Emergency Relief Volunteer
About this opportunity
ER Volunteers will serve people who are experiencing social isolation, homelessness, mental and physical health issues, intellectual or sensory disability, or come from a refugee or culturally diverse background.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing material assistance according to Baptist Care SA standard operating procedure
- Assisting with preparation of food parcels
- Assisting with tidying up of ER room after each shift
- Conducting client interviews according to Baptist Care SA standard operating procedure
- Ensuring client’s details and records are kept according to Baptist Care SA policies Child Safe Environments
Volunteers in this role will: ~ Be respectful and courteous at all times to all visitors, other volunteers and employees of Baptist Care ~ Have a willingness to learn and follow instructions ~ Have empathy with people who experience hardship, loss, disadvantage and disconnection from the community ~ A valid DCSI Child-Related Employment Screening Check (less than 3 years old)* ~ A valid National Police Check (less than 12 months old)* ~ A valid Child Safe Environments Training certificate (less than 3 years old)*
Baptist Care will assist approved applicants to obtain these checks/certificates free of charge.
Additional requirements
National Police Certificate *. Working with Children Check *.
*Please note:
It’s important that organisations continue to monitor and follow the advice and guidelines of both State or Territory, and Federal Governments in relation to the latest COVID-19 requirements.
*As each organisation provides different levels/types of insurance, volunteers are reminded to check with the organisation as to the type of insurance provided for volunteers (e.g. Voluntary Workers Personal Accident Insurance).
*Best practice volunteer involvement recommends that a volunteer role should not be more than 15-16 hours per week.
From 9 am to 1 pm at least one day a week (Monday-Thursday)
Suitable for- Skilled Volunteers
- Wheelchair Access
- Administration & Office Management
- Counselling & Help Line
Child Safe Environments, Induction, and on the job training