Merri Health offers are range of programs across multiple locations throughout the North, West and Central Melbourne areas. Focusing on Coburg, Brunswick, Fawkner, Preston and surrounding areas.

Time requirements are flexible and could range from an hour or two a week to an hour a month, during business hours, night and weekends. The only thing we ask is that you commit to be part of the Merri family for a minimum engagement period of twelve months.

What type of activities can I help with?

• Health promotion volunteers lead walking groups, are involved in gardening and assist with administrative tasks in the office.
• Health services volunteers help in the area of fitness and as peer leaders of chair-based exercises and water exercise classes.
• Social groups for older people and people with disabilities, benefit from the support provided by volunteers engaged in these activities.
• Mental health volunteers support clients with mental health issues to reintegrate in the community.  Volunteers help with activities like art, creative writing and music.
• Volunteers provide one-to-one support to help our respite service for children and young people with disabilities. Group-based activities are supported by volunteers on Friday evening and Saturday.