Maria Tsopanis - AMES
The role of volunteers in supporting and strengthening newly arrived communities is not only important, but essential. Why?
- It provides bridging capital Settlement Volunteers – hands on practical assistance in the first six months of settlement including attending appointments, Centrelink, Medicare etc.
- Mentor program – As a mentor provide support and advice to assist cultural adjustment of gaining employment in Australia
- Multicultural Hub Volunteers – range of administration, leading conversation classes, helping with Men’s and Women’s Retreat, Job Club, events, Tax Help
- Meaningful Engagement Model – activities with asylum seekers, sports, arts, IT, education.
Social Enterprise – Cooking/Catering, administration.
All volunteers must undergo the following:
- Training – Each volunteer program has a tailored training package