Lifeline North West NSW currently has no staffing vacancies. 

Volunteers are always welcome to apply to join our service as:

* Volunteer telephone counsellors
* Friends of Lifeline North West NSW

* Lifeline Shop volunteers

Phone 02 6765 6172 or email lifelinetamworth@bigpond.com for further information.

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer telephone counsellor?

Lifeline North West NSW needs to recruit new telephone counsellors each year to maintain a quality service to people in need. 

In February 2008, Lifeline North West NSW will be offering courses in Tamworth and Armidale.  To register your interest or to get an application form, please telephone Lifeline North West NSW on 6765 6172 or email lifelinetamworth@bigpond.com .

Shop Volunteers

Do you and your friends have some free time that you would like to make good use of?  Lifeline North West NSW is calling for much needed shop volunteers and drivers.

What does being a shop volunteer involve?

v      Lifeline has several shops in Tamworth, Manilla, Armidale and is looking at opening shops in Gunnedah too.

v      Shop Volunteers work as part of a large team in a happy environment.

v      Days and times of volunteering are very flexible and work around the needs of those volunteering.

v      Volunteers can receive training I retail skills, sorting, pricing and stock merchandising.

v      Volunteers are fully insured and receive training in OH&S.

v      Why not pop into one of our shops and have a look around.  Try asking one of our volunteers what it’s like to volunteer for Lifeline.

 

Here’s what some of our Shop Volunteer have said about working for Lifeline . . . .

v      It’s a great means of building self-esteem and self-confidence.

v      I’ve learnt new skills and developed many friendships.

v      It’s been my pathway to enhancing my work experience.

v      My health has improved and I’m far more active.

v      It’s a way to meet new [people and broaden your social set.

v      I do it to make a real difference in someone else’s life.

v      I use it as a way of expressing my gratitude for help I received in the past.

v      It’s an opportunity to support a cause I feel strongly about.

v      I feel needed and valued, that is very satisfying in itself.

v      I believe I’m making a difference within my community.

Please contact Marcel Kuiper, Retail Operations Manager on 02 6766 3114 for more information.