Volunteering in Roleystone & Surrounding areas

If you are ready to make friends, improve your mental and physical health, and maybe develop new skills along the way, start volunteering in your community. You can change your life and the lives of others when you do. Embrace the benefits of volunteering!

Here are just a few of the amazing benefits of Volunteering:

• Volunteering gives people the tools they need to be happier, healthier, and well-rounded individuals. It also keeps us young and vital.
• Volunteering Builds Community and allows us to strengthen our community and our social network when we volunteer.
• Volunteering reduces stress and improves well-being.
• You make connections with the people you are helping, and you cultivate friendships with other volunteers.
• Reverses loneliness and social isolation, which is so relevant worldwide.
• People build closer relationships, better connections, and more powerful attachments to people when they work together.
• Older volunteers benefit the most from getting out of the house, engaging with others, and moving physically.
• Purpose and collaboration result in mental health improvements and a better outlook on life.
• One of the most significant trends in the volunteer world today is corporate philanthropy. More conscious companies than ever support local and programs financially. They create employee volunteer programs to help their philanthropic efforts and to retain employees. Companies encourage employees to commit a certain number of hours every year to service programs.
• When teens or young adults volunteer, they develop self-esteem, confidence, and feelings of self-worth. Imagine the benefits to volunteering today, where both girls and boys struggle with self-esteem issues.

If you would like to read more on Volunteering, VolunteeringWA.org.au has an amazing amount of information.
Also you can view the Department of Communities Volunteering for many other opportunities. 
Thank you to both Volunteering WA and the Department of Communities for making this information available. 

Here is a list of local opportunities to Volunteer (contact the directly):

• 'Roleystone Community College Parents & Citizens Association Inc.'
  Uniform shop volunteers – to help on a Friday morning pack orders. 
  Canteen volunteers – To help prepare lunch orders and bake over the counter treats for students eg. piklets, muffins etc.
  CLICK HERE for Website info 
  CLICK HERE for Social Media info
  Contact Name & details:
  Casie - P&C secretary - 0407 381 668
  Uniform shop: Janice - uniformshop@roleystonepc.com.au
  Canteen: Vanessa - canteen@roleystonepc.com.au
  
  
• '9 Lives Cat Rescue'
  CLICK HERE for Website info
  CLICK HERE for Social Media info 
  We are desperate for long term Foster carers for cats & kittens and cats who need socialisation after being trapped from colonies. These cats come to us scared and timid and just learn to trust humans and accept love.
  We provide all dry food, vet treatments (at affiliated vets) and any items possibly needed.
  We are also in need of dedicated fundraisers who will be active in our fundraising team and help us with our fundraising efforts.
  Contact details: Nat - SMS ONLY PLZ 0409587240
  
  
• 'Roleystone Neighbourhood Family Centre'
  CLICK HERE for website info 
  CLICK HERE for Facebook
  CLICK HERE for Instagram 
  
  The family centre has a large range of varied roles that you could get involved with in a small or larger capacity, and here is a list of a few that you could consider:
  Admin support in the office, gardening, sharing knowledge iin workshops, meet and greet and many other opportunities.
  Contact details: Call the office on 94961115 during 9am to 2pm weekdays or email contact@roleyfamilycentre.com.au 
  
  
• 'Darling Range Wildlife Shelter' 
  darling range have a large range of Volunteer positions with a very good website with all the information, so please click the link to see how you can possibly get involved to help our local wildlife.
  CLICK HERE for: WEBSITE
  CLICK HERE for: FACEBOOK
• Contact phone number is (08) 9394 0885
  INJURED WILDLIFE - Please call WILDCARE on (08) 94749055

If you’re a local NFP or Club and would like to be included, please follow the below instructions
Copy & paste this list, fill out the details and email it to contact@roleyfamilycentre.com.au :
Registered name of your Group/NFP:
Link to your website if you have one:
Links to your social media account/s (active accounts only):
A short blurb (one sentence) on what roles you’re looking for:
Contact name and phone number of the best person to speak with:

Roleystone Meditation

Let’s destress and nourish ourselves with a weekly meditation practice .

Led by Buddhist monks living in Roleystone, this course is for anyone looking to join a local meditation group.

This is not a religious class but rather an invitation to develop mindfulness as a group practice, tapping into the same peaceful silence which can relax the body, and improve focus and clarity. 

Many doctors have prescribed meditation to enhance our well-being and manage stress-related illnesses. While we can meditate at home, it can be easier to develop a regular practice by joining a group. Group practice can benefit every level of practitioner by fostering connections with others and enabling us to get feedback from experienced teachers and fellow meditators.

There is no set fee; this course is priceless! Please feel free to contribute to the donation box.

We will be sitting on chairs. If you prefer to sit cross-legged, please bring your own cushion or meditation stool.

You're welcome to join in one or all sessions. Please register yourself and anyone else you will be brining along on the selected dates below. 

Roleystone Organic Growers 2024

The Roleystone Organic Growers meetings are held at the Roleystone Family Centre, 19 Wygonda Rd, Roleystone. Enquiries to Lisa 9399 2312

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Please feel free to register online however payment is only accepted on the night

Lamb Taste Testing 2024

The Roleystone Neighbourhood Family Centre in partnership with Murdoch University is holding a free lamb tasting session in return for feedback to help in the development of a lamb grading system in Australia. 

We are looking for 60 people to attend, in return Roleystone Neighbourhood Family Centre will receive a donation of funds to put back into the community.

The tasting will be conducted at the Family Centre and will be carried out in three separate 1 hour groups of 20 people each. At the end of each session you will be asked to complete a questionnaire. You must be a red meat eater and be 18+.

To comply with requirements we require every seat for every session to be filled so please spread the word and help make this happen! 

Wool Spinning for Beginners, Term 2 2024

Learn how to spin wool into wonderful yarn and all the steps leading up to the spinning stage. This class is for beginners and those who think they might like to learn a new skill that they haven’t tried before. What will cover the following:

• Learn about the different types of fleece suitable/get to know your fleece (get dirty)
• Set up of the spinning wheel
• Explanation of equipment used
• Carding (preparation of fleece suitable for spinning)
• Each person will then have a go on the wheels and spin their own yarn that you can take home.
• Because of time restrains and being a beginner’s class, we will only be doing single ply yarn 

Note: Bring any equipment along to assess suitability (notify tutor prior to class by emailing info@roleyfamilycentre.com.au) Student requirements: Wear flat shoes or bring socks to wear while using the wheels. Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty – please no skirts.

Tea and coffee available, please bring along your lunch to enjoy on the day.

As a not for profit, we rely on minimum numbers for classes/courses. Brownie Points if you share this event with your friends. Group bookings most welcome and thank you to the Community for your support.

Introduction to Pottery Term 2 2024

Let your imagination run wild as you learn the basics of this beautiful ancient art. You will learn how to work with clay using various hand building techniques, decorating and under-glazing techniques. You will create and complete a "MorningTea Set" of your own to collect once final glazing and firing has been completed. Time permitting you will make a mug, spoon and side plate.
In this 3-hour session all tools, clay and glazes are provided for you to make roughly 3 items. Class also includes morning tea, bisque, food safe glazing and kiln firing for your masterpiece.
This event is suitable for adults 16 years and over.

Pottery is one of the oldest of the handcrafts and a beautifully meditative process. This workshop is perfect for:

1. Those wanting to try this ancient art,
2. A thoughtful birthday gift to give, or enjoy together,
3. Friend’s catchup (grab a friend and enjoy learning something new).

Additional T&C’s
Finished pottery will take four to six weeks to be ready for collection. This allows two weeks for items to dry plus bisque firing, clear glazing & glaze firing.

Note: Please be aware that the nature of pottery is a delicate one, and occasionally a piece will break or crack in the kiln. We always do our best to ensure your pieces arrives intact, however, a refund cannot be offered.

By purchasing a ticket, you have read, understood, and agree to the offering, limitations, and warnings above.


What to bring:
Clay washes out easily, but please bring comfortable clothing and footwear. Short fingernails are a must as nails will make marks on your artwork.

You can see more of Hayley, your tutor's work here
Or website

FERMENTING FUN COMMUNITY COOKING CLASS Term 2

From yoghurt to sauerkraut, kefir to kimchi, explore the history and variety of gut friendly food! Learn how to ferment, culture, care for and create fermented vegetables at home. Ingredients and techniques will be discussed in detail as you create your very own batch of sauerkraut AND kimchi, plus our step-by-step recipes. This community course is ideal for beginners, an introduction to fermented food and includes course notes, equipment use, ingredients and catering. Join us for our hands-on community workshop for some fermenting fun

What’s Included:
- Overview of the lacto-fermentation process.
- Fermentation safety (monitoring advice/tips).
- Equipment discussion (we provide equipment and gloves to use at the class) including basic equipment required and other equipment that makes bigger/bulk fermenting quicker/easier.
- Hands-on fermenting: German-Style Sauerkraut (with customised options for you to try in class and included in the notes).
-Hands-on fermenting: Korean-Style Kimchi (plus showing you other Korean-style fermented vegetables you can make at home with the same technique you will learn).
- Ingredients to use in the class to make your ferments.
- Printed course notes with recipes, tips, links and other fermented recipe recommendations.
- Plus tea, coffee and catering (savoury kimchi pancakes with lots of toppings for lunch)

Unfortunately due to the nature of this hands on class, we're only able to accomadate 18yrs+

Connect with Food Preserving:
Website: www.foodpreserving.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/foodpreserving.org
Instagram: www.instagram.com/food_preserving

Roleystone Family Centre does not sell tickets via Facebook comments (just via their booking link), so please be mindful when approached by strangers online trying to sell tickets. These are scammers! Tickets cannot be transferred into anyone else’s name unless Roleystone Family Centre is contacted via email and the correct processes are followed.

As a not for profit, Roleystone Neighbourhood Family Centre relies on minimum numbers for classes/courses. Show your support by sharing this event with your family and friends. Thank you to the Community for your support.

Cupcake Decorating, Term 2 2024

Have you ever wanted to learn how to pipe beautiful cupcakes? Come along to this beginner cupcake decorating workshop by Bake with Carli!

You will walk away with a box of treats you have decorated yourself and a whole bundle of knowledge about creating different designs, with the confidence to try again at home!

During this two hour class, Carli will teach you:
- how to make buttercream, including colouring and flavouring
- learn how to fill a piping bag easily, with no mess
- hands on experience to pipe basic rosettes, stars and more with a variety of nozzles.

What's included:
- six pre-baked cupcakes in a carry box
- a take home recipe booklet for the cupcakes and icing
- a take home piping practice sheet
- ongoing support for your baking endeavours through an exclusive Facebook group.

All you need to bring along is yourself, everything else is supplied!

Optional extra: Carli will have cupcake starter equipment kits for sale. These are $44 and include 10 piping bags, a 1M nozzle and a set of smaller nozzles with a coupler. If you'd like to purchase one, please bring cash on the day.

Website: https://bakewithcarli.com.au/contact/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bakewithcarli/

As a not for profit, Roleystone Neighbourhood Family Centre relies on minimum numbers for classes/courses. Show your support by sharing this event with your family and friends. Thank you to the Community for your support.

Scones & Jam Community Cooking Class Term 2 2024

Do you love eating (or baking) scones?
Want to learn how to make scones?
Come join this new hands-on community cooking workshop and learn everything you need to know to make perfectly baked scones time and time again!
From classic to fruit scones, scone rounds, scone danish, lemonade scones (and much more).
We’ll also whip up some fresh cream and jam in the kitchen to enjoy with scones for afternoon tea.
Sometimes, making scones at home can be tricky – so this workshop is a space for everyone to learn together!

If you have scone-making experience, want to show off a batch of your famous homemade scones, share a scone recipe or want to learn more as a beginner, we would love to have you join us!

What’s Included:
- Overview of types of scones and how to make them, including measuring ingredients, mixing by hand (or machine), dough handling (rolling, cutting and shaping), baking scones, serving ideas, storage tips, ingredients, etc.
- Equipment discussion (we provide equipment and gloves to use at the class) including basic equipment required and other equipment that makes bigger/bulk batches quicker/easier.
- Hands-on scone making (the fun, floury part!) --> plus lots more recipes in the course notes included.
- Ingredients to use in the class to make your scones.
- Printed course notes with recipes, tips, links and other scone recipe recommendations.
- Plus tea, coffee and catering (scones, butter, jam, cream, tea and coffee).

Unfortunately due to the nature of this hands only class, we're only able to accomadate 18yrs+

Let’s create community connections through our hands-on cooking classes!

Roleystone Family Centre does not sell tickets via Facebook comments (just via their booking link), so please be mindful when approached by strangers online trying to sell tickets. These are scammers! Tickets cannot be transferred into anyone else’s name unless Roleystone Family Centre is contacted via email and the correct processes are followed.

As a not for profit, Roleystone Neighbourhood Family Centre relies on minimum numbers for classes/courses. Show your support by sharing this event with your family and friends. Thank you to the Community for your support.

Basketry Course, Term 2 2024

No experience necessary in this, introduction workshop - Learn how to make your own plant pot holder using natural raffia and if you've attended before, please come along to extend on your previous learnt skills and make another wonderful piece!

You will gain skills in techniques and create something to be proud of. Create a gift for someone or just something for your home.

Raffia used is of the finest grade imported from Madagascar. Learn about the product, and how your course attendance contributes to the villages and ethical harvesting of raffia. 

Everything you need will be provided. The completion of your final piece is time dependant but this class includes a very generous take home pack so you will be able to complete your special piece at home with the skills you've learnt if required. 

Please bring along your own lunch (Microwave and fridge available) or plate to share – tea and coffee facilities provided.

As a not for profit, we rely on minimum numbers for classes/courses. Brownie Points If you share this event with your friends. Group bookings most welcome and thank you to the Community for your support.

Lunchbox Edition Community Cooking Class Term 2 2024

We’re looking at tasty, nourishing options for filling your lunchbox (school-friendly and suitable for grown-ups too) in this hands-on community cooking class!

What’s Included:
- Overview of lunchbox filling options, discussing ingredients, storage, equipment etc.
- Make oatmeal breakfast cookies.
- Make pancakes two ways (sheet pan and muffins).
- Make green goddess salad and yoghurt dressing.
- How to dehydrate apples (and other fruits/vegetables).
- How to make fruit leather/rollups in a dehydrator.
- Make bliss balls.
- Ingredients and equipment included/provided to make the above recipes together in class.
- Take home samples of everything in your lunchbox!
- Printed course notes with recipes from the class plus tips, links and our other favourite lunchbox recipes, including focaccia, fruit/vegetable juices, gelatine gummies, mini pies, mini pizza, salad (Asian-style, broccoli/quinoa and Thai-style), sandwich fillings, sausage rolls/scrolls, sushi, vegetable nuggets, wraps, zucchini slice and dehydrated vegetable wraps in a rainbow of colours and flavours!
-Plus tea, coffee and catering (raw cold-pressed fruit/vegetable juice + fresh kale slaw salad/wrap for lunch).

Unfortunately due to the nature of this hands only class, we're only able to accomadate 18yrs+

Let’s create community connections through our hands-on cooking classes!

Connect with Food Preserving:
Website: www.foodpreserving.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/foodpreserving.org
Instagram: www.instagram.com/food_preserving

Roleystone Family Centre does not sell tickets via Facebook comments (just via their booking link), so please be mindful when approached by strangers online trying to sell tickets. These are scammers! Tickets cannot be transferred into anyone else’s name unless Roleystone Family Centre is contacted via email and the correct processes are followed.

As a not for profit, Roleystone Neighbourhood Family Centre relies on minimum numbers for classes/courses. Show your support by sharing this event with your family and friends. Thank you to the Community for your support.