Vinnies Migrant and Refugee Kids Club Volunteers

About this opportunity

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with attendees to the Kids Club through board games, reading, craft activities etc.
• Work as a team with program leaders and other volunteers to provide feedback and suggestions for activities and improvements.
• Ensure that duty of care requirements are met for all program participants and volunteers
• Compliance with organisational policies and procedures, training requirements, legislation, health and safety, diversity and a commitment to quality systems and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as required

Skills and Attributes

• Patient, approachable and sensitive to cross-cultural issues and challenges
• Passionate about working with children and young people
• Enthusiastic, energetic and has a positive mindset
• Has a sound knowledge of English
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with peers and program participants
• Good organisational and leadership skills
• Adapts to changing environments and demands
• Commitment to ethos of St Vincent de Paul Society
• A clear understanding of the role and ethos of the Society and its objectives, along with evidence of a strong commitment to reflect its mission and values in all dealings with employees, volunteers and those whom we assist.

Additional requirements

Working with Vulnerable People Check .

Volunteers must be 17 years or older; Working with Vulnerable People Check required. First Aid certificate and Drivers Licence are desirable, but not necessary. Corporate Induction and Program Training (to be completed at the Deakin Office); Volunteer Application; Code of Conduct; Volunteer Assignment Form.

Time Required

Time Commitment: 2 hours on fortnightly Saturdays (during school term). 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm. We recommend volunteers make a 6-12 months commitment to this volunteer role as we are trying to make a long-term positive impact in the lives of young people in our region

Suitable for

• Young adults, 18 - 24

Type of work

• Education & Training
• Tutoring & Coaching

Training

Induction - e-Learning