Volunteer
What our volunteers do, changes lives, values and communities
Our family of volunteers are all individuals contributing in whatever way they currently feel capable.
From office jobs to overseas projects, they are all indispensable.
We have no second class members and there are no minor roles! Those roles evolve, just as MESCH continues to do and we certainly have a role for you Never think you are locked into one thing or the time you have to contribute is too limited, ineffectual or inconsistent - there are plenty of short tasks to be done. In fact, becoming involved in that way is often a good opportunity to get to know each other.
You are needed and valued
People choose to volunteer for many reasons. Sometimes it's an opportunity for personal growth or a chance to be involved with a positive team and increase your skills portfolio Your involvement lifts both your own community and those people you touch. Certainly' reflection on your achievements will be a realisation that even if it is sometimes hard, you are doing good things and you are needed and valued
Our commitments to you
You are the expert in your role - there is no-one who will know how to do that better than you
If your task requires training to volunteer overseas, we will provide this - we will task clearly and train you well
We will support you and give you both authority and accountability in your role
We will not overpromise and will be realistic about resources
We are honest and transparent. We will tell you our failures as well as our wins and we will always answer your questions
Does this sound like the kind of change you want to be part of?
If so, please don't be shy! In our family of volunteers, there are lots of jobs in many different projects. What we know is that when you know us and we know you there will be change in our world. Your involvement lifts both your own community and those people you touch. We warmly welcome all volunteers. Come forward, join the MESCH family.
Please feel free to email info@mesch.org.au or use the "how to contact us" form so one of us can get back to you
We are particularly in need of people wanting opportunities in the following roles and areas
Administration assistants
Building trades
Engineering and technical trades
Event management
Financial - advice and training
Interior decorators (Vietnam and Vanuatu)
Interpreters and translators – Bislama and Vietnamese
IT including hardware and software – business, graphic design, office, research
Legal
Makeup (trauma project!)
Masseur (Massage business)
Media
Digital (video production), In country photographers, Graphic artists
Broadcast – Radio, TV
Print
Printing
Project Volunteers overseas
Research assistant(s)- data management and analysis (evaluation of project outcomes)
Sales, fundraising & marketing
Travel support (including freight)
As well as skills, the opportunity exists to advance projects with the following equipment:
CCTV equipment and software
E-readers
External hard drives
Laerdal mannequins
Mobile phones
Reception desk
Remote communication equipment
Resuscitation kits
Sewing machines
Signs
Spinal boards
Software – business, graphic, operating system
Solar equipment
Sound systems