VOLUNTEER BUDDY - BANKSTOWN
Liverpool Volunteer Resource CentreBuddies are needed for a new and innovative Inclusive Volunteering Program, that supports people who have experienced a traumatic brain injury to participate in meaningful volunteering opportunities. The Program matches individuals with a Volunteer Buddy, who provides support and encouragement within the chosen host Organisation.
About the Role:
- Accompany and support your Volunteer to participate in their chosen volunteer opportunity
- Encourage and promote independence in accomplishing their given tasks
- Ensure that your Volunteer experiences inclusion and social interaction while volunteering
- Promote positive role modelling to your Volunteer and to the host Organisation’s community
- Notice and report any potential hazards, risks or issues to the Program Manager
- Time commitment is approximately 2-4 hours per week, for a minimum of 12 weeks
- All Volunteer Buddies are required to attend a training program of 20 hours during their 12 weeks of volunteering, some of which will be delivered prior to commencement of role
- All Volunteer Buddies require a current Police Check and Working With Children Check clearance
About You:
- Patient, honest, kind, trustworthy, flexible
- Able to commit to the full 12 weeks of the Program
- Sensitivity and empathy in understanding the needs of your Volunteer
- Clear understanding of confidentiality and adherence to Organisation’s policy on same
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop a rapport with others
- Ability to engage with your Volunteer, provide appropriate support and be a positive role model
- Previous volunteering experience is a bonus, but not essential
If you would like to help someone with a brain injury to feel more socially included, gain a sense of purpose, develop their skills and achieve their goals, we would love to hear from you!