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Volunteer Program
We would not be able to achieve the all things we do without the support of our committed volunteers who help with each of our programs. We have an extensive volunteer program with over 150 volunteers currently involved in all aspects of the Network. Volunteers have direct contact with the clients and provide mentor support for the ESL classes, computer clubhouse, and a sewing program for women and individual tutoring.

Volunteers also participate in administration duties, cooking, gardening, fundraising, marketing and the Board of Management.

We also run a 'Community Networkers' volunteer program. All Networkers receive a tailored training program for 7 weeks for 2.5 hours per week and commit to a six-month involvement. . The Networkers bring English programs and other support to people who cannot attend the Network, including many local women who have preschool children and are unable to attend full time classes.

Fundraising Activities
Fundraising is essential to the continued delivery of services and programs at our oragnisation. Are you interested in organising a fundraising activity? How about considering us as a beneficiary for your next fundraising event? More details here

Join the Board
The Fitzroy Learning Network Board of Management is looking for new members. If you have the skills and expertise to help govern our organisation, please download an application form here and email it back to admin@fitzroylearningnetwork.org.au

More Volunteer Opportunities to Assist Refugee and Newly Arrived Communities

Literacy Support for Youth
Collingwood English Language School contact Mary Walsh 94197633

Fitzroy Library - Reading Buddy
Yarra Libraries is seeking volunteers to participate in the Pageturners Program in 2010. Pageturners is an after school Reading Support Program that strives to encourage children’s reading, foster a love of books,  libraries and lifelong learning. The program aims to support primary school aged children in the development of their reading and literacy skills. The program is held at Fitzroy Library and the sessions run for approximately one hour.  The children that are targeted for  the program come from English as a Second Language backgrounds.

We are looking for volunteers with Working with Children’ s checks to participate in the program.
Your role will be to be a reading buddy and listen and support children’s reading development.

• Volunteers are required to have a “Working with Children” check in order to participate in the program.
• Fluent skills in English Reading and Writing.
• A love of books and reading that a can be shared with children and young people.

The program runs during term time on Tuesdays @ 4:00- 5:00pm at  Fitzroy Library. If you are interested in participating in this program please contact:

Anna Gebhardt
Children's and Youth Services Officer

City of Yarra,  Fitzroy Library, 128 Moor Street, Fitzroy 3065
T (03) 9426 5651 F (03) 9426 5658
E anna.gebhardt@yarracity.vic.gov.au
W www.yarracity.vic.gov.au/library/

Fitzroy Library is on the land of the Wurundjeri People

Volunteer Training and Schedules
Volunteer Information Session for 20010

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the application form, add a passport or digital photo to your CV and email them to us or bring both documents with you to the next Volunteer Information Session.

New volunteers are required to attend the Volunteer Information Session (1hr) and Orientation and Training (2 ½ hrs) in order to begin volunteering.

We ask for a minimum 12 month commitment from our volunteers, so please consider your availability before applying.

Next Information Session
Tuesday 5 October 2010 @ 6-7 pm Compulsory
Limited spaces available

Orientation and Training Session
Wednesday 13 October 2010 @ 6:30-9pm Compulsory

Download the application form here

Please email: deidre@fitzroylearningnetwork.org.au, to confirm your attendance on the evening.

Volunteer Positions
English as a Second Language Class Mentors
In class mentor for student support directed by teacher, one day a week: 9am -12pm.
No training required.
Positions available - TBA

Computer Clubhouse Mentors
Assistance in the afternoons mentoring a group of local kids from 10 -18 years.
One day a week from 3.30 - 6.30pm.
Good computer skills and a desire to work with kids. Positions available – TBA.

Sewing Class Mentors
In class student support, must have sewing skills.
Help ESL students learn to sew. Wed: 1 – 3pm.
Positions available - TBA

Community Networker
One on one English home tutoring and social support, must complete 7 week compulsory training. One day a week for 1 hour.
Positions available - TBA

Adult Study Support
Provide one on one tutoring to young students/adults studying VCE or Tertiary Education. Tutoring in study skills, essay writing and key subjects. Ideally suits those working or studying at university. Saturdays mornings at FLN for 1- 2 hours.
Positions available - TBA

Network Support
One off tasks or projects, admin duties. Assisting the Network on specific days. Positions available - TBA

Archivist
Help us archive our documents. A very important job and you will receive training from our resident archivist before she retires.

Social Events
Catering
Community Lunches
Parties and Excursions
Over 55's Social Group

Skills Bank
If you have a particular skill or Profession you may like to offer consultation, information etc.

Marketing and Fundraising
Become a member of the marketing and fundraising community or committee and provide assistance with organising and planning a variety of projects.

Event Planning
Help us plan and organise events from advocacy to fundraising that run through the year.