Your interest in our programs is valued and appreciated and we would love to have you join our team of volunteers at the time of our next intake which will be mid year, in May/June 2012.

If you would like to be placed on a waiting list for our mid year intake (for programs below), please send email to Volunteer Coordinator Anita Boras, listing  your contact details, Anita will then be in contact with you mid year when the next recruitment drive commences, email

GREAT Program

GREAT is a volunteer based homework support program aimed at assisting refugee school students with numeracy and literacy skill development. The Homework Club operates  on two afternoons per week, during the school term:

Tuesdays from    3.15 pm to 4.30pm
Thursdays from  3.15 pm to 4.30pm
 
The North Geelong Secondary College (NGSC) Homework Club provides free homework and English language support to  refugee students. In addition, it works to enhance, promote and celebrate harmony, cultural diversity and social justice in our community.
 
GREAT also provides tutoring assistance to refugee children who are not students at North Geelong Secondary College, with tutoring being provided within the home.

New Arrival Support Program

The New Arrival Support Program  assists refugees and migrants to settle into the Geelong area.
The  Program provides practical support to refugees by assisting them in attending their appointments and navigating their new environment (both at home and the local area).
 
Volunteers initially undertake a recruitment process, cross cultural awareness training and an induction session. Volunteers are  then matched with a refugee or refugee family before commencing their volunteer work.

Skills to Empower - Driver Practice Program for Refugees (not currently taking on volunteers)

The “Skills to Empower” Driving Practice Program is a TAC funded program run by Diversitat. Diversitat have the support of Victoria Police, Vic roads, Road Safe Barwon, and Handbrake turn. “Skills to Empower” is a volunteer mentor support program aimed at assisting mature age refugees with a learners permit to gain the driving experience they require to pass the Probationary License test.

The Driving Practice program aims to build on a refugee’s knowledge of Victorian road rules and traffic regulations as well as providing them with support to access driving lessons and driving practice, enabling the learner driver to gain the recommended amount of safe driving experience. Diversitat provides a 5 star safety rated car to be used for these supervised driving sessions. (Volunteers are not currently required for this program)