Organisations in need of support and people willing to help are being encouraged to sign up to a new online volunteering platform.
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The platform is designed to support vulnerable people across the Goulburn electorate (which includes the Southern Highlands) during COVID-19.
Goulburn MP Wendy Tuckerman said volunteers were being empowered to provide welfare checks, deliver supplies and offer essential transport to vulnerable people through a new online platform linking community members with charities, NGOs and councils.
"The pandemic is placing a significant strain on volunteer-driven organisations which support vulnerable members in the Goulburn electorate, and many require more people to help meet demand," Mrs Tuckerman said.
"This platform allows you to register your details online and an organisation in your local area will get in touch and offer volunteering opportunities when they arise."
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The NSW Government has partnered with the Centre for Volunteering to develop the platform which was also operating in Victoria and Western Australia.
Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Gareth Ward said the platform promoted informal voluntary opportunities that prioritise safety and wellbeing of participants during COVID-19.
"Volunteers are the backbone of our communities and in times of need it is inherent for Australians to rally around each other and do whatever is needed to support those struggling," Mr Ward said.
"I encourage any organisation in need of assistance, and any person willing to give up their time to help someone else, to register online today."
For more information and to register, visit emergency.volunteer.org.au.
