Volunteering with families, children and people with a disability

Foster carers, disability carers, drivers, people to care for children in their homes and people to run activities for children are urgently needed in Melbourne’s North and West.

Volunteers are men and women from all walks of life who are able to provide stability, love and support to vulnerable children that Baptcare cares for.

Volunteers are provided with on-going training and support by experienced staff. Please call us to enquire today on 9373 3800 or send us an email to familyservices@baptcare.org.au.

Positions available at Baptcare's family services division include:

Foster carers

Baptcare urgently needs foster carers to provide a happy, safe and secure home for children living in Melbourne's cities of Moonee Valley and Brimbank who are unable to remain in their own homes. Carers can choose from short term, longer term or regular respite and can come from all walks of life. If you live in Moonee Valley or Brimbank call us today. If you live outside those areas please call the foster care hotline on 1800 013 088. Read our FAQ about Foster Care.

Volunteer drivers

Baptcare needs Volunteer Drivers to play a crucial role in the Foster Care program by driving children in care to and from visits with their natural parents, school and other activities.

Disability caregivers / volunteers

Baptcare needs Caregivers/Volunteers for three different programs to help children with disabilities:

  • RAP: Provide fun recreation respite on a Saturday;
  • Home Stay: Provide regular, planned overnight respite;
  • Family Options: Provide long term care.

Volunteers receive 24/7 support and reimbursement for any out of pocket costs.

Home Visiting Volunteer

Baptcare's Home-Start program needs volunteers to visit vulnerable families with children under the age of five for two hours a week and:

  • provide emotional support and friendship;
  • pass on your parenting strategies to a new mum or dad;
  • play with children;
  • transport families to appointments.

Volunteer playgroup assistant

Baptcare needs a Volunteer Playgroup Assistant to assist the Home-Start Coordinator with planning activities for the playgroup, which is run in Brimbank.

For more information on becoming a foster carer or volunteering at Baptcare's family services division, contact 9373 3800 or send an email to familyservices@baptcare.org.au.

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