Ed Links
Community Connections
KABLE
Youth
Older Adults
Kommercial
EdLinks
Students attend accredited adult literacy and numeracy courses at the Gordon TAFE, Deakin University and at Karingal’s Gheringhap St and Geelong West sites. Volunteers assist instructors to support students achieve their learning goals by providing one-on-one attention. Students achieve better learning outcomes with the support of volunteers, due to the close working relationships and rapport that develops.
Community Connections
Volunteers are matched with an individual with similar interests to share a range of social and leisure activities together on a regular basis. Activities include anything of mutual interest such as bushwalking, movies or markets. Volunteers may also assist in supporting people with a disability join community clubs to pursue personal interests in craft, cultural activities or exercise.
KABLE
Karingal Adventure Based Learning. Qualified Instructors oversee adventure activities such as surfing, abseiling, bike riding, canoeing and sailing. Volunteers with experience and physical fitness ensure participants obtain maximum benefit from the experiences KABLE offer.
Youth
Volunteers support group activities such as drama and dance but largely make a difference through building a rapport with the young people. Multimedia, further education and employment support activities such as ‘WorkLinks’ are all areas where the individual encouragement of volunteers can make a difference. Volunteers support social activities out of hours that build skills for young people to develop their friendships and confidence.
Older Adults
Participate aims to deliver choices appropriate to people at all life stages. Older adults and people with higher support needs at East Geelong enjoy activities such as relaxation, music, art and cooking. Participants enjoy the companionship of volunteers, both in individual and small group settings. Volunteers assist in community based social activities such as regular day trips and social outings. The West Geelong and Ocean Grove sites have great accessibility to the community and their local surrounds are used extensively.
Kommercial
Kommercial provides supported employment for people with disabilities. It works with companies to provide competitive business solutions through its current range of services including packaging, landcare, hospitality and industrial labour services. Volunteer duties include quality control, supporting workers to achieve employment goals and increased skills.