, please contact us as per below. A Volunteering Information Pack can be provided. The following shows what's involved with becoming an accredited volunteer with OzChild's Disability Services.

  1. Contact OzChild:
    Dandenong (03) 9212 5600
    Mornington (03) 5975 7644
    or contact us here
  2. Attend an information evening / meet with the program manager
  3. Attend the OzChild Volunteer Orientation Training
  4. Complete an assessment, including Police, Working With Children, medical and personal referee checks
  5. Application to become a Volunteer is reviewed by an assessment panel
  6. Accredation with OzChild
  7. Ongoing accredited and non accredited training
  8. Apply to volunteer online