Volunteering in Pittwater

Keep an elderly local company
War Vets Narrabeen
War Vets Narrabeen are looking for volunteers to spend time socialising with the elderly residents of its aged care facilities. Volunteers are required for one hour either once a week or fortnight, and will spend time talking, reading, playing games, sitting in the garden and/or having coffee with the residents. A current driver’s licence is preferable, as you may be required to drive a resident to a local appointment. If you are interested, please contact Cate Archibald, the volunteer coordinator, on 9998 2941 or 0450 811 631, or email cate.archibald@ccnb.com.au

Dog and cat lovers wanted!
Monika’s Doggie Rescue
Ingleside
Monika’s Doggie Rescue in Ingleside is urgently seeking willing volunteers to help with preparing food and feeding the animals or providing customer service. Feeding time is from 8.30am for a couple of hours, while customer service volunteers would work either 10am-1pm or 1pm-4.30pm. Those working in customer service will be required to welcome the dog walkers, answer phone enquiries and liaise with people interested in adopting or fostering dogs or cats. Volunteering shifts can be once a week, once a fortnight or once a month, and training is provided for all roles. For more information, phone 9486 3133 or visit doggierescue.com.

Teach older gentleman to cook
Forest Men’s Kitchen Association
Warriewood
Calling all passionate amateur cooks or professionals with a few hours to spare! This not-for-profit is on the lookout for volunteers to help teach older men basic cooking skills in a friendly and welcoming environment. You will be required to run a regular cooking session once a month on the second Wednesday of the month, with up to 10 men from the local community. Volunteers will mentor these men through preparing a two-course meal with ingredients they have purchased in advance. For more information, visit the Forest Men’s Kitchen Facebook page or email info@fmk.org.au

Help organise social outings for over 65s
MWP Care
North Narrabeen
MWP is searching for volunteers to accompany over 65-year-old clients on social bus trips to outings, such as galleries and shows. You will assist the bus driver to ensure the welfare, comfort and safety of all clients is upheld, and offer companionship and support. Volunteers will be required Thursdays between 8.30am-4pm, with training provided on the job. Lunch costs will be reimbursed up to $15 per outing. To find out more, phone 9913 3244 or visit mwpcommunityaid.com.au

Green thumbs needed
Waratah Park Bushcare
Duffys Forest
If you love our bushland and/or are a fan of the iconic show Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, head to Waratah Park on 20 October and help restore the native landscape. Volunteers can come along any time between 9am and 1pm and meet the group near the Rangers Headquarters, 13 Namba Road, Duffys Forest. All volunteers must wear protective clothing, including a hat and gloves, and morning tea and lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Jenny on 0408 512 060 or visit duffys.forest.com