An increased understanding of how local volunteer services operate, has seen curious community members coming into the office to chat about how they can help.

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“The more the merrier, as we’ve always got vacancies in volunteering,” Coffs Coast volunteer Maureen Linsley told News Of The Area.

There are a diverse range of roles and the team at head office in the Community Village is skilled and patient at matching a willing volunteer with a service in need of helpers.

Coffs Coast Volunteering has been operating for over 15 years as a go-to linkage service.

“We have a diverse range of member organisations that we are proud to work with,” Ms Linsley said.

“This means we can tailor a volunteer’s preferences to specific recruitment opportunities.”

Anyone interested in chatting about their volunteering availability and preferences needs to book an appointment.

“Our offices are located in the main building at the Community Village and our friendly team of volunteer receptionists are there to help Tuesdays to Thursdays between 9am-2pm.”

During the appointment, community members are interviewed about their availability, transport options, licences and any other skills they may bring to a role.

“Our team works closely with each new volunteer to ensure they are matched in a role that fits with them and that they have an interest in.”

Coffs Coast Volunteering helps both those with Mutual Obligation requirements with Centrelink or who are just finding themselves with spare time and want to give back to the community.

They also have opportunities with one-off events.

“Many of our volunteers have been able to secure employment as a direct result of their volunteering service.

“We also have plans to offer a range of training opportunities for volunteers and volunteer organisations in the near future, so there’s lots going on and plenty of good work to be involved in.”

By Andrea FERRARI