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Find Support
Counselling
Children's Counselling
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Prepare Enrich
Counselling Appointments
Volunteer Counsellors
Counselling FAQ's
Testimonials
Other personal support
Family Violence Recovery Services
The DAWN Program
Support Groups
SaSSing choir
What is Family Violence?
The Dorothy Rose Fund
Integrated Family Services
Referrals
Wellbeing Groups
Men’s Health & Wellbeing
Men's Health & Wellbeing Counselling
Social Support for Seniors
Social Support Groups
Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme
Volunteer in Social Support
Information and Emergency Relief
Student Wellbeing
Other support
Practical assistance
Doncare Pets
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Christmas assistance
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Get Involved
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Social Support Volunteer Application
Yes! I want to volunteer in Doncare's Social Support Program
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Please select which Social Support program you wish to volunteer in:
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YOUR DETAILS
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Volunteers will be matched with recipients who share similar interests or background as a starting point for building an ongoing connection.
MATCHING PREFERENCES
Please tell us why you would like to volunteer in Doncare's Social Support program.
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What interests and hobbies do you have?
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Are you involved with any local community groups, activities, church, service or club?
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Please include any other information that may assist us to match you. For example: experience & knowledge with older people; cultural heritage; childhood; family; travel
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Please indicate whether you are interested in being matched with someone who shares common interests. For instance, you may wish to be matched with a female or a male. Or perhaps someone who speaks the same language as you.
How did you find out about volunteering at Doncare?
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PROFESSIONAL AND VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
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Have you undertaken volunteering work before?
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If yes, what type of volunteer work have you undertaken?
YOUR AVAILABILITY
When are you available to volunteer?
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How often would you like to volunteer?
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What date would you be available to commence volunteering?
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EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS
Please provide contact details for people that we can contact in the event of an emergency. In doing so, you authorise Doncare to contact the people listed on your behalf in the event of an emergency.
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I Agree
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Telephone:
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2. Name
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PERSONAL DETAILS
Is there any medical issue or injury that could affect the type of volunteering you undertake?
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If yes, please describe
Do you have a current Victorian Licence?
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Have you had any motor vehicle collisions in the past 12 months? If yes, please describe
Have you received any traffic infringements in the last 12 months? If yes, please describe
Can you make a commitment to volunteer for a minimum of 12 months?
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REFERENCES
Please provide details of two people who are prepared to provide a reference for you. A professional reference for an experienced worker is typically a former employer or colleague
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2. Name
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Declaration
I agree to abide by the policies and procedures adopted by Doncare Social Support for Seniors/Doncare Community Visitors Scheme. I understand that before I can undertake voluntary work, I must have successfully completed an orientation period and training
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I declare that the information I have entered on this application form as I have answered is true and correct. I agree that I am willing to undergo a Police Check if required.
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I understand and agree that if I wish to withdraw this authorisation it will be my responsibility to inform Doncare of this and if there is any issue that I am unsure of, I will ask for the issue to be explained to my satisfaction by Doncare staff.
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