NightWatch Street Chaplain
About this opportunity
Position Title – NightWatch Volunteer
Goals & Impact of the Role – Night patrol in the entertainment precincts, as part of the team that “watches out for you when your good times go bad.”
Duties and Responsibilities – patrolling streets, offering listening ear and helping hand, administrating first aid, being a calming presence through teamwork.
Time Requirements – Approx 7-14 hours p. fortnight, on overnight weekend shifts.
Location options: Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Rockhampton.
Work Environment – public spaces in entertainment precincts, plus Rest & Recovery space. Essential PPE and training provided.
Skills & Qualifications – Blue Card essential; First Aid and CPR advantageous pre-training; clear spoken and written communication; ability to use radio communication advantageous.
Volunteer Benefits – team membership, great training, worthwhile cause, skill development opportunities.
Plus+ Orientation & Training – Trainees given in-role training; ongoing essential and extension training offered to team members
Plus+ Supervision & support – shift Team Leader, access to on-site chaplain plus EAP counselling; bi-monthly team networking.
How to Apply – visit our website, and click Volunteer
Additional requirements
Others . Working with Children Check *.
First Aid and CPR will be required later.
Overnight shifts and some evening shifts
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- Skilled Volunteers
- Travelling Volunteers
- Work Experience
- Companionship & Social Support
- Safety & Emergency Services
initial induction training, optional training in mental health first aid, safety intervention