Unique opportunities tailored for seniors that allow you to share your skills, make connections and have fun
Boomerang Bags is about connecting communities, making bags, diverting waste, starting conversations, fostering sustainable behaviour, and having a bit of fun!
You and your local community can be involved in any or all of this process. Find your nearest community to volunteer or donate materials or start your own boomerang bags community.
Boomerang bags Frankston have a regular sewing bee every Thursday afternoon 1pm – 3.30pm in the craft room at the Church of Christ 130 Cranbourne Rd Frankston.
Contact: Marlene Ekin 0407 314 616
Cycling without Age offers an opportunity to volunteer and keep fit .
Cycling without age is a not for profit charity that provides a community service to those that are no longer able to ride for themselves with free rides on the trishaw e-bike piloted by volunteer cyclists.
CWA are currently raising funds to purchase another tiishaw and a trailer to enable them to get around to those that are housebound and hopefully extend their services along the peninsula.
Volunteer Pilots are offered training, health and safety training and are welcome to commit as many or as few hours as they can, whether it’s a small or large amount of time.
To donate funds or volunteer to become a pilot or enquire about a ride – email cwawesternport@gmail.com or visit www.cyclingwithoutage.org.au
Fishcare run FREE educational and hands on aquatic education and fishing clinics to communities and schools across Victoria.
They have been operating in Victoria since 1995 and has since grown to cover 5 regions across the state. They are a community operated not-for-profit with the motto ‘We Fish, We Care’. Their work promotes responsible fishing practices and increased stewardship of Victoria’s aquatic environments and is funded through the Recreational Fishing Licence trust fund.
Fishcare is operated by enthusiastic volunteers with regional groups across Victoria, from Warrnambool in the west, to Ballarat and as far east as Mallacoota. Fishing is one of the most popular recreational pursuits in the country. Their aim is to promote responsible approaches to fishing and to share in the care and management of the precious aquatic environments.
Their events are FREE and funded by revenue from Recreational Fishing Licence sales.
Become a volunteer – If you are interested in becoming a FishAbility volunteer and assisting in the delivery of fishing clinics and supporting people with disabilities to engage and have fun fishing, please contact www.fishcare.org.au or email info@fishcare.org.au
Interested in fishing – contact https://fishcare.org.au/ or email info@fishcare.org.au . They can tailor activities to learn fishing basics, sustainable practices and marine conservation.
Bring joy and happiness to older Australians.
Whether it be a cup of tea and a chat, or the sharing of a story or two, the good work of the volunteers keeps older Australians well connected.
Red Cross volunteers are everyday people, who deliver more than simply essential services, as social connection is what keeps everyone, volunteers and older Australians alike, in good company.
By volunteering with the Red Cross, you'll find flexibility, a supportive team, and opportunities for personal growth and development. You’ll gain valuable experience in connecting with others, while sharing your skills and gaining new ones as you meet a broad range of people with a lifetime of stories to tell.
Explore aged care volunteering opportunities in the community by visiting www.redcross.org.au or call 1300 559 992
Telecross Volunteer – pick up the phone and make a brief call to provide reassurance and support to an older person.
Telechat Volunteer – discover new friendships and interesting conversations.
Visiting Volunteer – drop in to the homes of older Australians and enjoy a chat over a cuppa.
Transport Volunteer – drive older Australians to essential appointments who have limited means of getting around.
