Category: Volunteering

May 19 to 25 is National Volunteers Week in Victoria!

19/5/2025

Thank you to all those who volunteer in some way for U3A Benalla–our Convenors (at least 35) and Committee of Management members immediately spring to mind, however there are so many more.

From members who provide technical support, take photographs, help to set up rooms and equipment, bring along cakes and slices for special occasions to those who stay behind to make sure the kitchen is tidy after tea breaks, and more.

Tech Support volunteer Graeme Greed is pictured here during a problem solving break.

Thank you so much to all our volunteers!

Tech Support Volunteer Graeme Greed

Aged Care Volunteer Visitors scheme - volunteers needed

26/1/2025

The Centre at Wangaratta is looking for participants for the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors scheme. This program brings volunteers together with elderly people in their homes or in care facilities to develop friendships that can be rewarding and valued.

Any U3A Benalla member who may be interested is asked to contact Emma Gerrett, Program Officer on 0429 295 475.

Margaret Jenkins

Intergenerational activities at Benalla P-12 and FCJ College - an opportunity for U3A members

26/1/2025

Tomorrow Today’s Education Benalla Program is delivering multiple programs to improve the wellbeing and educational outcomes of Benalla and district’s children and young people. They have written to U3A Benalla to gauge interest in running lunchtime activities on a regular basis at Benalla P-12 College and FCJ College. There would be benefits for both cohorts from intergenerational mixing.

Lunchtime activities have been successfully run at Daylesford College. You will see a list of the types of clubs run here https://www.daylesfordsc.vic.edu.au/wellbeing/clubs-societies/.

Any U3A members interested in being a part of this program are asked to contact Sally Matheson, Tomorrow Today’s Education Benalla Program Manager on 0409 967 303.

Margaret Jenkins

Are you interested in volunteering with the TAC L2P Program?

2/8/2024

The TAC L2P Program is a state-wide program funded by TAC, managed by Department of Transport and Planning and coordinated by the Council. The Benalla program aims to assist 52 young people each month, this is only possible with an active group of volunteers. The program is committed to assisting volunteers perform their role, providing training as well as ongoing support from the program coordinators. Volunteers can assist for as little as an hour a week.

Learners and mentors use vehicles, (two automatics and one manual), made possible by the program’s major sponsors, Benalla Toyota, Ovens Kia, Tyrepower Benalla, Winton Motor Raceway and Benalla Auto Club.

In a new chapter, thanks to Benalla Rotary's initiative, the program now includes older learners aged 23 and above. The trial program, launched in February 2024, has already seen success with two learners passing their drive test, and a further four older learners regularly driving, with more on a waiting list to join. This initiative highlights the community's need for tailored programs that address road safety for all age groups.

If you're interested in volunteering with the TAC L2P program, reach out to Benalla Council at 03 5760 2600 or search "Benalla L2P" online.

Natalie Phillips, L2P Coordinator, Benalla Rural City Council

Volunteering - Benalla Visitor Information Centre

9/12/2017

Volunteers play an important role as ambassadors for the Benalla area. Tourism is going through an exciting growth period in the region and volunteering presents an excellent opportunity to contribute to the local community and help visitors make the most of their stay.

You do not need to have lived in Benalla for a long time to volunteer. If you enjoy meeting and speaking with people, learning about the region and have time to give then join our enthusiastic, fun and friendly team.

Please contact the Tourism Coordinator on (03) 5760 2627 or stop by the Visitor Information Centre in Mair St and have a chat about volunteering (Open 9am to 5pm daily)

Jenny McKenna

If you would like to read Jenny's Benalla Festival 2017 Highly Commended winning writing based on her observations as a volunteer at Benalla's Visitor Information Centre - click on this link to 'Good Vibrations'.

May 19 to 25 is National Volunteers Week in Victoria!

Aged Care Volunteer Visitors scheme - volunteers needed

Intergenerational activities at Benalla P-12 and FCJ College - an opportunity for U3A members

Are you interested in volunteering with the TAC L2P Program?

Volunteering - Benalla Visitor Information Centre

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