Volunteers play an extremely important role in our ability to provide the wide range of services, programs and activities at The Community Place.
The Community Place would love to hear from community members with a keen interest in volunteering. Some of the volunteering opportunities include the following roles, tasks and duties:
- English as a Second Language Program [ ESL] Volunteer Teachers [TESOL] and Volunteer Tutors.
- Cleaning and General Maintenance
- Gardening Work
- Childcare
- Help with groups – like Art Group, Craft Group
- Computer Tutoring
- Women’s Friendship Group
- Special Events and Activities – for example volunteers for Queensland Week Community Day, Mother’s Day Family Picnic
If you have a special skill or talent you would like to share, we would love to hear from you.
Please be advised that “most” of our volunteers are required to hold a current Blue Card.
Why volunteer at The Community Place?
The Community Place promotes a very welcoming and interactive community centre environment. Volunteers are valued and welcomed as part of the team.
Volunteering can provide so many great benefits, some of which might include:
- Developing work experience skills
- Increasing social networks, meeting people and having a good time
- Experiencing something that you have not tried before
- Learning a new skill or improving your existing skills
- Keeping your mind active
- Sharing knowledge and experiences
- Getting to know your local community a little better
- Giving back to your local community
- Feeling useful and helpful
- Improve your health and wellbeing
Please contact us via email enquiries@thecommunityplace.com.au or 3857 1152 if you are interested in volunteering.