Definition of formal volunteering
Formal volunteering is an activity which takes place through not for profit organisations or projects and is undertaken:.
Benefits
to be of benefit to the community and the volunteer;
No payment
for no financial payment; and
Free will
of the volunteer’s own free will and without coercion
Volunteer Positions
in designated volunteer positions only..
The benefits of volunteering
Happiness
Happiness Volunteers are happier, healthier and sleep better than those who don’t volunteer.
Skill building
Skill building Did you know over 85% of HR Managers look for volunteering on CVs? Learn new skills and get ahead in the job market.
Health
Health Sustained volunteering is associated with better mental health.
Community
The experience of helping others provides meaning, a sense of self-worth and inclusion.
Volunteering links
Volunteering Victoria is the state peak body for volunteering. – read more
ChelCSS relies on volunteers to support the agency in meeting the needs of our clients. We at ChelCSS Support and train it’s volunteers in the ‘Community Support workers course – CHCCS004’ which is a recognised competency based training course. read more
