Volunteer Facilitator - Playgroup
Play Matters AustraliaVolunteer facilitators are integral to supporting children and families to build relationships, skills, and confidence through play. Regular tasks for volunteer facilitators include:
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opening/closing the venue
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welcoming families
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organising play experiences for the weekly sessions
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liaising between playgroup families and Play Matters Australia
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ensuring the playgroup environment and culture is safe, welcoming, and inclusive. As a Play Matters Australia volunteer, you will have the opportunity to:
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participate in professional and personal development
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make new friends while enjoying a variety of experiences that bring families from different backgrounds together to create stronger communities
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act on shared values, interests, and passions with like-minded playgroup families and staff
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be part of a supportive and valued volunteering community that helps children and families to build relationships, skills, and confidence through play.
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volunteer for a national charity that values creativity and fun, collaboration, welcoming and inclusive environments, contemporary practices, and accountability.
Play Matters Australia provides the following volunteer support:
- Assistance to complete a Working with Children Check
- Mentoring and guidance from Play Matters staff
- Access to a digital portal with online training and resources
- Career development opportunities
- Statements of service
- Upskilling in both community development and early childhood education