Volunteers and Volunteers Drivers- Dept for Child Protection

About this opportunity

You will only be asked to do what you are comfortable with. I work around you and your schedule which means you choose your working hours.

Tasks are (but not limited to) driving children - from infant to young adult - to and from school, appointments or access visits with their parents, all within office hours. No after hours or weekend work are expected however occasionally after hours and weekend work is available.

If you would like to volunteer with us but driving young people around is not something that you are comfortable with, let me know and we can find another way for you to contribute.

Transport is all with our new government vehicles using the resources of the department. As a volunteer, the Government Volunteer’s Insurance will cover you.

DCP reimburse mileage to and from your house to the Woodville office for all volunteers. We will also reimburse you for any meals or coffees if the volunteer is out for a defined period of time.

DCP will provide the mandatory training:

• Safe Environments – Through their eyes (Mandatory Notification)
• Orientation to DCP

You will also need a Working With Children Check but DCP will initiate this and cover the cost.

We will also offer training in the installation of car seats.

You will need:

• Class C driver’s license
• An eagerness to help our children and young people
• Good spoken and written understanding of the English language

Additional requirements

Driver's Licence (C) . 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.

Time Required

Monday - Friday 8.00am -5.00pm

Suitable for

• Centrelink Volunteers
• Families with Children
• Skilled Volunteers

Type of work

• Companionship & Social Support
• Disability Support
• Driving & Transportation

Training

DCP will provide mandatory training you will need – Safe Environments – Through their eyes.

Reimbursement

DCP reimburse mileage to and from your house to the Woodville office. Reimbursement for any meals or