• Volunteer
• Various Locations – Melbourne Metro
• Immediate Start
• Contribute to the community in a meaningful and fulfilling way

Mind Australia Limited is one of Australia’s leading community-managed specialist mental health service providers. We have been supporting people dealing with the day-to-day impacts of mental illness, as well as their families, friends and carers for over 40 years. Mind is committed to diversity and social inclusion.

About the role

‘PALS’ is a social/recreational program where volunteers are matched one-to-one with a person experiencing mental ill-health and/or Carers. The main focus of the program is on social connectedness and developing social and recreational opportunities, as well as building a relationship to combat social isolation. Pals operates in the Northern, Western and Inner City areas of Melbourne.

We are looking for volunteers in locations across Melbourne!

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the community and are willing to travel to the below suburbs we want to hear from you.

• Glenroy
• Brunswick
• Ascot Vale
• Northcote
• Coburg
• Werribee
• North Melbourne
• Moonee Ponds
• Preston
• Epping
• Mernda
• Greenvale
• Mill Park
• Prahran
• Hawthorn
• Williamstown

Our consumers often have special requests that can significantly impact their recovery, if you have a specialised skill or are passionate about any of the following our PALS look forward to meeting you soon! Do you:

• Speak one or more languages
• Love the outdoors
• Enjoy a good gym workout
• Have experience being a parent

What to expect as a Volunteer:

• We look for people to commit to the PALS program for 12 months
• Meet with the consumers once a fortnight for around two hours – this can vary
• Help the individuals recovery journey by believing in them, by being there and listening, encouraging them to develop and build new skills, and assisting them to participate in the environments in which they live
• Receive an induction to Mind and PALS, training, and ongoing support throughout your time with the PALS program

Our consumers range in age, and for this opportunity we are ideally looking for mature minded and responsible Volunteers with a passion for helping people. This opportunity would ideally suit people with great availability Monday to Friday during business hours (with some flexibility).

If you would like to make a meaningful contribution to the community and a significant difference to the life of a person experiencing mental ill-health and/or their Carer we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

To obtain a position description and apply online please click Apply Now - reference number 13080 . Online applications must be submitted by the close date. Please contact the person below for more information.

We welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National Police Record Check. Any adverse outcomes of a National Police Record Check, may be considered in the context of the implementation of a risk assessment.