THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AND SUPPORT CASTLEMAINE SAFE SPACE

Volunteer

Becoming a Peer Volunteer (PV) at Castlemaine Safe Space is a process that is supported by our Volunteer Coordinator (VC), Mark.

 How does it work and what does it involve?

  1. You emailing volunteers@castlemainesafespace.org expressing your interest or filling out the form below, then :

  2. Receiving a follow up, introductory phone call in response

  3. An interview with the VC and another PV for up to an hour to explore suitability for the role.

  4. Formal training provided by Roses in the Ocean- 6 online self-paced modules, and 2 Face to Screen facilitated Workshops (each 4.5- 6.5 hours duration).

  5. Undertaking a Police Check and Working with Children Check

Once onboarded, PVs are asked to do 1-2 shifts at Safe Space each month (a shift is 3.5 hours, open to guests for 2.5 hours). Ongoing support is provided.

 If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please fill out the form below:

Other ways to get involved or support us:

Alongside, or instead of, doing shifts at Safe Space, you can also offer your services to volunteer in a number of ways, for example;

  • Attending Awareness Raising events like local markets

  • Providing admin support to the Working Group

  • Other special projects undertaken within the guideline of the Strategic Plan

 Anyone can:

  • Donate to our Community Pantry

  • Drop bottles and cans to the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme, and choose Castlemaine Safe Space to receive the funds. To donate use the Zone Operator app or use the Donation Partner ID at your refund point. More information here: https://cdsvic.org.au/donating

  • Follow us on Facebook and Instagram – and share our posts! Spreading the word is a great way to help!

  • Tell your friends and family about us.