Playgroup - Grandma with child

Our volunteer "Grandmas" give extra encouragement at Playgroup.

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Playgroup - Children painting - Songtime - Boys with toy

Playgroup activities are fun, and assists with early learning.

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Goodygym - Child on Air gym - Child in ball pit

Our Airgym in Goodygym allows children to try new balancing and tubling skills. Is there more fun than a ball pit? Goodygym helps developing bodies.

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Toy Library - Mum " Child with bead frame

Toy library equipment assists with family bonding, while learning new skills.

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Toy Library - Baby girl with toys

Toy libray has toys and activities for all age groups - come and see our range.

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Filipino - Helping with food shopping

The Filipino HACC program assists with shopping and friendly visits.

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Fillipino - Assist with transport

Our HACC programs offer transport assistance.

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HACC Program - Filipino dancing

Our Filipino HACC vonlunteers delight in performing at many occasions.

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Greek Committee

Behind the scenes, there is always a cook! The HACC program shares food and celebration.

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Filipino - Social activies

New activies help in HACC program to keep fingers and minds nimble.

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Greek men playing cards

Time to share story over a game of cards. The HACC program provides a range of activities, including outings.

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Volunteers

Volunteers are the lifeline of our community based organisation. They help in so many ways, and most importantly, they tie us to the community so the feedback of service delivery can be immediate and relevant.

Maybe you have thought about getting involved, and are unsure where to start. The following is a list of some of the tasks involved in each program.
All programs are coordinated by paid staff
There maybe something where you can make a contribution.
We can assist with training and we will reimburse for out-of pocket expenses.

Please don’t hesitate to contact the Centre.
We will send an application, and look to match your interests with a program.

Playgroup:

  • Assist in setting up equipment.
  • Interact with parents and children so they enjoy the program
  • Be involved in program activities include craft, outdoor playground, construction equipment, home corner, storytime.
  • Coffee time and kitchen duties.
  • Fundraising
  • Administrative tasks – attendance records etc
  • Session ends with songs and action activities.
  • Assist in putting away equipment

Skills: Ability to relate to young children and their families

Toy Library

  • Assist in lending equipment through computer system
  • Assist in ensuring equipment and toys are safe and ready for borrowing
  • Repair toys and equipment
  • Assist with fundraising activities

Skills: Ability to relate to young children and their families

Greek Home & Community Care program

  • Friendly home visiting
  • Transport assistance for shopping, medical appointments
  • Assist at social functions

Skills: Ability to speak Greek. Ability to relate to older adults.

Filipino Home & Community Care program

  • Friendly home visiting
  • Transport assistance for shopping, medical appointments
  • Assist at social functions

Skills: Ability to speak Tagalog. Ability to relate to older adults

Board of Management

  • Attend regular board meetings
  • Keep aware of local issues
  • Contribute to strategic planning and program evaluation
  • Promote and market the organisation and its programs.
  • Develop the relationship between GCS and strategic partners
  • Attend community events and contribute to fundraising efforts
  • Develop and review policies and processes
  • Support the Centre Coordinator

Skills: Awareness of community development ethos
Knowledge of organisational structures 
Ability for critical thinking and analysis
Good communication skills

Administration

  • Assist with Photocopying 
  • Assist with simple typing and calculations 
  • Assist with display areas 
  • Assist with phones and answering queries 

Skills: Knowledge of office procedures
Experience in using computers: Word, Excel, Publisher
Knowledge of Customer Service techniques
Good communication skills
Adaptable to different situations