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Following feedback from our community workshops, we’re launching the first GRoW Buddy Volunteer Training to build skills and confidence, and recognise the important role volunteers play.
GRoW Buddies are friendly local volunteers who help new participants feel welcome and connected, in nature based and social community activities,. They support community based programs and initiatives and help build and support our connected community spaces.
Who Can Apply:
Current and potential GRoW volunteers in Cooroy, Pomona, and surrounds.
How to Apply:
Register your interest by Emailing the Team at grow@usc.edu.au
Note: Our first course finished in November- Sixteen volunteers have completed the Mental heath First Aid, First aid and Community Development training sessions.
Follow up and feedback:
TBC
What You’ll Learn:
Buddying and gentle first-welcome skills
Mental health first aid and basic first aid training
Intro to cultural safety and community development
What our Volunteers are saying about the training: TBA
What our Volunteers are up to after completing the training : TBA
GRoW Buddy Training Timetable: Stay tuned for the next courses in 2026
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