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Our
Parish seeks to serve our local community. But the various forms of outreach
just could not happen without the hard work of our dedicated volunteers who
come from within the Parish and also from the wider community.
Volunteering brings many rewards.
Working
together is a great way to get to know people and make new friendships.
It is a great
way to learn new skills and bring out our hidden talents.
These
achievements can be very fulfilling.
So take a look at the opportunities the
Parish offers. You may think “Yes, I would like to try that”.
You do not necessarily need to be an
expert at anything. We are all on a learning curve.
Please note that the law requires all who
work with children to undergo a Police Check and a Working with Children Check.
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JackanAndy’s Op Shop more
Our
wonderful volunteer staff is the life blood of JackanAndy's.
What
is Involved?
Our
volunteers create a warm and welcoming atmosphere as they carry out the various jobs:-
Serving
at the counter, sorting in the work room, tidying the racks, helping someone
to look for something special and generally keeping the shop clean and tidy.
We
also look after bookings, by phone or in person, for the Arts Group .
Just another string to our bow!
Many
friendships have been formed on both sides of the counter.
Recipes
are swapped, reminiscences are shared, worries become less when you find that
you are not alone.
Trading
Hours
Monday
to Friday 10am to 4pm
Saturday
10am to 1pm
Generally
the shifts are three hours, from 10am to 1pm, from 1pm to 4pm, or a whole day, maybe
once a week, once a fortnight, or once a month, depending on the amount of time volunteers can give.
Where?
848
Melbourne Road Sorrento
Volunteering is not all work. Volunteers, partners and friends enjoy a
dinner and social evening and an end of year cocktail party.
Like
to give it a go?
Contact us
For a try-out session phone
the shop 5984 4577 or contact Bev Baker via the Parish Office Phone 5985 1399
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Music and Storytelling Playgroup more
Run
by Reverend Christine Barren, a qualified Music Teacher, this is a great chance for children to have a simple
introduction to music making and for both parent and child to have the chance
to spend time together in a creative playgroup session.
The
playgroup activities and refreshments are provided by a team of enthusiastic
volunteers.
When?
The sessions run from 10am to 11.30am on Thursdays during
school term
Where?
St
Andrew's Church and Hall 35 Lyons Street Rye.
Like
to become a volunteer? Love kids?
Please note that the law requires all who
work with children to undergo a Police Check and a Working with Children Check.
Contact
Convenor Pat Spencer via the Parish Office Phone 5985 1399.
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Emergency Food Relief more
Food Relief is operated by a team of volunteers led by
manager, Marguerite Brennan
Where?
In the Parish Hall at St Andrew’s Church 35 Lyons
Street Rye
Hours
Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday from 10am to 12noon
Volunteers
offer one day each week or each month as they are able
Our aim
To assist those
in our local community who are under financial stress and struggling to put
food on the table
To ask about becoming a Volunteer
Contact
Marguerite Brennan via the Parish Office Phone 5985 1399
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Friday
Club more
What
is Friday Club?
A drop in centre for anyone living
with or recovering from mental illness
We can give information about the
support services available and a member of Peninsula Support Services
joins us each week.
The only drop in centre of this
nature on this side of the Peninsula between Mornington and Portsea
A safe place for
social contact, integration with local community and refreshment
Members enjoy conversation,
music, games, morning tea, lunch and outings every 6 weeks or so
Numbers vary, averaging about 20
-25 participants each week.
Club members assist in the planning of our programs, on
the Food rosters and activities
Volunteers help on the catering roster, assist with
transport from time to time, or “meeting and greeting” in the hall to welcome all,
introduce new folk, keep the urn boiling and the biscuit basket full!!
When?
11am to 2pm every
Friday for 10-11 months of the year
Where?
St Andrew’s Hall 35
Lyons Street Rye
How Do I Become Involved?
Co-ordinators of the Friday Club are
Glen Bock and Robin Thompson who will phone after you make contact with the Parish
Office. Phone 5985 1399
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Parish Life
There are also many opportunities to help
in all aspects of our Parish life.
Worship
Services
Rosters for readers, servers,
welcomers, sidespersons, flowers, linen and brass
Office
Assistance
In many areas - from folding pew sheets
to advanced computer skills
Pastoral
Care:
Visiting team, prayer chain, transport
for those without it
Gardening:
We like both churches to look inviting,
and the large rear garden at Rye is both a quiet oasis and a place for outdoor
worship or social events
Trade
and Professional Skills:
All types needed. Though it may be hard
to use an astronaut!
Leadership
Teams:
We believe in shared leadership so tell
us if you feel a calling to serve on vestry (management committee), liturgy
committee (helps plan our worship services), Parish Fair committee, mission
group (maintains links between the parish and the local and overseas projects
we support), arts group (runs our concert and poetry programs). etc
Hospitality:
From washing up to preparing and
serving for a few or for large groups
There
are many other necessary tasks which go un-noticed until there is no one to do
them. We do have a place for you.
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