Volunteer - Community Youth Support
About this opportunity
Volunteer Recruitment Job Description
Are you looking to support and work with young people and raise awareness on food wastage through the cooking sessions?
Can you use your event management skill to implement the project, promote it and engage with young people across the St Albans Area?
The YCW is a volunteer-run organisation open to people of all faith backgrounds. The YCW aims to involve young people in actions to address their own issues and empower them as leaders in their communities.
Are you looking to support and work with young people and raise awareness on food wastage through the cooking sessions?
Can you use your event management skill to implement the project, promote it and engage with young people across the St Albans Area?
The YCW is a volunteer-run organisation open to people of all faith backgrounds. The YCW aims to involve young people in actions to address their own issues and empower them as leaders in their communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Program Coordinator to run the program on a weekly basis.
- Leading to ensure the participants have done onsite registration and looking after the venue during the session
- Assist the resource person in running the cooking session, as and when required
- Support in set up and pack down, meal service, clean up
- Support the Program Coordinator in promoting the program in the local area
Skills, experience and attributes:
- Event Management Skill
- Commitment to social justice principles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A team player, strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work with young volunteers.
- Happy to work independently and in a team environment
Other Requirements: (or willing to complete within 2 months from start day)
- Working With Children Check
- Police Check
- Drivers Licence
- Complete Volunteer Information Form
- Complete Volunteer Acknowledgement and Agreement Form
Commitment:
Regular - More than 6 months preferable Able to attend online meetings and team-building meet-ups.
Day and Time:
Fixed Friday night (every fortnightly) and other flexible weekdays 2 days per week (flexible hours, spread over multiple days possible)
**Certification of Volunteering **
Certification of participation and contribution will be provided upon consistent participation.
Takeouts:
Whether you have a strong passion for contributing to the community or wish to gain some great experiences that are immensely rewarding to your professional career, join us now!
Additional requirements
Covid-19 vaccination . Working with Children Check *.
Every Friday from 6 PM - 9 PM till Dec 2024 Flexible after hours: attend online city meeting 2-3 meeting each month Monthly Melbourne team building meet-ups
Suitable for- Skilled Volunteers
- Young adults, 18 - 24
- Younger Volunteers, under 18
- Companionship & Social Support
- Food Preparation & Service
- Fundraising & Events
- Marketing, Media & Communications