The foundation of our work at the Lower Mountains Neighbourhood Centre is the number of volunteers who offer their experience and expertise to enable our services to take place. LMNC has some 50 currently active Volunteers across a number of service teams – we call them our best assets – they are an inspiration and shining examples of what neighbours and caring communities are all about.
Opportunities for LMNC volunteers include:
- BOARD MEMBERS – 10 local residents are elected annually to LMNC's governing body at the Annual General Meeting (generally October/November each year).
- NO INTEREST LOANS COMMITTEE - committee members assess and make decisions on low income earners’ loan applications for essential household items.
- FRONT DESK WORKERS - we have a team of 10 Front desk volunteers + 2 casual trainers who give out community information, handle all enquiries and take bookings for services, workshops and activities.
- NEW RESIDENT KIT OFFICER - this officer compiles helpful information kits for people new to area.
- EXTEND-A-HAND FAMILY SUPPORT – home-visiting volunteers matched to isolated families.
- NOW & THEN CLUB - grandparent interest and support for Euroka pre-schoolers.
Opportunities to assist older people who are frail, or people with a disability:
- MEDICAL TRANSPORT DRIVERS - round trips to doctors and hospitals.
- FORTNIGHTLY SHOPPING BUS DRIVERS & HELPERS - for local shopping.
- One-to One SHOPPING ASSISTANTS - for those people too frail to go on bus but need assistance with shopping in order to remain living independently.
- CATERING OR TRANSPORT HELPERS - to assist people who are isolated or need special assistance to attend LMNC social events
- BLAXLAND VOLUNTEER HOME VISITORS – practical and emotional support for people who are housebound, including a Home library service.
Please contact us on 02 4739 1164 if you are interested in volunteering your services.