Ashley
Hi everybody. I’m just here to tell you a little bit about my volunteering experience which I did probably about 10 years ago now at the neighbourhood community house. It was a really valuable, worthwhile experience and basically I volunteered to be a bit of a teacher assistant with a program for disenfranchising youth who […]
Jess Hardy
Hi. My name’s Jess. I’m here today to give you a bit of an overview as to my experience volunteering and how that introduced me to the workforce. I’ll give you a bit of an overview intro to me first. I’m a sustainability consultant. I was a graphic designer but had a bit of a […]
Christopher Coutts
Christopher Coutts, 22, volunteers in the community house sector as a receptionist one day a week. Chris grew up in a “low income” family but was determined to stop the cycle and has enrolled in a Bachelor Degree of Information Technology and become the first in his family to complete a degree. He also admits […]
Rose Street Op Shop
Manager Debbie Watson Debbie Watson is the Manager of the Rose Street Op Shop in Upper Ferntree Gully. The money raised at the Op Shop supports Tamminya House, a motel style set of seven units that provide short term crisis accommodation for victims of domestic violence, single parents and their children. “We have about 20 […]
Mary and Andrew
Disability Support Worker Mary Elliott works for Interchange Outer East and a couple of years ago she decided on a career change from her former work as a naturopath and owner of health food shop. She returned to TAFE and studied for her Certificate in Community services. That led into a “real interest” in disability […]
Feed One Feed All
FOFA stands for Feed One, Feed All and it’s all about helping people in need by addressing food insecurity and providing hot fresh meals. FOFA came about after the massive storm that ripped through the Dandenong Ranges in June 2021. Those who experienced it said it was an absolute miracle no-one was killed. There were […]
Quentin
My name is Quentin and I have a very special job. My job is being a therapy dog. I volunteer to help humans feel good and in return humans make me feel good. How can you use your skills to volunteer.
Computer Basics – Build Your Confidence & Update Your Skills
Do you have the slightest idea on how the computer works? “What is going on with my computer system?” You may not want to learn everything about computers but understanding your computer helps you to use it with ease in your study, work and life. Topics covered: Understanding the keys on the keyboard & how […]
Intermediate Digital Skills
Revision of basic digital skills including changing settings, blocking phone calls, text messages and emails, including scanning and signing PDF’s, creating emails with attachments, editing photos and downloading and updating apps and operating systems.
Digital Essentials Level 1
Need help using smartphones and tablets? Small classes with friendly tutor, non threatening environment. Learning what your devices can do besides text and call people. Take photos, update Apps, send and receive emails, blocking phone calls and emails. Creating a My Gov account, learn about internet banking and scam awareness, linking Centrelink or ATO to […]