YMCLC have a fantastic team of volunteers who help staff in many ways and always welcome new members to the friendly team.
Volunteering is rewarding and a great way to learn new skills. It allows you to put your existing skills to use and do something for your community.
The volunteers at YMCLC perform a range of tasks including Board of Management members, reception, administration, special programs (e.g. Tax Help program, Oral History project, Boomerang Bags) and gardening.
YMCLC is a Services Australia approved organisation for volunteering undertaken to meet an activity test, mutual obligation or other participation requirements.
According to volunteeringvictoria.org.au, there are many personal benefits to volunteering and making a difference in your community. It allows you to:
• act on your values, passions and interests
• make new friendships and create professional networks
• gain work experience and learn new skills
• enjoy new social and cultural experiences
• develop personally and build confidence
• enjoy better physical and mental health
• challenge yourself in a supportive environment
• feel warm and fuzzy about helping your community
• have fun!
Since Covid YMCLC have experienced a decline in volunteer numbers and are now seeing the social impacts
this is having.
“We urge everyone to get back out and involved in the community.”
The Connecting Community in the Upper Hume Pilot program is the perfect way for volunteers to get connected to a group, activity or program that they are passionate about!
To get involved, join one of the Talking Cafés; or simply call the Community Centre, and one of the Community Connectors can link you to a suitable activity.
Visit ymclc.edu.au for more information.
1 Hargrave Court, Yarrawonga VIC 3730. RTO 21765. Phone no: 03 5744 3911.
