Volunteering

As a grassroots mental health service, ARAFEMI has a long history of volunteer involvement. Our volunteers are our most valuable asset in making a difference for Victorian families and carers.

Operating a diverse range of Family Support and mental health services we offer a variety of volunteer opportunities. We have volunteer roles available both during the day and after hours. We are looking for volunteers across a number of programs, each requiring different sets of skills.

Our current Volunteer roles include:

• Telephone support worker – Carer Helpline
• Speakers Bank
• Support group convenor
• Peer Mentor
• Carer Advocate
• Media Monitor

Download further information about our volunteer opportunities  

Click here for dates of Volunteer Induction Training sessions for 2008.

To volunteer with ARAFEMI you must be:

• Able to commit to volunteer with ARAFEMI for a period of 12 months with no more than 3 months of time where you will be unavailable to volunteer (i.e. – due to holidays, study requirements etc)
• Willing to complete a Police Check
• Prepared to undertake our Volunteer Induction Training Program – requiring attendance for training across 5 sessions
• Able to undertake program specific induction training. Note: Some programs will require you to undertake program specific training, whilst training for other programs will be provided "on the job."
• Reliable & committed to the values and vision of ARAFEMI

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please complete our Volunteer Application Form.

All Information Nights and Training are held at ARAFEMI Head Office, 270 Auburn Road Hawthorn 3122. See contact us for map.

Places are limited 

For further information:  

• Phone our Volunteer Coordinator - ph.9810 9300 or
• Email - volunteers@arafemi.org.au or
• Mail - ARAFEMI 270 Auburn Road Hawthorn 3122