If you live in Melbourne’s outer east and are
READY
for a positive and fulfilling experience
to experience the personal satisfaction of volunteering
WILLING
to accept a challenge
to discover something about yourself (and others)
to make a difference to the lives of others in your community
AND ABLE
to share your time with a young person with a disability one weekend a month ( that’s only 12 weekends - 24 days a year !). Other care options are also available.
YOU MIGHT LIKE TO CONSIDER BECOMING A VOLUNTEER HOST CARER WITH INTERCHANGE?
HOST CARERS come from all walks of life, all cultural backgrounds and all lifestyle situations.
- they can be singles or couples, male or female, with or without children of their own, young adults through to grandparents.
- no experience with disability is necessary just a willingness to accept and accommodate differences in people. A sense of humour is a definite plus !
- hosts and children are matched carefully to ensure compatibility. Hosts decide which child they would like to care for. All parties must be comfortable with the match for it to proceed.
- training is provided and Interchange support and assistance is always available
- a small reimbursement is given to hosts annually to assist with any extra costs incurred
- a police record, medical check and reference checks are done prior to hosting.
- and just in case ... volunteer host carers are covered by public liability insurance.
Interested in finding out more? Take the first step, obligation free, and contact us now . You can also read ‘Weekends With Sam’ a host family’s personal account of their experience.
 | "When Tom came to stay with us a few years ago we could never have anticipated how beautifully this new relationship would develop.....We love every little bit of him - he comes with such an unconditional expression of love , that we feel blessed by his friendship... part of the joy of being Tom's friend has been to watch his remarkable learning and development.....So if anyone has a yearning to bring something fantastic into their lives, I say DO IT, become a host with Interchange Outer East. You will always take something valuable from it for yourself, and give something unique to someone else". - Dianne T. - Interchange host. “I’m a young single who does not yet have kids of my own. I decided to give hosting a try and have loved every minute of the time I’ve spent with my new friend. Hosting has enriched my life and given me a true appreciation of how amazing families of kids with disabilities really are.” - Bel M - host |