{"id":117072,"date":"2024-05-20T10:35:41","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T00:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wesleymission.org.au\/?post_type=get-involved&p=117072"},"modified":"2024-05-21T09:29:15","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T23:29:15","slug":"something-for-everyone-national-volunteer-week-2024","status":"publish","type":"get-involved","link":"https:\/\/www.wesleymission.org.au\/get-involved\/volunteer\/something-for-everyone-national-volunteer-week-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"National Volunteer Week 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Every year, Wesley Mission joins Australia t<\/span><\/span>o celebrate<\/span> National Volunteer Week and over six million volunteers who freely give their time and talents to better their communities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> The theme for National Volunteer Week 2024 (20 \u2013 26 May) is \u2018Something for Everyone\u2019. For more than 210 years, Wesley Mission has aimed to do all the good we can, because every life matters and <\/span>everyone deserves support<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> It\u2019s only through the dedication of our volunteers that we can continue our vital work to create positive changes in the lives of individuals, families<\/span>,<\/span> and communities in New South Wales and across Australia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Whether <\/span>you\u2019re<\/span> interested in becoming a mentor to kids in care, have a skill <\/span>you\u2019d<\/span> love to teach at <\/span><\/span>Wesley School for Seniors<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>, have an hour a fortnight to share a cuppa with an older person in your community or have a flair for events and fundraising, at Wesley Mission, <\/span>there\u2019s<\/span> something for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t We’re<\/span>\u00a0looking for kind and compassionate people who\u00a0can<\/span><\/span>\u00a0bring warmth<\/span>\u00a0and companionship to an older person\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>in your community<\/span>\u00a0who might be\u00a0<\/span>feeling isolated.<\/span>\u00a0Become a Wesley Aged Care\u00a0<\/span>Volunteer Visitor<\/span>\u00a0and<\/span>\u00a0make a lasting impact\u00a0<\/span>in\u00a0<\/span>an older person\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0life<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span> We\u2019ll match you with someone with similar interests and hobbies so you can form a friendship, helping them feel cared for and connected to the community. <\/span><\/p> What’s involved?<\/span><\/p> Weekly<\/span><\/span>\u00a0or fortnightly<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0visits at a time that suits both you (the visitor) and the older person<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span> Your<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0time together may be spent\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>enjoy<\/span><\/span>ing<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0each other\u2019s company<\/span><\/span>,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>having a cuppa, or pottering in the garden.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p> Get in touch with us via email: volunteering@wesleymission.org.au<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n <\/div> Our<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0Wesley Family Preservation Team is looking for a flexible, empathetic<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0and kind volunteer to\u00a0<\/span>assist<\/span>\u00a0with transporting\u00a0<\/span><\/span>the people we support,\u00a0<\/span>to and from appointments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> To provide care and consistency for the people we ser<\/span><\/span><\/span>ve<\/span><\/span><\/span>, this role would suit someone who<\/span><\/span>\u2019s<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0looking for a long-term position and needs\u00a0to complete voluntary hours for Centrelink.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p> What’s involved?<\/span><\/p> Starting and ending your day at our Blacktown office,\u00a0you\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0take the work<\/span>\u00a0car (KIA Carnival)\u00a0to and from appointments, ensuring the<\/span>\u00a0people we support<\/span><\/span>\u00a0have safe\u00a0and<\/span>\u00a0happy journeys.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p> Get in touch with us via email: volunteering@wesleymission.org.au<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n <\/div> As a volunteer<\/span>\u00a0aunty or uncle<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0you\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0provide friendship and be a mentor to a child living in difficult circumstances\u00a0who needs\u00a0<\/span><\/span>a\u00a0<\/span><\/span>positive role model in their life.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p> Any adult over 21<\/span><\/span>, who has a genuine interest\u00a0in caring for<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0children<\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0can become a volunteer mentor<\/span>. Mentors come from all\u00a0<\/span>walks\u00a0<\/span>of life<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0an be<\/span><\/span>\u00a0single or a couple and be with or without children.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p> What’s involved?<\/span><\/p> During your time together you can plan simple activities that help the child engage in positive social life skills and create happy childhood memories.\u00a0\u2018Nieces and nephews\u2019 enjoy becoming part of your everyday life,\u00a0<\/span>participating<\/span>\u00a0in cooking meals, washing the dog, going for walks or other activities<\/span>\u00a0you do on the weekend.<\/span><\/p> You must be willing to commit\u00a0for a minimum of 12 months.<\/span><\/span><\/p> Get in touch with us via email: volunteering@wesleymission.org.au<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>Interested in becoming a volunteer? Why <\/span>don\u2019t<\/span> you\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t