ID: 8994

Urgent need for Community Visitors

Disability Services Regular - more than 6 months Geelong VIC

About this opportunity

Community Visitors are the eyes and ears of the community and perform an important role of upholding the human rights of people with a cognitive disability and/or mental illness who are living in supported care.

They monitor and report on the adequacy of services being provided to residents/patients. Community Visitors also talk to residents/patients to identify issues of concern and write a brief report at the conclusion of the visit.

Community Visitors visit in pairs and visit facilities within their region. Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills are required. The ability to contribute to a visit report is also required. This role is ideally suited to individuals who are available during day-time hours or late afternoons.

Training for this role is provided.

This is a challenging and rewarding role which is a formal Victorian Governor-in-Council appointment. A minimum 2 year commitment to this role is required. (Breaks/holidays/leave can be taken during this period.) Please note that due to the long-term nature of this role, this role is generally not suitable for students wanting to gain experience in the sector.


Additional requirements

Driver's Licence (C) . National Police Certificate *.

We will organise and pay for the National Police Check.

This important volunteer role is a formal Victorian Governor in Council position which requires a 2 year commitment.
Will have: good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skill, an interest and commitment to the rights of people with a disability. The ability to promote the dignity of residents in supported care.

Benefits: Working towards Equal Rights and the Dignity of Humanity.
Hold a statutory appointment while developing new skills and meet new people.


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

Flexible, day-time or late afternoons - Monday to Friday weekly.

Suitable for
  • Centrelink Volunteers
  • People with disability
  • Skilled Volunteers
  • Wheelchair Access
Type of work
  • Disability Support
  • Mediation & Advocacy
Training

1 day Induction training. 1 day training - either Disability, Mental Health or Residential Services.

Reimbursement

Payment for National Police check, approved out of pocket expenses & reimbursement of travel costs.