ID: 118445

Parent Talk Presenter

Community Services Regular - less than 6 months Ashburton VIC

About this opportunity

The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of Pied Piper Toy Library.

Are you looking to get involved by volunteering with a local community focused not-for-profit? Join a friendly and welcoming team made of volunteers and members at the Pied Piper Toy Library. We are a registered charity committed to supporting children’s development through play located close to Ashburton Village.

We are a Centrelink approved organisation for voluntary work.

PARENT TALK PRESENTER

The Parent Talk Presenter will speak to new parent groups at the Maternal Child Health (MCH) centres about the toy library and how the toy library can contribute to the development of babies, toddlers and young children with toys that are affordable, accessible and sustainable.

Key responsibilities:

  • Present in person to a variety of new parent groups at MCH centres in the local Boroondara area
  • Explain what a toy library is, the benefits and demonstrate how borrowing works
  • Showcase a range of toys to new parent groups
  • The presentation is in a relaxed setting with new parents and their babies

Skills and Experience:

  • Confident in presenting and speaking to a group
  • Be friendly and reliable

Benefits in undertaking the volunteer role:

  • Becoming an active part of the local community and supporting new families
  • Opportunity to build on public speaking and presentation skills

Training will be provided.

Note: applicants need to be aged 18+ for this volunteer role.


Additional requirements

Covid-19 vaccination . Working with Children Check *.

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.
Suitable for
  • Centrelink Volunteers
  • Families with Children
Type of work
  • Library Services
  • Marketing, Media & Communications
Training

You will be provided with a short, informal induction session and tour of the toy library. Training will be provided on the job by the Toy Library Coordinator and a Parent Talk Presentation summary will be provided.