ID: 157740

FishAbility by Fishcare Melbourne Fishing Assistant

for Fishcare Melbourne more by this organisation (2)

Disability Services Regular - more than 6 months Across: Altona VIC, Melbourne VIC, Mornington VIC

About this opportunity

We're recruiting again!!

We invite anyone who naturally enjoys helping people or those living with a disability to join our team. We conduct over 30 fishing clinics each year and are always looking for volunteers to help deliver these events.

As a FishAbility Fishing Assistant, you will provide practical support to participants by;

Assisting participants with mild, moderate or severe disabilities to experience the joy of recreational fishing from Piers and Jetties
Assisting with the use of fishing equipment, including, adaptive and specialised fishing rods and equipment
Casting practice, bait and knot tying
Showing an awareness of Victorian Fishing Rules and Practices

Additional requirements

Working with Children Check ^*.

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.

Time Required

A few hours every month

Suitable for

Centrelink Volunteers
Families with Children
Groups of 10 or more
People with disability
Skilled Volunteers
Travelling Volunteers
Wheelchair Access
Work Experience

Type of work

Companionship & Social Support
Disability Support
Education & Training
Seniors & Aged Care
Sport & Physical Activity
Tour Guides, Information & Heritage
Translating & Interpreting
Tutoring & Coaching
Working with Animals

Training

Training and mentoring is provided. Annual Volunteer Training day (January), First Aid training, Guest speakers, Social events and Annual Conference opportunities.

Reimbursement

Volunteers can be reimbursed for travel costs to and from clinics.