The Salvation Army is famous the world over for helping those in need, but now the Salvos in Hobsons Bay are calling on locals to help them.
The Hobsons Bay Salvation Army Corps is seeking volunteers to assist with everything from its various community outreach services to providing general maintenance.
“We are always looking for volunteers that are willing to help and care for community members,” said Hobsons Bay Salvos Ministry Assistant Tania Luca explaining the call out.
“People that have a genuine heart for community, people that are committed, and that love working as part of a team, that’s what we’re looking for,” Ms Luca said.
“All you need to do is be available.”
Roles on offer include helping with food preparation, cooking and cleaning up after community lunches held every Wednesday and assembling hampers containing food, pantry items, toiletries and other essentials that are distributed to people in need.
Cleaning the Salvos Altona headquarters and maintaining the garden are also ways volunteers can help.
Ms Luca said while the Salvos benefited from the assistance they provided, there were plenty of benefits for volunteers too, including the opportunity to meet people and make friends.
“It’s a safe space for connections and community to be built,” she said.
“A lot of people are lonely. We’re finding that people of all ages and cultures are connecting through our outreach services and through volunteering.
“If you’re looking for a sense of purpose and belonging, it’s a fantastic thing to be a part of.”
Contact: Paul.Trotter@salvationarmy.org.au, 0425 765 304.
