Gift Wrap for a Cause

Children`s Medical Research Institute

15-24 December 2007
It`s FUN and a great cause
You don`t have to be an expert!

Become a Christmas genie!

Genies will be out and about during this joyful season, spreading their Christmas cheer and volunteering to help shoppers with their gifts.

What are Christmas genies? ... They are wonderful volunteers who work hard to support Jeans for Genes, and among their many talents have a special one for this time of year – lovely gift wrapping.

Jeans for Genes volunteers will be staffing the gift wrap station at Shopping Centres from 15-24 December. Please help and become a genie too... simply call Lynda Dave at CMRI on (p) 02 8865 2838 or email at ldave@cmri.com.au

You can also visit our website www.jeans4genes.com.au

Shoppers are now able to not only get there gifts beautifully wrapped, but continue to support one of Australia’s most worthy causes – children’s health. Shoppers will donate $2, $3 and $5 to have their gifts wrapped and all donations received through the program will be given directly to Jeans for Genes. Jeans for Genes is the main fundraising initiative for the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) - an Australian based not-for-profit organisation which conducts basic research to understand childhood genetic diseases such as, Leukaemia, Epilepsy and Cystic Fibrosis.

So this festive season, Australian’s are encouraged to spread a little cheer of their own by supporting the future health of children. Christmas Genies can be found at a convenient location at Shopping Centres during Christmas trading hours.

For additional information, please contact Lynda Dave on:
Phone: 02 9687 2800
Fax: 02 9893 9166

Suicide Prevention Australia

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Essential:-
* Research experience
* Very good analytical skills
* Good skills in various Microsoft applications
* Excellent written and communication skills
* Demonstrate that you can work independently and as a team player

Desirable:-
* Experience with non-for-profit organisation
* Policy writing skills
* Proof reading and sub-editing skills

With an office in Leichhardt, SPA is seeking volunteer(s) with a minimum experience of having commenced an undergraduate degree to assist with research to boost the effective implementation of its 2005 - 2008 Strategic Plan http://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/AboutUs.aspx

SPA strives to foster greater links between research and practice within suicide prevention. SPA values the diversity and opinion of all people and organisations involved in research, in policy making, practitioners of all disciplines, those who experience suicidal ideation and those whose lives have been affected by suicide.

If you enjoy research and you can demonstrate you have a very good analytical mind, SPA wants to hear from you. Experience in policy writing, proof reading and sub-editing would be an added usefulness. You need to be a keen reader and very thorough in your work. Enthusiasm and passion for the issues are highly desirable in this role.

For additional information, please contact
Ryan McGlaughlin, Executive Officer
on: Phone: (02) 9568 3111
Mobile: 0425 382800
Fax: (02)-9568-3511
ryan@suicidepreventionaust.org

Eastern Respite & Recreation

Fun activities with small groups of great kids & adults.

Opportunity to gain experience in disability field & develop new skill

We need volunteers for our Saturday and Sunday kids, teen & adult groups. You will need to commit to two days per month for six months to allow our consumers some consistency. You will be working alongside our trained support workers to take a small groups of 5 to 12 year olds or 13 & over who have disabilities out into the community to enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities.

Our groups run from 9.45 to 3.15 on alternate Saturdays or Sundays and leave from our Maroubra Office. During school holiday periods we also run kids & teen groups throughout the week.

You will need to be reliable, fun loving, energetic and willing to get involved. You might be rock climbing, swimming or just taking the group to the movies. Eastern Respite will cover your activity expenses.

To apply please email jobs@easternrespite.com.au for an application form.

If you are successful you will be invited for an interview, full training will be provided.

For additional information, please contact
Adele Taskin on:
Phone: 0293494666
Fax: 0293494800

Facilitate a Workshop for a popular Youth Program

Manly Council

Tuesday 4th of December 3.30pm-5.30pm

Do you have an interest in crafts or beading

Manly Library hosts a variety of programs to engage youth in various activities. Each month the library hosts a Whatever Club for teenagers, the club is advertised through various local schools and attracts students who want to participant in extra activities.

The club aims to provide a safe and supported environment for students to socialise and learn a new skill, for example the students have previously completed workshops involving knitting, knot tying and various other craft or educational activities.

We are searching for a volunteer who can facilitate other craft activities, such as beading. All materials will be provided including resources such as library books which will assist students in learning this skill.

If you have an interest and enjoy crafts or have any suggestions for beneficial workshops this is a great opportunity to share your passion and gain mentoring or teaching experience.

Please contact Juliana for more detail volunteering@manly.nsw.gov.au
I look forward to hearing from you!

For additional information, please contact Community Volunteer Coordinator on:
Phone: 02 9976 1658
Fax: 02 9976 1400

2007 RED RIBBON APPEAL

SELL RED RIBBONS
Aids Council of NSW

Friday, November 30 2007

Help is needed to raise essential funds for ACON (The AIDS Council of NSW) to provide services, education and campaigns for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Your help is vital as we are launching the biggest red ribbon appeal yet, so we encourage you to register with a friend or as a group.

It will be a fabulous and fun day out and just a few of your hours will go a long way. Community volunteering is also highly regarded by employers so will be a great thing to add to your CV.

Please register your interest or for more information email Kim on volunteers@acon.org.au or phone (02) 9206 2022.

For additional information, please contact
Kim Hill on:
Phone: 02 9206 2038
Fax: 02 9206 2092