Orygen Assist - Onsite Volunteer

About this opportunity

This role is advertised by Volunteer West, the volunteer resource centre of Australian Multicultural Community Services on behalf of Orygen.

Organisation description:

Orygen is a leading the revolution in youth mental health. We believe that all young people deserve to grow into adulthood with optimal mental health. Everything we do is focused on that outcome.

Program description:

The Orygen Assist program provides essential items including non-perishable foods, clothing, and hygiene products to young people & their families. This role provides in-person support for the running of our Orygen Assist drop-in space at Parkville.

The position will work within the Orygen Assist volunteer team to provide front-facing assistance to young people and their families at the Parkville drop-in, as well as administrative support for the operational running of the service.

Job description:

• Provide assistance to young people, families and clinicians who visit the Parkville drop-in.
• Foster a welcoming and judgement-free environment for young people and their families who are accessing the service.
• Review and prepare online orders.
• Manage stock levels, displays and general tidiness of the drop in space

Skills, experience and/or qualifications needed:

• Excellent rapport building and communication skills.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups of people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Reliability
• Personal organisational skills.
• Ability to take initiative and contribute new ideas

Time Required: 3 hours per week/fortnight.

Available volunteer shifts: Mon to Fri, 10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm.

Other requirements:

• Have the right to live and work in Australia.
• A current National Police Check (within the last 12 months).
• A Working with Children Check.

Additional requirements

National Police Certificate ^*. Working with Children Check ^*.

Time Required

3 hours per week/fortnight, available shifts: Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm.

Suitable for

• Centrelink Volunteers
• People Learning English
• People with disability
• Skilled Volunteers
• Young adults, 18 - 24

Type of work

• Administration & Office Management
• Counselling & Help Line
• Safety & Emergency Services