VOLUNTEERING
Volunteers are the backbone of our organisation and without them much of the work we do would not be possible. Each year compassionate community members volunteer their time, skills and energy to help us to aid the disadvantaged people of Maitland.
MCCS is always looking for suitable volunteers aged over 18, to support us in a range of ways.
The many benefits of volunteering with MCCS include:
- Joining a friendly, enthusiastic team
- Flexibility in the days/times and roles
- Opportunities to develop various skills and abilities
- Become a great role model
- Networking with other like-minded people
- Free training
- Achieving personal satisfaction by giving back to your Community
- Increase your own social connections
Services
Maitland Community Care Service Inc. has a range of volunteer roles including:
- Shopping or Transport Assistant
- Group Activities Assistant
- Social Visitor
- Car Driver
- Kitchen Assistant
- Bus Assistant – General services or Social outings
- Meals Delivery Assistant
Volunteer Intake Process
To become a valued member of MCCS volunteer team you will need to obtain an Application pack which includes:
Download the Complete Pack or contact tanya.meyn@mccs.org.au and an Application Pack can be forwarded to you.
- Read the Volunteer Position Descriptions Handbook and choose roles that interest you.
- At the interview we will discuss the areas you’re interested in and answer any queries you may have. We will also take a photo for the Identification badge.
- Please bring all original relevant documents and certificates including 100 points of original identification.
- Once the Federal Police Check has been completed, we will provide you with orientation which must be completed prior to commencing with us.
- Afterwards we’ll ring you for feedback.
Once you’ve joined the team, you will be issued with a photo ID and MCCS shirt. You must wear the shirt and the ID badge whenever you are representing MCCS.
Social Activities
At MCCS we love to show our appreciation to our dedicated volunteers. To acknowledge our volunteers we hold social activities throughout the year and encourage everyone to come together in a fun and relaxing environment.
If you would like to find out more about volunteering with MCCS, please call us on 4932 5755 to arrange an appointment or drop in at Unit 3-6 , 27 John Street, Telarah between 9am and 4pm daily.
View our latest Volunteer Newsletter - Autumn 2017 (PDF)