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24.01.2022 Take a Step in a Healthy Direction https://www.southernhighlandnews.com.au//take-a-step-in-/

24.01.2022 STAFFORD COTTAGE - Highlands Community Centres The HCC provide friendly and confidential information and referral services to all members of our community and continue to respond to community needs through the provision of programs and services. The centres provide help in the following ways: Emergency Relief No Interest Loans Tax Help... Information & Referrals Community Development Advocacy Stafford Cottage requires a committee secretary to attend meetings, take minutes ad communicate information to all other members. If you feel you could help please do not hesitate to contact Volwing on 48694617. See more

23.01.2022 So what is free in this world? Not much, but: How about getting FREE HELP with your tax return from a Tax Help volunteer? If your tax affairs are simple and you earn around $60000 or less you may qualify for free tax help. If you live in the Southern Highlands help is on the way. Contact VOLWING on 48694617 and we will put you in contact with local people to find out more.

23.01.2022 Highlands Community Centre The Bowral Highland Community Centre provides a whole range of services for their clients in this region. It has also been a Tax Help Centre for the past 16 years providing help for those who need to complete tax returns. The centre is looking for volunteers to become part of the ATO-trained community network which helps people complete their tax returns online using MyTax. WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP? The ATO provide free training and no previous exper...ience is required. You simply help people with simple individual tax matters and lodge their returns with MyTax. You get trained up with a skill and you help people at the same time. Pretty good idea really. the ATO will even reimburse all volunteers with any out of pocket expenses such as travel and phone use. Interested? Contact VOLWING 48694617. They need Volunteers NOW. See more

22.01.2022 Berrima District Historical & Family History Museum A volunteer is required to help with general duties such as meeting and greeting, simple data entry and providing information to visitors. Flexible hours. Interested in local history and tourism? Call Volwing 48694617. https://www.berrimadistricthistoricalsociety.org.au//curr/

22.01.2022 Volunteer Required Urgently. The Mittagong Memorial Hall Management Committee require a minutes secretary. A volunteer is needed to take minutes at meetings which are held once a month at the Mittagong Playhouse. Meetings only last for about 90 minutes and the job requires the volunteer to simply email the minutes to the Secretary and other committee members. A laptop is available for the minutes person. Can you help? Contact VOLWING on 48694617.

21.01.2022 The Bowral Public School Canteen NEEDS YOU!!! School canteens play a vita role in everyday school life and have much to offer to students,parents and friends of the school community. Apart from providing interesting and healthy eating choices for students, school canteens allow mums,dads, grandparents and friends to become part of the day to day school community. Canteens also provide much needed revenue for the school which is used to provide resources for students and sta...ff. The Bowral Public School BEEHIVE canteen operates 5 days a week and at the moment is feeling the pinch of a shortage of canteen helpers. Helpers simply prepare food, sell food over the counter, prepare lunch orders and clean up at the end of the day. The school needs volunteers NOW. Hours are from 9.30am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday but shifts can be organised and hours can be flexible. Want to help? Contact Lucy Rogers 0411394238 or Adriana Neill-Stevens 0418468531 and they will be able to explain to you the general task descriptions. Alternatively, ring Volwing 48694617 and we will steer you in the right direction. REMEMBER - Schools are the most effective learning environments with strong volunteer support. See more

21.01.2022 Warrigal welcomes volunteers and is seeking volunteers to assist with one-on-one visits to visit Warrigal residents on a regular basis and engage in conversation, reading and writing of letters to reduce the risk of isolation and loneliness. The volunteer can work as many hours as desired although this cannot exceed 16 hours per week. The relevant Service Manager and Recreational Activities Officer will provide instructions and guidance to volunteers. The volunteer will require a strong commitment to working with older people, the ability to work as part of a team and the ability to apply the Warrigal Code of Conduct and the values of Integrity, Respect, Compassion and Innovation. Please contact Volwing on 4869 4617, Mondays to Thursdays from 9:30am to 12:30pm or via email to [email protected]

21.01.2022 BECOME A TAX HELP VOLUNTEER Last year more than 750 Tax Help volunteers assisted around 29000 people on low income to lodge their tax returns. The ATO are again seeking volunteers to help at Tax Help Centres across Australia. Why Volunteer? The benefits are two-way: 1. You have the opportunity to help a person in your community who needs help and cannot afford an accountant to do their returns.... 2. By becoming part of the MyTax program the volunteer receives training and accreditation and you may later pursue other directions in this area. All volunteers are covered by insurance and are reimbursed for any out of pocket expenses. See link below for details or contact Volwing on 48694617 and we will steer you in the right direction. https://www.ato.gov.au//Tax-/Become-a-Tax-Help-volunteer/ See more

21.01.2022 VOLUNTEER TO DO SOMETHING LIFE CHANGING Primary School Ethics Teaching. Primary Ethics is a not-for-profit organisation that is authorised to develop and deliver special education in ethics to children in Primary School. Volunteer Ethics Teachers do not need a background in teaching or ethics , just a willingness to learn how to deliver lessons.You receive full training and the lesson materials and teaching resources are provided. For more information check out the link below and do not hesitate to contact Volwing on 48694617 or email [email protected] https://primaryethics.com.au/about-ethics-classes/

20.01.2022 SOS - Urgent Vinnies at Mittagong require shop assistants now. Type of work - Retail and sales Duration - Ongoing commitment with flexible hours Monday to Saturday (but usually one full day) Training - Volunteers will receive in-house training specific to the role. ... Requirements- National Police Check and Working With Children check which can be organised by Vinnies. Vinnies shops are a well-established and much-loved part of the Aussie retail landscape. They help needy people in so many different ways. They need you now. Ideal opportunity for NewStart people. Please ring Volwing 48694617 ASAP. See more

20.01.2022 DRIVERS WANTED FOR MENTOR PROGRAM Volwing is running a very successful Driver Mentor Program helping young people (16-24 years of age) to complete their log books and eventually obtain their car licence. The young people in this program usually do not have the family support needed to complete their learner driver log books. Mentors simply accompany the drivers so they can complete their hours. If you feel you could help please call Volwing on 48694617. This is a program that really does help someone in need.

18.01.2022 We Need Volunteers - Car Drivers,bus drivers,tutors, readers,kitchen hands,charity shop assistants, commumity radio presenters, hospital patient assistants,museum assistants, school canteen helpers,garden helpers,eco compost gardeners,secretaries,committee members,companions,mentor drivers - THE LIST IS ENDLESS. Ring VOLWING - The Community NEEDS YOU NOW!!! 48694617.

18.01.2022 Berrima District Historical & Family Museum. This busy museum needs volunteers to help out on weekends. Volunteers can fill a variety of roles varying from reception duties to documenting collections. if you are interested in helping please do not hesitate to contact Volwing on 48694617.

17.01.2022 THE BERRIMA COURTHOUSE MUSEUM This historical museum requires information centre volunteers. Volunteers will man the centre and shop and provide general tourist information, answer questions about the history of the courthouse, sell goods and greet and meet visitors. Interested? Contact Volwing on 48694617 ASAP. They NEED volunteers NOW.

17.01.2022 YOUTH MENTOR DRIVING PROGRAM - A New Initiative. Volunteering Wingecarribee in association with St Vincent de Paul and Moss Vale Holden are planning to operate a program to target young people who need to complete their 120 hour driving practice. Many young people do not have the cars or personnel to help them complete this vital practical driving experience. The program will use volunteer mentors who will supervise the drivers, allow them to complete their mandatory hours and hopefully obtain a drivers licence. We all know how difficult this can be for some people and how it is a major stumbling block for young ones to start a pathway to employment. Watch this space for more updates. If you feel that you could help in any way as a volunteer to enable this program to successfully run please do not hesitate to contact VOLWING on 48694617.

16.01.2022 Have you seen our great ad at the New Empire Cinema Bowral. The advertisement which last for 30 seconds has been playing for over a month and has had success in attracting volunteers for organisations in the Southern Highlands. http://www.empirecinema.com.au/

16.01.2022 EDUCATION - Everybody has a role in educating or enriching the lives of someone else. Both Colo Vale and Berrima Public Schools require the help of volunteers in the following areas: Colo Vale - Readers, Maths Assistant - approx 1 hour per week for small children requiring assistance. Colo Vale is also looking for someone who could help with their Ecogarden and composting. Is this YOU? Berrima Public are also requiring a volunteer to help to manage their Ecogarden as well.... If you could help please contact Volwing ASAP on 48694617 and we will steer you in the right direction See more

15.01.2022 Over 55 and Receiving Newstart? Did you know that if you need to do 15 hours a week volunteering we can connect you with organisations that will help you achieve this goal? See Volunteering Wingecarribee and we will find the right volunteering work for you. 48694617 - [email protected]

15.01.2022 St Vincent de Paul Needs YOU!! All shops around the Southern Highlands need assistants to help with sorting, stocking and selling of goods. There are three shops, one in Mittagong, another in Bowral and the third in Moss Vale. Can you help for a few hours a day? Contact Volwing on 48694617 and we will steer you in the right direction.

14.01.2022 Volunteers for NATIONAL TRUST properties in the Southern Highlands. Harpers Mansion and Retford House are both important historical properties and are under the control of The National Trust. Volunteers are being sought for both properties. Retford Park requires volunteers to help with house staff duties, guiding tours, gardening, admin duties and marketing. Harpers mansion requires volunteers to assist with greeting and guiding visitors through the mansion and garden surrou...nds. If you could help please do not hesitate to contact Volwing on 48694617. http://harpersmansion.com.au/ https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/retford-park/

13.01.2022 CREATIVE SPACE Have you been thinking about checking out Creative Space? Find out what we do as a community centre. Pop in anytime from 11am to 3pm on Wednesday 5th or Thursday 6th September... We'll have Birthday cake at 11am both days. Bring your lidded travel cup and make a cuppa, take a look around, meet some Creative Makers and even make something yourself if you would like! At 11am Friday 7th September there is the Launch of our Pop Up Exhibition "Our Story So Far..." w...hich is held at the Moss Vale Civic Centre. Meet at the display cabinet at 11am for a peruse and view. Many works will be for sale. We'll move into the Theatrette at 11:20 for some short speeches, entertainment and you guessed it.. MORE cake! We'll also have tea and coffee available. Come one come all! https://www.facebook.com/CreativeSpaceSouthernHighlands See more

13.01.2022 We are back and we need new volunteers. Please do not hesitate to drop in and have a talk with our friendly staff.

12.01.2022 We have a real shortage of mentor drivers. Can you help? All you need is to make yourself available one hour per week to help some young person in need. Call Volwing on 48694617.

11.01.2022 Merry Xmas To All Volunteers Volwing would like to wish all volunteers and organisations a very Merry Xmas and a safe and happy New Year.

11.01.2022 Be part of an initiative to help aged people thrive in a digital world. The Highlands Community Centre in Bowral is helping to promote an Australian Government scheme called Be Connected which aims to offer in-person support to help people develop their digital skills and confidence. The scheme offers support for aged people in using mobile phones,tablets,the internet, online shopping and social online sites as well as understanding the concepts of data, wi-fi and online sa...fety. Volwing is searching for a volunteer with a reasonable technological background to help run this program through Stafford Cottage. The volunteer would need to have an understanding of the Be Connected website and be available about two hours a week to work with participants in the program. CAN YOU HELP? Contact Volwing on 48694617 and we will get you started. Please share this with other pages. https://www.highlandscommunity.org.au/ See more

11.01.2022 Have you some spare time? ... then perhaps you might like to become a volunteer at ANTHEM CARE. Anthem is a unique, integrated care community providing assisted independent living, full care, respite and specialised care for dementia patients for residents in the Southern Highlands. This organisation relies significantly on volunteer support for assisting staff with programs and activities for residents. At the moment Anthem require the assistance of a volunteer bus driver to drive a vehicle once a month for various excursions around and outside the Highlands region. The volunteer will need a LR licence. If you feel that you could help please do not hesitate to contact Michelle on 48628561 or Volwing on 48694617. http://anthemcare.com.au/

10.01.2022 Southern Highlands Community Transport require a volunteer with background skills in keyboarding and a sound knowledge in organisation policy and procedures.If you feet that you could help in any way please contact Volwing on 48694617.

09.01.2022 Southern Highlands Community Transport urgently require THREE car drivers for various roles, including taking elderly people for shopping and medical appointments. This is an opportunity to be part of a transport group that provides transport for the frail and elderly as well as people living with a disability and their carers. These volunteer positions would suit those persons on the NEWSTART program. If interested, please do not hesitate to contact Volwing on 48694617.

09.01.2022 Free Learner Parent/Supervisor Workshop and Learner Log Book Run Programs. See details below for dates and workshop details. http://media.wsc.nsw.gov.au/council-supports-learner-drive/

08.01.2022 CANCER COUNCIL (GAPS) The Cancer Council GAPS(General and Practical Support) Southern Highlands offers to local cancer patients transport to treatment. How can you HELP? GAPS requires the services of volunteers who can drive patients to the Cancer Centre in Bowral or further afield to places such as Sydney, Campbelltown, Liverpool or Wollongong.You can use your own car and all expenses relating to the running of your car can be claimed. This is a great community venture. Ring Volwing asap on 48694617 and we will get you organised.

06.01.2022 Moss Vale Public School Country Fair One of the best country fairs in the Highlands is on again this year. The school needs YOU to help. Have a few hours to spare? Then volunteer. Ring VOLWING on 48694617 and we will get you started.

05.01.2022 YOU ARE INVITED Volwing are hosting a morning tea and IT morning to promote their new TECHKNOW program which aims to provide a friendly IT service for elderly people. WHEN? Thursday, 28th November WHERE? Moss Vale Community Hall (Queen Street ,MV) TIME? 10am-12 noon.... BRING YOUR DEVICES ALONG RSVP to Volwing 48694617 email [email protected] See more

05.01.2022 THE DRIVER MENTOR PROGRAM Our First Success We now have 9 driver mentors and our students have already driven more than 1300kms in our Mitsubishi car. Below is a photo of our first student driver to complete their log book and successfully obtain their driver licence. Well done team.

04.01.2022 VOLWING- Our Special Community Programs Apart from assisting local community organisations with volunteers Volwing has developed two programs specifically designed to help young people and another to help seniors. Our Learner Driver Mentor Program has been operating for about 12 months and uses volunteers to help disadvantaged young adults achieve their 120 hours driving for their log book requirements. We supply the car and the volunteer supervisor and young people fulfil... their requirement for driving before completing their Provisional licence test. Volwing is also ready to kick of their new TECHKNOW Program which will provide support for interested older people to develop IT skills so they can stay connected, informed and enjoy a safe experience online. It has been shown that connectedness can reduce isolation. Most older people prefer ageing at home, they want to stay in their own home but they need to plan ahead so it suits them in their older age. Technology and connectedness are key to this planning. The TechKnow initiative in the Southern Highlands has funding support from the Australian Government’s Be Connected Program, from IMB Bank Community Foundation and from Veolia Mulwaree Trust. Volwing currently is recruiting volunteer mentors. Young people tend to take the use of digital devices for granted. Meeting older people who have never used a computer, tablet or mobile phone, and explaining how it opens up a whole new world of connectedness, is likely to be engaging and rewarding. If you are interested in becoming a TechKnow volunteer mentor, please contact Volwing on 02 4869 4617. See more

04.01.2022 All holders of Senior Cards received an email this week inviting them to take advantage of the opportunities presented by volunteering. The blurb read as: Volunteers make a difference in their communities and in the lives of others. Volunteers develop new friendships and social networks, learn new skills and gain experience that can transform their lives. They are happier, healthier and more socially connected. The NSW Volunteering website was launched on 6 November 2017 by t...he Minister responsible for Volunteering, Ray Williams MP. The website was developed to support and promote volunteering as a commitment of the NSW Volunteering Strategy 2016 2020. The volunteer recruitment portal currently has 1471 organisations across NSW using the site. One of the organisations mentioned was Volunteering Wingecarribee. We have at present over 100 immediate positions which need to be filled around the Highlands. Give us a call on 48694617 and I am sure we can find something that will interest you. The NSW Volunteering site can be accessed by following the following link: www.volunteering.nsw.gov.au

02.01.2022 2019 IS THE YEAR FOR YOU TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Volunteering offers so much to you and the community Research has shown that volunteering: Is good for your health - increases your longevity You may learn new skills... You have a positive impact on a person or your community You meet new people There is a sense of belonging It can be fun. Give Volwing a call on 48694617 and we are sure that we can get you started. See more

01.01.2022 WE NEED MENTOR DRIVER VOLUNTEERS VolWing Learner Driver Mentor Program (VLDMP) is a grassroots community based program designed to support disadvantaged new drivers, aged between 16 and 24 years, to become licensed by allowing them use of a vehicle for on-road practice while a volunteer mentor supervises the driver. Mentor Drivers are needed to act as supervising drivers and mentors to new leaner drivers. As a supervising driver you will ensure that the leaner driver comple...tes their log book correctly and gains experience in a range of driving conditions including night driving. To be a mentor driver for VLDMP you will need the following: A full NSW drivers licence A good driving record A Police check A working with children check A willingness to work with people from a wide range of community and cultural groups. It costs you nothing to be a mentor driver. A training course has been designed by NSW YouthSafe for mentor drivers. If you require any further information please call Volwing (Wingecarribee Volunteer Centre) on 4869 4617 or via email to [email protected]