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Volunteer application

Making a donation

There are many ways to get involved and support Fernlea House. Here are some of the options and suggestions.

1. BECOME A MEMBER:

  • Degree of Difficulty – EASY
  • Target audience – anyone over the age of 18
  • Cost - $10 per annum.
  • Prerequisites – an interest in what Fernlea House does
  • Benefits
    • Receive Newsletter First (especially if by email)
    • Get Priority Notification and invitations to events & activities
  • Why do it?
    • Be part of this great community organisation
    • Share the “Living, Laughing and Loving” of Fernlea House
    • Sustain a REAL community service for the community
  • How?
    • Print off and complete a membership form and send to Fernlea House. (We still need real signatures)
    • A receipt will be send back to you.

2. JOIN THE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT

  • Degree of Difficulty - MEDIUM
  • Target audience – people with skills to support Fernlea’s Governance.
  • Cost – Membership @ $10 per annum
  • Prerequisites:
    • An interest in Fernlea House
    • Skills to offer the Committee (eg finance, marketing, planning, legal, Chairing, fundraising, etc)
    • Previous experience in a community organisation (an advantage)
    • Access to internet and email.
    • Able to commit some time each month for meetings
  • Benefits:
    • Becoming part of a committed team of people
    • Strong management support for COM
    • Feeling good about helping to keep such services in the hills.
    • Makes you feel worthwhile
  • Why do it?
    • To share your experience and expertise for the benefit of the community
    • Help support the increased demand for services
    • Get knowledge about this and other services for your own benefit, in case you or your family needs them.
  • How?
    • Contact one of the Committee members, or the Manager to discuss.
    • Nominate for a position at the AGM
    • Ring the office and request the required forms.

3. BECOME A VOLUNTEER

  • Degree of Difficulty - HARD or RIGOROUS (There’s a challenge for you)
  • Target Audience – people over 18 with the required attributes
  • Attributes include: mature minded, responsible, interest in palliative care, good communication, empathy, sense of humour, emotionally stable, willing to commit to regular work, like having fun and helping others.
  • Cost: Membership @ $10 per annum
  • Prerequisites:
    • Attend a preliminary interview
    • Attend basic 4 day palliative care training
    • Attend further training if needed (eg transport, Ferns, memoirs)
    • Attend a post training interview
    • Begin volunteering with a Mentor
    • Commit to work for 12 months
    • Attend regular continuing education sessions (also fun things)
  • Benefits:
    • A great deal of satisfaction
    • A high level of fulfillment
    • Having fun (dress up for themes)
    • Meets lots of great people
    • Feel part of the team
    • Feel valued for your contribution
  • Why do it?
    • You are helping to improve the quality of life for people with life limiting illnesses, their carers and families,
    • To share your interests and experience with others
    • Support people in your local community
    • To meet others and feel part of a wonderful life journey
  • How?
    • Contact the Manager of Volunteers either by email or phone
    • See the application form on the volunteer section of the website.

4. MAKE a DONATION

  • A One off donation over $2 is tax deductible.
  • Receipts will be sent for tax purposes
  • See the DONATE HERE button on the home page of the website – in the TOP RIGHT hand corner

5. MAKE a REGULAR DONATION

  • Regular donations are also tax deductible, and can be made through direct debit from your bank, or sending in a cheque.
  • SEE the DONATE NOW section for more details.

faeries6. SPONSOR a Fernlea Faerie or Gnome

  • Fernlea Faeries are those …
  • Fernlea Faeries are helping to support
  • You can too by sponsoring a Faerie.
  • Already Sponsored are:
    • Judy Grevillia – to pay the rent for the first 10 weeks.
    • Rose Orchid - to buy lunches for the first 4 weeks
    • Dianella – to pay volunteer mileage to bring guests to Healesville.

7. STILL REQUIRED:

Quandong Joe – $1500 for an additional Electric Lift Chair Quandong Joe
The Sandlewoods – To keep the food coming - $100 per week. The Sandlewoods
Wendy Wattle – to buy art and craft supplies for guests. $ 250 per quarter Wendy Wattle
Sundew Stephen – to keep the doors unlocked after Xmas – Rent for 3 months - $ 1200 Sundew Stephen
Viola Mary – To keep us all connected – Phone and internet connectivity - $ 49 per month. Viola Mary
Mr Melaleuca – to light the way at Healesville. $ 200 for lamps. Mr Melaleuca
Laura Hakea - will help keep the guests warm next winter with blankets and feet warmers. $ 250 Laura Hakea

In Memory Gifts & Bequests

In today’s world, people often like to give In Memory Gifts when a loved one has passed away or to remember them on a special anniversary.

Your gift, whether large or small, will help us continue to provide the extra services that make Fernlea House a special place of living, laughing and loving.

Donations of $2.00 and over are tax deductible.

W can provide envelopes at the funeral service and send a card to the family acknowledging the gifts received. Individual tax receipts and a letter of thanks are sent to each person thanking them for their contribution.

If you would like to consider this, please ring our Manager, Helen Pike, on 03 5968 3895.

Bequests

You might like to make a bequest to Fernlea House in your will. Simply call our Manager, Helen Pike on 03 5968 3895 for more information. All calls are confidential and there is no obligation to go ahead.