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 the lighthouse foundation
The Lighthouse Foundation is an Australian, non-denominational, not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to empowering young people to take responsibility for their own lives.
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Lighthouse provides long-term care and support within a family/community environment to young people aged 15-22, who may otherwise be homeless.
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volunteering at lighthouse
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The Lighthouse Foundation values the work of its volunteers and is committed to providing ongoing learning and development opportunities.
As a small, professionally run organisation, Lighthouse welcomes and relies greatly on volunteer involvement in many areas.
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| Cooking, gardening, cleaning & maintenance;
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| | Mentors are trusted counsellors, advisors, teachers, helpers, employers, trainers and friends;
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| | Tutors encourage and motivate learning, help with homework and teach special skills;
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| | Clerical tasks, mailouts, correspondence, filing and bookkeeping;
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| | Become an active member of a house Community Committee;
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| - Special events & projects
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| Assist with fundraising events and special projects;
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| - Lighthouse friendship garden
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| Garden maintenance or supervision of young people on the garden program;
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| | Art and leisure activities, and holistic health services, such as massage and Reiki.
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