We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Holocaust Program! Each week, volunteers from our organisation will be visiting Holocaust survivors in aged care, offering them extra support and regular companionship at the time in their lives when they need it most. The program is being sponsored by Bindy & David Koadlow, who launched and financed a similar Read more…

Emmy Monash is recruiting for volunteers to assist with a wide range of activities, some of these include * Social chats and engagement * Board and card games with residents * Gardening * Cooking * Bus drivers * Administrative tasks * Art programs * Music programs * Challah baking There is something for everyone Read more…

Catchafire is an online platform for virtual, skills-based volunteering. Through Catchafire, professionals are able to directly support causes they care about by helping for-purpose organisations with projects that match their skill sets. And because projects can be completed from anywhere, Catchafire makes it possible for organisations and skilled volunteers to connect for good, from all around the world! The Australian Read more…

Caring Mums is a free, confidential, non- denominational, service providing emotional support to mothers of newborn babies and pregnant women. The program developed in response to the growing awareness that women often feel very alone at a time when they most need to feel connected to and supported by others. The pressure on mothers today is huge and bridging the gap Read more…

The National Council of Jewish Women of Australia, Victoria [NCJWA Vic] was established by Dr Fanny Reading MBE in 1927. At a time when women were virtually unrepresented in any Australian Parliament, Dr Reading gave Jewish women a voice and provided an outstanding model of leadership. She spoke about responsibility, and her ‘parliament of volunteers’ which set the agenda for Read more…

Chabad on Carlisle is one-stop centre for all things Jewish, with a Russian flavour – Shul services – Youth and teen events and camps – Young professional networking and social events – Volunteering opportunities to help the elderly and vulnerable – Events and aid for seniors – Epic Yom Tov dinners and programs – Adult Education – Study Buddy tutoring Read more…

Zionism Victoria’s mission of connecting Victorians with Israel is bolstered by the Jakob Frenkiel Connecting Cultures service. This important community initiative is a free service offered to all Victorian schools and communal organisations aiming to foster cross-cultural awareness. By educating and informing students and their teachers, Connecting Cultures fosters their understanding of Jewish culture and history, the Jewish connection to Read more…

Jewish Care’s passionate and dedicated volunteers are an integral part of the Jewish Care family. Volunteers help us to provide direct assistance to clients and aged care residents. They assist with social, recreational, cultural and spiritual activities, support fundraising and community engagement, participate in committees and corporate governance and much more. A wide range of volunteering roles to suit a Read more…

Home buddies is a once a week, some of our devoted volunteers visit individuals with special needs and their siblings at their homes. This programs provides friendship and much needed help for families involved. The Friendship Circle’s mission is (1) to provide Jewish children who have special needs with a full range of social, recreational, educational and Judaic experiences; (2) Read more…

Our Story Smile on Seniors was formalised in 2016 by Rabbi Menachem and Esther Stern as a result of the success of the programs they were creating for Jewish residents in non-Jewish facilities. Today, Smile on Seniors reaches more than 200 residents across seven facilities in Melbourne. Our Mission Ensuring Senior members of our Community maintain their spiritual, emotional and Read more…

This program was born out of the growing need to connect the most isolated and vulnerable members of our community at the height of the pandemic. Post pandemic there is a decrease in social isolation but loneliness remains an ongoing dilemma in our community. As a result of Covid, there has been an increase in the extent of loneliness and Read more…

This program was born out of the growing need to connect the most isolated and vulnerable members of our community at the height of the pandemic. Post pandemic there is a decrease in social isolation but loneliness remains an ongoing dilemma in our community. As a result of Covid, there has been an increase in the extent of loneliness and Read more…