Communify welcomes and values the involvement and support of volunteers. Volunteers are the essence of a vital and dynamic community and provide a unique role in building the community’s capacity and resilience.

This support is a huge factor in the success and delivery of many of Communify’s programs. Resources provided by volunteers enhance and extend our service provision to clients and the community.

Volunteering is a very rewarding way to give something back to the community and to know you are making a difference.

Benefits of volunteering

Whether it is important to you to solve a community problem, advance a worthy cause or to develop as a person, volunteering offers many benefits in appreciation for the gift of your time and expertise.

Volunteering…

  • is a great way to make new friends and contacts
  • creates opportunities for strengthening connections and forming closer ties within your community
  • keeps you mentally and physically active
  • will provide you with useful work experience and skills
  • provides you with an opportunity to feel needed and valued
  • gives you the chance to make a difference
  • in someone’s life
  • can be a way of exploring an area of interest

Opportunities for volunteering

Communify offers a range of volunteering opportunities across a broad range of interest areas.
You may be interested in:

  • working directly with clients assisting them with shopping, transport, or providing companionship
  • assisting in our childcare or parenting resource services
  • volunteering in our food relief pantry
  • assisting our administration team
  • joining our management committee
  • supporting group activities
  • assisting with fundraising ventures
  • sharing your skills through our community education program, on various committees or with specialised skills, ie. budgeting, handyman, computer, tax help.

How else can you be a supporter?

We value the support of the community and local businesses. You can also offer support to Communify by:

  • becoming a member
  • making a financial contribution
  • supporting us with our fundraising ventures
  • giving your time and expertise in organisational or project support
  • making a bequest as part of your will

For more information

For further information or to discuss your volunteer interests please contact us on 3510 2700 or email info(at)communify.org.au