Recreation Program Support for children & adults
About this opportunity
We need enthusiastic volunteers to have fun supporting children & adults with a disability, from aged 5 to adult, with a wide range of social & recreational programs at various times on weekends, & during school holidays. You don’t need any special qualifications or experience! Under the supervision of qualified staff, you will be supporting and encouraging our participants to engage in recreation programs. You choose the days & times that you can volunteer on a term by term basis. Volunteering with us is a fantastic way to gain experience for a potential career as a Support Worker in this field, or in other areas such as OT, Speech Therapy, nursing, teaching or psychology.
Gateways welcomes applications from all diverse backgrounds, including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQI+ and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Child safety is embedded in our culture. Gateways are proud to be a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse
Additional requirements
NDIS screening check . Others . Working with Children Check *.
Attend the initial interview and have a genuine interest to work with people with a disability. Applicants are required to undergo referee checks, a WWCC, an NDIS Worker Screening Check (both are free for volunteers), and attend an orientation session.
Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in Gateways leadership, governance and culture. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. We have vigorous recruitment and screening processes for all employees and volunteers.
Various & flexible, details from agency.
Suitable for- Wheelchair Access
- Young adults, 18 - 24
- Childcare
- Companionship & Social Support
- Disability Support
Initial 2.5 hour orientation session. On-going training and support as required.