Volunteer

Thinking of becoming an East Creek volunteer?

East Creek volunteers are a valued and important part of the Centre's life.

Our volunteers generously contribute their time and skills to help make East Creek a vibrant and valuable community service.

Volunteering at East Creek is fun, interesting and rewarding.

Through volunteering with us you will:

make a difference to your life and the lives of others
have fun and meet new people
learn new skills and teach your skills to others
challenge yourself and develop professionally and personally
gain practical work skills and explore career and job opportunities

So what are you waiting for?

Get started today on your volunteer career.

Call us on 4639 2755 or email us at

We'd love to hear from you!

Tutor Required - Skills for Life Program
Volunteer initially, may lead to a paid position

Are you passionate about literacy?
Are you an ex-teacher or do you hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment?
Are you looking for a volunteer role that may ultimately lead to 15 hours paid work a week?

If you answered 'yes' to all three questions, or would like to know more, contact East Creek Community Centre on 4639 2755 or email

Read what some of our wonderful and dedicated volunteers have to say...

Erin

Hi! My name is Erin.

I came to the Centre 13 years ago as a volunteer in the Day Care Centre and I also worked in the back garden. Later I became the cleaner for the centre.

Many funny things have happened along the way in my journey at the centre and have met some very interesting people along the way.

My most positive experience is that I've aged gracefully.

I'm always telling others about the centre and in particular about the fruit & veg, eggs, bread, computer lessons, plus a lot more.

I would tell people to try volunteering as you meet and greet lovely people and have a lot of fun as well.

Trevor

I started at East Creek midway through 2007.

They were looking for another gardener and as I was half-way through a Cert 2 in Horticulture I decided to apply. Have finished a Cert 3 now and found it easy to do as I was getting hands-on experience. I have learnt by my mistakes. Took out 3rd prize in the 2008 Carnival of Flowers.

Have started to do Floral Art through the Neighbourhood Centre. I have found an artistic side to myself that I didn't know that I possessed. I have been successful in two competitions. Took 3rd prize at Gardenfest and a 1st and 2nd at the Camellia Show. All the success has come from the teacher, Heather, as she understands where my creativity is coming from. I find it very relaxing and therapeutic after a day in the garden.

Beverley

I started at East Creek Neighbourhood Centre on the 14/4/09 after looking for something worthwhile to do. I came in as a volunteer and along the way have made many friends and have gained computer skills which I now use in my everyday life.

My positive experience has been that I met a lot of people both volunteer and general public and have gained an insight as to what the centre can offer the community.

I would recommend the centre to anyone and even if they just dropped in for a cuppa and a chat they would see what we do.

I am enjoying volunteering here and say to others to give it a try.

Carmen

My name is Carmen and my journey started in SA after I lost my husband. I came to QLD in 2007 and joined different clubs but never found the satisfaction I was looking for until I became a volunteer at ECNC.

It is through the great staff that I found a purpose for my life and I began to grow. I now teach computing for seniors and have helped to develop a programme called Life Focus. I learned a whole lot more about myself and even took on a computer course at the local TAFE to improve my knowledge in the world of computers so that I can bring it back and share it with others.

I took up my art/painting under the guidance of a lovely man named Bill - also a volunteer at ECNC - who is also a part of my growth as a person. There are so many other things here at the centre. So if you are feeling a bit lost and would like to grow and develop new skills and make new friends, why not do as I have done and come along and join us.

A good cup of tea and a chat is always here and we would love to see you. I have not regretted my decision to come and join the centre as a volunteer and I'm sure you won't either.