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Knox Community Volunteers has offered a range of services to people living in the City of Knox since 1975 , and in recent years our services have extended into the Yarra Ranges.
Knox Community Volunteers has over 900 active volunteers who provide a range of services.
These include:
Transport A team of volunteer drivers use their own cars to transport people who cannot access public transport or taxis to and from allied health, social support and planned activity groups. A small contribution is welcomed for this service, and clients are requested to give as much notice as possible if they wish to book a drive ( minimum three working days). 
Social Support Activities We conduct six Social Support groups for frail and isolated elderly residents and people with disabilities. These groups are conducted at various venues including Carrington Park in Knoxfield. Refreshments are provided and transport can be arranged if necessary. We also assist Culturally and Liguistically Diverse Groups( CALD ). 
Community Visiting Volunteers in this program are matched with a frail and isolated older person in the community for regular visits. All volunteers are interviewed and undergo police record checks before being assigned to a person to visit. Community Access Program Our Community Access Worker is available to integrate frail and isolated people into community groups, and social activities.The program is aimed at people who are having difficulty accessing social support networks alone, due to isolation, disability or frailty. We have one on one assisted shopping, morning melodies to various venues and a men’s lunch on the first Monday of each month. Community Shopping We now operate a Community Shopping Bus to Knox City and Stud Park Shopping Centre on a weekly basis, with a door to door service from a client’s home. Walkers and Wheelchairs can be taken. 
Pet Companion Program Pets are an important part of life and Knox Community Volunteers can assist you to keep your pet healthy and happy by providing dog walkers, grooming and vet transport. 
Social Activities Knox Community Volunteers organise activities for their clients and volunteers throughout the year. These include shopping trips, trivia and movie nights, dinners and morning and afternoon teas in local places of interest. Transport can be arranged to these events. 
Carrington Park The program operates four days a week as a Planned Activity Group (PAG) and offers activities and social support for frail and isolated elderly people, with disabilities, who are residents of the City of Knox. The fully equipped woodwork group produces a variety of carpentry items under the supervision of an instructor and is open to both men and women. The Craft Group are involved in various activities including papermaking, scrap booking, flower decorating, stenciling and textile printing. Special seasonal and cultural activities are also run. Volunteers are an integral part of the program assisting with transport, craft, carpentry and meal preparation. Carrington Park Adult Day Centre is located at : Carrington Park Activities Centre, 20 O’Connor Rd Knoxfield 3180. For further information about the group, or becoming a volunteer with this group, please contact the manager on 97637989 or email us: kknoxcom@bigpond.net.au We are happy to arrange a “Come and Try” session for you. Volunteer Program Knox Community Volunteers is recognised by Knox Municipal Council as the first point of contact for volunteer recruitment, management training and connection. We have over 900 volunteers registered with us , who are able to help with all types of community activities. Volunteers can choose to be placed in opportunity shops, aged care facilities, meals on wheels, sporting clubs and many other community agencies.
A number of information seminars are conducted on a range of topics including health issues, aged and disability care, retirement and financial planning,legal matters, and various current issues affecting local residents. Contact us for a calendar of events. Knox Community Volunteers can provide training, group facilitation, advice or speakers for your community or social group. Contact us for more information on available topics. If you have any enquiries or want to know more about any of the activities that KCV are involved with, please feel free to email us or phone us on 9729 9499.
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