FAQs about volunteering
Why volunteer?
It’s a great way to:
- Learn or practice new skills;
- Meet new people;
- Make new friends;
- Share knowledge and interests;
- Gain work experience;
- Build confidence and self esteem;
- Stay active and engaged in your community; and
- Have fun!
What are my responsibilities?
- To do the best job you can
- Be punctual;
- Undertake what you agree to do;
- Let the volunteer coordinator know if you are unable to work;
- Respect the privacy of people you work with - Support other volunteers; - Be a team member; and
- Know your own limitations (e.g. time, physical needs, family commitments).
What can EACH offer me?
- Orientation, training and ongoing support to achieve your goals;
- A safe, supportive and caring environment; and
- Acknowledgement of your valued contribution through social events.
How can I become a volunteer?
To become a volunteer with each, an initial interview is required as well as the completion of a registration form and signing of the organisation’s privacy statement.
A National Police Check is compulsory when applying for volunteer positions at EACH. For positions which involve working with children, a Working with Children Check is also required. EACH meets the cost of these checks following acceptance of your registration.
To make an appointment, or for further information on volunteering at each contact the Coordinator, Volunteer Program on 03 9871 1800 or email volunteering@each.com.au
May16
Wednesday Activity Group volunteers recognised in the 2011 Minister for Health Volunteer Awards
Posted on 16 May 2011 - Permalink
Congratulations to the Wednesday Activity Group who received a Special Commendation at the Minister for Health's Volunteer Awards ceremony held on Wednesday, 11 May 2011.
The Minister for Health's Volunteer Awards celebrate and honour the remarkable work performed by volunteers across Victoria's public health care sector.
The Wednesday Activity Group (WAG) is run by EACH staff with the assistance of a large, dedicated and friendly group of volunteers.
WAG is for people aged 35 years and over, who are living independently in the community and who are socially isolated.
If you would like to join the WAG volunteer group contact the Pathways Coordinator on 9871 1850.
For more information go to www.each.com.au/wednesday-activity-group/
Mar03
Bayswater North Primary School Receives ‘KIDS - GO FOR YOUR LIFE’ Award
Posted on 03 Mar 2011 - Permalink
On Monday, 14 February 2011, David Hodgett, Member for Kilsyth and Maggie Palmer, Health Promotion Manager at EACH Social & Community Health presented Bayswater North Primary School with the ‘Kids - Go for your life' award at a special school assembly.
‘Kids - Go for your life', is a statewide program which helps make healthy eating and physical activity a positive, normal and easy part of every child's day. The program provides fun, hands-on, practical strategies that engage children in key messages around providing access to healthy food, reducing junk food, drinking more water, spending less time watching TV or on the computer, and more time being physically active.
More than 2,650 primary schools and early childhood services in Victoria have already been involved in this program, reaching more than 350,000 children. Of the 37 primary schools in the City of Maroondah, Bayswater North Primary School is one of only four that has achieved the ‘Kids - Go for your life' award.
Health Promotion Manager, Maggie Palmer, said that Bayswater North Primary is a great example of a school community that has worked hard to make some really positive changes to the children's attitude towards food and physical activity.
Congratulations to the school community at Bayswater North Primary School for their achievement.
Mar03
Proud to be Smoke-Free!
Posted on 03 Mar 2011 - Permalink
On 21 February, 2011, EACH Social and Community Health's Patterson Street site in East Ringwood publicly launched its status as a totally smoke-free site.
This means that smoking is banned completely from all indoor and outdoor areas, including carparks at Maroondah Social and Community Health Centre located at 75 Patterson Street, East Ringwood. There are no areas designated for smoking.
"As a local community provider of Primary Health Care Services with a focus on health promotion, we have a responsibility and a key obligation to promote healthy environments for our staff and those who come to our service," said General Manager of Primary Health Care services, Ms Jackie Kelly.
Smoking presents significant health risks to smokers and non-smokers alike. Environmental Tobacco Smoke (also known as passive smoking) is a recognised cancer-causing agent, which means that there is no safe level of exposure. It can cause diseases and conditions in people, such as heart disease, lung cancer and irritation to the eyes, nose and throat.
Through the introduction of the smoke-free policy, the potential health risks to staff, clients and visitors to the Patterson Street site that are associated with smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke will be significantly reduced. At the same time it is important that we ensure support is offered to smokers who express a desire to cease smoking.
EACH understands that people have difficulties when quitting smoking. To make it easier to give up smoking, EACH offers one-to-one Smoking Cession Clinic appointments by trained staff and Health Coaching appointments.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Intake on 9837 3999 or contact Quitline on 137 848.
Feb07
Group Programs and Short Courses @ EACH
Posted on 07 Feb 2011 - Permalink
Want to know what's happening at EACH between 1 February and 8 April 2011? Download the Group Programs and Short Course guide here.
There's lots of information on health and fitness groups, youth and family programs and professional development activities.
Feb03
break free!
Posted on 03 Feb 2011 - Permalink
An introduction to understanding and living well with anxiety.
Overcome your fears in a safe and supportive group where you can learn a range of strategies to lessen the impact of anxiety in your life.
This eight week course commences on Monday, 21 February from 10.30am to 1.00pm at the Arrabri Community House in Bayswater North.
For further information download the flyer.
For further information contact the Intake Information and Referral Coordinator on 9837 3999.