Who we are batyr is a ‘for purpose’ preventative mental health organisation, created and driven by young people, for young people. Our vision is to see all young people engaged in positive conversations about mental health and to feel empowered to reach out for support when needed. We engage young people through conversations with other young people about mental health and wellbeing, educate through the sharing of young people’s lived experience stories and empower young people by giving them the knowledge and skills to lead mentally healthy lives; in an effort to reduce the stigma surrounding mental ill-health and creating communities that support young people’s mental health and wellbeing. In 2020 we are establishing our first volunteer program in an effort to put young people at the heart of outreach and community engagement to further extend our reach and impact. The Volunteer Team will be a group of 6 young people (aged 18-30) whose primary objective will be to consult with the Being Herd Coordinator on key decisions around engaging young people in your local area in positive conversations about mental health. We want your opinion on our batyr programs and initiatives and their relevance to your local community of young people. You will also be required to attend community events to recruit participants for workshops and participate in fundraising challenges. Key Tasks and Accountabilities Advocacy - Represent batyr at community events in an effort to recruit for upcoming events and programs and raise awareness of baty’s offerings and help-seeking pathways in your local community Consultation - Engage in a monthly team meeting to offer your ideas and perspectives on engaging your local community and have a say on other key decisions in your area. Community Engagement - Planning and facilitating activations in your community that work towards smashing the stigma around mental ill-health, promoting help-seeking and sharing skills for young people to lead mentally healthier lives. Fundraising and Events - Contributing to the event planning and project management of a new community initiative and participating in fundraising activities in your community through online crowd-funding and face-to-face activations such as barbeques and raffles. Morale and Engagement - Implementing initiatives to boost the morale of the wider volunteer team, including a social events calendar, and encouraging the team to work towards and hit set targets. Innovation and Growth - Develop the scope of the volunteer program past its current stage where the program can accommodate more volunteers in the future. Comply with batyr's policies and procedures about you More than anything else we are looking for young people, aged 18-30, with a passion for smashing the stigma around mental ill-health and promoting help-seeking opportunities for young people. We want someone with leadership qualities who is keen to share their ideas and perspective on how we can better engage youth in your community and who is willing to put time into this role to develop the program and extend batyr’s reach beyond its current state. The role is approximately 3 hours a week (With more hours around key events) and will commence in mid-March through to November. Read the full position description and apply here.

Tamworth, NSW

1/09/20 1:00 PM + more

Volunteers will provide information to visitors to Tamworth. They will be called upon to provide a number of skills which include customer service, answering telephones, using computers and operating office equipment. The Visitor Information Centre is open 7 days a week, with a need for more volunteers on Thursday, Friday and the weekend. Volunteers are welcome to express an interest in volunteering for any day of the week.

Hillvue, NSW

Through 30/07/21

Volunteers catalogue and care for the collection and install exhibitions at the Tamworth Powerstation Museum.

Tamworth, NSW

Through 30/07/21

The readers read every eight weeks for an hour on a Saturday. This reading is recorded onto disc and provided to people in the community that struggle to read the news themselves.

North Tamworth, NSW

Through 30/09/20

Basic computer skills are needed for this position. Volunteer technicians will be recording the readings onto disc and then duplicating them and sending them out to people in the community.

North Tamworth, NSW

Through 30/09/20

Cancer Council NSW’s Relay For Life (RFL) is a wonderful event where everyone in the community can join in the fight against cancer. It is a day filled with fun, festivities and strengthening and creating friendships. When you become a member of the RFL Committee, you take on great responsibility. Together with fellow committee members and your Cancer Council Staff Partner you are producing an event that can have a positive impact on the lives of thousands of people in your community and throughout the country. By helping people to raise money and cancer awareness you, and everyone involved in RFL, are escalating the fight against cancer.

Tamworth, NSW

Through 19/02/21

Volunteers will assist with a range of tasks including: 1. Accompaning the Outreach Library Assist on the home library service. This service is provided four Tuesdays per month from 9am to approximately 1pm. 2. Assisting with book selection which is carried out four Fridays per month. Volunteers follow the clients profile which highlights their reading preferences. 3. Assisting with the selection of resources for nursing home bulk loans. 4. Downloading e-audio books for clients. Volunteers must have an interest in reading and knowledge of key authors and titles.

Tamworth, NSW

Through 8/03/21

GoCo Volunteers help our older clients stay independent for longer by transporting them around the Tamworth area. Drivers transport clients from their homes around the community to medical appointments, shopping, social events and to perform errands. Transport is provided on week days, in business hours. Are you our next GoCo DRIVER in Kootingal? GoCo VOLUNTEERS: Enjoy helping people Are sociable and like a chat Have spare time Are available on regular days OR Are available for a set period of time OR Are happy to be contacted for last minute transport trips DUTIES: Driving GoCo vehicles around the local area Collect and return of GoCo clients from their homes to their desired destination Assisting with shopping items and access to destination ELIGIBILITY: Drivers MUST be willing to undergo a criminal record check. Drivers must have a full and valid drivers licence.

Kootingal, NSW

Through 18/12/20

Volunteers can assist with a range of roles including: Assist clients in the riding and harness driving program eg assisting with leading horses and side walking with the clients. Assist with setting up and packing away activity props on riding days. Assist with ground maintenance. Assist with fundraising and catering jobs to raise money for the program. Assist with administration. Assist with catering -providing morning tea and lunch for the volunteers. The Riding and Harness Driving Days are every Thursday during the school term. 9am - 3pm approximately. The first scheduled day is Thursday the 5th of March 2020. Fundraising activities can be on weekends. There are no set hours of time needed to be given by volunteers. We are happy with any amount of time that you can help out. Every adult volunteer must have a Working with Children Check.

North Tamworth, NSW

Through 4/03/21

Volunteers will assist with the preservation and maintenance of the heritage listed King George Ave. The working bees undertaken once or twice a season will involve tree planting and mulching existing trees. The working bees will be on weekends and will be half a day to a full day duration depending on numbers of volunteers.

Tamworth, NSW

Through 5/03/21

Volunteers are crucial to the operation of the Meals on Wheels service. We need volunteers to deliver meals to clients between 8am and 10am each day. Volunteers are placed on a driving roster and can volunteer 1 day a month, or as often as they are comfortable doing. Volunteers will need a drivers licence and undergo a criminal record check which we can do in the office. Applicants need to be under 70 years of age to comply with the current Government advice about managing Covid-19. Volunteers will work in teams of two and will follow safety precautions, sanitisation and social distancing guidelines to ensure both the health and safety of themselves and the Meals on Wheels clients.

South Tamworth, NSW

Through 1/04/21

Volunteers visit isolated residents in nursing homes once a fortnight. These residents do not have family to visit them and would love some companionship. Volunteers sit and chat and spend time with them within the nursing home grounds. Volunteers must have an original birth certificate or passport for identification and must have a current police check. Police checks are done by Centacare. Volunteers can visit residents in nursing homes within Tamworth and surrounding region including Moonbi.

Tamworth, NSW

Through 10/06/21