Join Us

We value the role volunteers perform at Encompass. We seek people like YOU who want to participate in an inclusive, diverse and fun environment. Together we can create great communities.

We have volunteer opportunities for the following:

• Retail at our social enterprises (pre-loved furniture and upcycling shop HomeStart; and our op shops ReadyStart & Apollo Place)
• Hospitality at our cafe 3219 Eat
• Tradespersons, truck drivers/jockeys, arts and crafts enthusiasts, DIY project lovers (for our various services at Hub 3219 @ Apollo, including the Reimagine program and the Readyearth Bags project)
• Disability Support: Options & Connections (join our program participants in a range of exciting life skills sessions and recreational activities)
• Disability Support:  Respite and Tours (assist with our many weekend and evening social activities, including weekends away)
• Admin Support
• Communications & Marketing Support (graphic design, social media management, photography, video production, writing/editing, events and more)
• Events (running the Encompass Market Stall at one of the many market days in the Geelong region, Encompass Cup Football Match during the autumn/winter period, the annual Pumpkin Fair, Refashion Parade, Encompass Christmas Market and more)
• Gardening Enthusiasts, Farm Hands, Horticulture Experts at our 7-acre farm in Leopold, The Paddock

With each option, you would be immersed into our daily activities and therefore would be volunteering alongside one or more of the following;

• Persons living with a disability
• Persons from a disadvantaged background
• Persons on work placement or on a Work for the Dole program
• High school students from mainstream and specialist schools
• Our regular team of wonderful volunteers
• Our amazing staff who are experts in their respective fields and are willing to mentor/coach/collaborate

If you are interested in volunteering with us, please call us on 03 5222 3377 or send an email to volunteer@encompass-cs.org.au.

Corporate Volunteer Days

Our volunteer days provide an experience into what it is like to work within the community services sector and in particular at Encompass Community Services. A day in the life of a not-for-profit would certainly provide a small insight into a world very different to your own.

For further information on corporate volunteer options please contact us on 03 5222 3377 or you can send an email to marketing@encompass-cs.org.au.