ID: 210559

Office Administration Volunteer - ALICE SPRINGS OFFICE

Community Services Regular - less than 6 months Alice Springs NT

About this opportunity

VoCNT offers a variety of practical and emotional support services and prevention activities. We advocate for and promote public and government awareness of the rights, needs and interests of victims of crime.

In partnership with the Northern Territory Government, VoCNT has provided:

  • Information, referral, crisis support and counselling.
  • Assistance to prepare victim impact statements and CVSU applications.
  • Darwin Local Court, Courthouse Support Program
  • Financial Assistance in resecuring residential and business properties, and vehicles.
  • Home security assessments and improvement funding for at risk/vulnerable people.
  • Business security audits.
  • Remote community projects focused on building safety.
  • Victim support in Youth Justice Conferencing.
  • Crime prevention education and activities.

VoCNT provides support from offices in Darwin and Alice Springs, and maintains a regular presence in Tennant Creek, Katherine and Nhulunbuy. We have employees working in a blend of full and part time hours. Volunteers play an essential role by supporting the governance of the organisation, providing the courthouse support program, and assisting with VoCNT’s promotional activities.

Driver's Licence preferred but NOT required.


Additional requirements

National Police Certificate *. 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.

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

Monday Mornings 9-1 Preferred but any hours during the work week appreciated. 3-4 hour shifts. Office hours are 8:30 - 4:30om

Suitable for
  • Centrelink Volunteers
  • People with disability
  • Skilled Volunteers
  • Travelling Volunteers
  • Work Experience
  • Young adults, 18 - 24
Type of work
  • Administration & Office Management
Training

Induction and ongoing training given