ConnectGV

Vision

ConnectGV are leaders in delivering innovative individualised services to realise the outcomes that our participants are seeking for their lives. 

ConnectGV are values driven, with a culture of care, compassion, and inclusion. We are a professional team that demonstrates excellence in the disability sector.

Values

  • Respect
  • Inclusion
  • Collaboration
  • Integrity
  • Excellence

Purpose

ConnectGV provide individualised options for local people with a disability and their families to ensure their goals and dreams can be achieved. The organisation has grown and evolved over the years to be the largest disability service within the Goulburn Valley that offers Day Options, Employment Options, Accommodation Options and Outreach Services. ConnectGV's vision is for a fully inclusive community and to that end it seeks partnerships that allow it to offer many of these options within the local community.

ConnectGV owns and operates a number of social enterprises, namely Billabong Propagation and Wholesale Plant Nursery, Billabong Flowers, Billabong Rags, Billabong Lawns & Garden Container Deposit Scheme and the management of the canteen at Mooroopna Primary School. These businesses not only provide quality products and services to the local community, they provide valuable paid employment and training options for people with a disability.

Volunteer purpose 

Volunteers provide support to ConnectGV staff within the various programs or at events. Volunteers assist with the planned activities or may be invited to host an activity if they have a special talent that they would like to share.

  • Gardening
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Sewing
  • Cooking
  • Sports

Volunteers may also like to spend some time with participants having a cuppa and a chat or playing a board game, there are so many ways to get involved!!

Volunteer opportunities

ConnectGV welcomes the support of volunteers across the various areas of our organisation; including individual supports, employment, residential, Billabong Propagation and Wholesale Plant Nursery and more. Volunteers may have a particular area of expertise or talent that they would like to share with clients with a disability, or simply have some spare time to assist in programs or with particular events.

ConnectGV would like to hear from individuals who may be able to volunteer on a regular or ad-hoc basis, or from community minded businesses that have a corporate volunteer program.

Criteria for volunteering

  • Passion for the Cause - Demonstrated enthusiasm and dedication towards the mission and objectives of the organisation or project.
  • Reliability - Consistent availability and commitment to fulfil volunteering responsibilities as agreed upon.
  • Team Player - Ability to collaborate effectively with other volunteers, staff members, and stakeholders to achieve common goals.
  • Patience - Tolerance and understanding towards challenges and setbacks, while maintaining a constructive and supportive attitude.
  • Creativity - Capacity to think innovatively and propose new ideas or solutions to enhance the volunteering experience or project outcomes.
  • Energy - Demonstrated vitality and eagerness to actively participate in tasks and initiatives, contributing to a dynamic and vibrant volunteering environment.
  • Positivity - Maintaining an optimistic and encouraging demeanour, fostering a welcoming and uplifting atmosphere for fellow volunteers and beneficiaries.
  • Willingness to Help - Eagerness to contribute time, skills, and resources towards the betterment of the community or cause, showing a genuine desire to make a positive impact.

Co-ordination of volunteers

A registration of interest to volunteer form can be obtained by calling 5821 2466 or by registering online. All volunteers will be required to undergo a police check prior to commencing at ConnectGV, as well as obtain a volunteer Working With Children Check (WWCC).  Police check forms can be obtained from ConnectGV and will be submitted by ConnectGV at no cost to the potential volunteer. Volunteers are provided with relevant in-program training and orientation.

For more information please contact ConnectGV’s HR Manager, on 5821 2466 or via email hr@connectgv.com.au.