NSW
Josephite Community Aid (JCA)
This group of young volunteers, who commit themselves for a specific period to respond practically to the Josephite call to care for those in need. There are plenty of ways that you can lend a hand to those in need...full-time, part-time or in some way that suits your time and skills. It does require a sacrifice, but nothing like the sacrifices made by the people that we help!
For more information visit the website or send us an email.
Mary MacKillop East Timor (MMET) – St Marys, NSW
MMET welcomes volunteers for their work based at St Marys in Sydney. Volunteers can assist in areas such as general office duties, preparation of material, hospitality and preparation of stamps for sale. We are also open to the possibility of accepting volunteers for the Mission in East Timor. Selection of volunteers for East Timor would be made on the basis of need, suitability and qualification. Volunteers would be required to complete a period of preparation and to enter into any appropriate agreements. MMET would ensure that the necessary support structures and safeguards are in place.
For more information visit the website or send us an email.
Mary MacKillop Place, North Sydney
Volunteering at Mary MacKillop Place assisting the many pilgrims and visitors often has an amazing impact on the many women and men who generously give of themselves. Approximately eighty Mary MacKillop Place Volunteers work each week in areas such as Museum tour guides involving groups of all ages from all over Australia and further afield. Others work in the Museum Coffee Shop; attend to clerical and library records or as hosts throughout the Museum. Hospitality and respect for all guests is an important factor in making everyone welcome at the home and resting place of Australia’s first saint.
For more information visit the website.
St Bakhita Centre for Refugees
This centre is situated at 2 Hornsey Road, Flemington in Sydney. There is need for volunteers to help people who are newly arrived refugees from the Sudan. You would be welcome to assist in many ways and many areas such as:
- Visit families and offer friendship and welcome
- Assist with tuition in English
- Help guide sewing ‘endeavours’
- Teach computer skills
- Help with upkeep of the Centre
- Making necessary on-going contacts and referrals for people in need
- Gather with the people for prayer
Appropriate training and support will be provided. For more information send us an email.
MacKillop House - Canberra, ACT
MacKillop House is a hostel for country girls – recent school leavers who are studying in Canberra. Volunteer roles at MacKillop House vary according to your talents and availability, for example: involvement in prayer gatherings, activities evenings, skills programs etc.
For more information send us an email.
Penola House: Josephite Refugee Support Network - Hamilton, NSW
Penola House is a place where people of all nations and stories are welcome to meet, to learn, to share their wisdom and to take advantage of the variety of services offered. In the tradition of Mary MacKillop and Fr Julian Tenison Woods, it offers a listening ear and a helping hand.
Volunteers are urgently needed for the following:
- Assisting refugees and others in need, to learn life skills: language and reading skills; using a sewing machine or computer; budgeting, sustainable home gardening, etc.
- Assisting refugees and others to access social services such as Centrelink and Medicare, employment assistance, medical and legal support, finding accommodation
- Child-minding while parents attend classes
For more information send us an email.
‘Our House’ and ‘Make Today Count’ – Wallsend, NSW
“Our House” is a place of hospitality and warmth for those in need, especially families who are disadvantaged and disabled, and those struggling with the demands of the health and welfare sectors. It is run by a sister and Josephite Associate Two local service clubs support both ‘Our House’ and ‘Make Today Count’ where Annette works as a Community Outreach Person supporting people with life-threatening illnesses. They welcome the assistance of volunteers.
For more information send us an email.
Josephite No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) - Newcastle, NSW
NILS is a scheme established by the Sisters of St Joseph, Lochinvar, to provide low-income earners with a ‘no interest loans’ so that basic household goods can be purchased. The scheme is entirely run by volunteers who interview the people as well as attend to the finances.
For more information send us an email.
House of Hospitality –Adamstown, NSW
Established in 1991, originally for homeless men with drug problems, House of Hospitality, is facilitated by a sister with the assistance of a lay faith community. It now serves both men and women and children, providing them with temporary accommodation. Volunteers assist in various ways.
For more information send us an email.
Ecumenical Care Service – Port Macquarie, NSW
The Ecumenical Care Service, founded and co-ordinated by Sr Marjorie McLachlan, runs a soup kitchen in Port Macquarie every Monday, serving up to 180 three-course meals. Each Saturday the group runs an Op-Shop in order to raise funds for the soup kitchen. They also care for some 30-40 people with mental illness, in conjunction with the Port Macquarie Base Hospital, helping them to shop, taking them on outings, being a friend they can turn to. The Ecumenical Care Service operates entirely on volunteers.
For more information send us an email.
Aboriginal Catholic Ministry – Tuncurry, NSW
A Josephite sister, accompanies our Aboriginal brothers and sisters, particularly those who experience difficult times in their lives. While there are agencies to support people of specific age with various needs, volunteers are always welcome, especially young people who would like to share their faith and musical talents with the children.
For more information send us an email.
Josephite Aged Care Team – Bathurst, NSW
The Josephite’s Aged Care Team works in the Bathurst area, visiting senior members of the community in their homes and/or aged care facilities, taking a lonely person for a cup of coffee, listening, taking an interest, etc. Volunteers most welcome to share in this ministry of befriending a senior member of the community. Initial orientation and on-going support is provided for volunteers.
For more information send us an email.
Hospitality Assistance – Perthville, NSW
The Sisters of St Joseph at Perthville (near Bathurst) would be grateful for assistance from volunteers in the area of hospitality. This would entail assisting with welcoming guests and household management duties during conferences, retreats, etc. Training would be provided.
For more information call us on (02) 6337 2307 or send us an email.
Goulburn NSW
The Sisters of St Joseph of Goulburn commit to “walking with people in the ordinariness of their everyday lives” (Vision). We would welcome the assistance of volunteers in the following places:
Refugee support / Email
Southern Cross Pastoral Care / Email
Aged Care / Pastoral Care / Email
Prison ministry to families and prisoners / Email
