As a not for profit organisation,
VACRO depends on the generous work of its volunteers. The
voluntary work offered at VACRO is interesting, diverse and
supported by training and supervision. There are a range of
opportunities to suit different skills sets and interests.
Over the recent years we have had a diverse range of people
volunteer their services, mostly on a casual basis. Our
volunteers range from 18 to 72 years of age and and come
from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds.
A number of Law and Social Work graduates have undertaken
their work placement with us, with great success.
We extend genuine thanks to all who volunteer at VACRO and
those who offer their time to assisting us to maintain a
wide range of programs.
What can I do as a volunteer?
VACRO has several key areas that
volunteers assist with in our organisation:
- We have a loyal team of volunteers who help with
Prisoner Banking paperwork each fortnight.
- We have volunteers in our community project, such as
Second Chance Cycles in Collingwood
- We have volunteers that are using their time
and skills to conduct research for VACRO
- Other volunteers have assisted with VACRO’s reception,
providing back up and cover during lunch breaks so that
reception can stay open throughout the day and provide
prisoners and their families with access to our services and
information. - And we have more than 40 women from all
walks of life who are trained in the VACRO
Women’s Mentoring Program. How
do I become a volunteer at VACRO?
If you think you might be interested in
volunteer work at VACRO, please contact us by calling 9605
1900 during business hours or email your CV to
info@vacro.org.au.
We offer a friendly and comfortable environment and can
tailor a volunteer role to suit your schedule and interests.
All volunteers receive support, supervision and training at
our head office, located in the CBD.
Current Volunteer Positions at VACRO
We are currently looking to build our
volunteer team to assist on Reception during lunch hours to
ensure that our telephone service is maintained. If you are
interested please call or email us at the contact details
listed above.
Student Placements
VACRO has limited capacity to host students within the
organisation in either research or social work placements.
If you are interested in doing a student placement at VACRO,
please send a resume and some information about yourself and
what part of the organisation you would be interested in
doing your placement in to
info@vacro.org.au. Please note that student placements
for 2011 are currently filled and we will be accepting
applications again in early 2012.
Red Cross Volunteer Positions
VACRO, in partnership with Red
Cross, Port Phillip Prison and Fulham Correctional Centre
operate two Prison Visitor Centres. The Visitor Resource
Centres located at Port Phillip Prison and Fulham
Correctional Centre offer non-specialist volunteer support
to families and friends visiting their loved ones in prison
Trained volunteers work at both Visitor's Resource
Centres to provide refreshments, support and information to
visitors before and/or after their visit.
For more information or enquire about volunteering please
contact Red Cross on 8327 7726 or go to
http://www.redcross.org.au/vic/
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