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Volunteer Office Assistant (Multicultural Care)

Burwood Council's Volunteering Program
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Multicultural Care

Multicultural Care is a not-for-profit community based multicultural organisation funded by the Commonwealth Government to provide services to frail aged people and people with disabilities. Multicultural Care has been meeting the care needs of multicultural communities across the Inner West, Southwest and Southeast Sydney for over two decades.

Position purpose

We are looking for an administration assistant to join our team. An enthusiastic team player to provide support with data entry/ document scanning, printing, mail outs, filing and general paper work. In return you will receive: orientation, training, ongoing support and other opportunities during the time of service. Volunteering provides many benefits such as but not limited to: developing new skills and knowledge/ experience, enjoying a sense of fulfilment and achievement as well as developing a connection to your community.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Data entry using excel and/ or Alaya Care data base
  • Photocopying and scanning documents
  • Large scale mailing
  • Attend orientation and ongoing training as required
  • Other general administrative duties as required
  • Become familiar, and act in accordance with, Multicultural Care’s Values.

Knowledge, skills and experience

  • Previous admin or reception experience
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds
  • A love of the elderly - and you're looking to volunteer in your local community.
  • Computer literacy, good with Excel, Microsoft suite etc.
  • Willingness to follow guidelines set out by Multicultural Care

Learning and development

Volunteers at Multicultural Care are encouraged to grow and hone their skills. To do this, we offer opportunities for role-specific training to support your development. As a MC Volunteer, you are encouraged to complete the below free training:

  • Infection Control online training (mandatory in person training)
  • Periodic training days in areas related to your role

Compliance requirements

At Multicultural Care, we understand the importance of ensuring the safety of our staff, volunteers and clients. To do this we follow legislation and compliance best practice which states that all volunteers must read and sign a:

  • National Police Check (paid for by Multicultural Care). Note: we do not accept National Police Checks completed through other organisations. All volunteers must complete a new National Police Check every 3 years.
  • NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
  • Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate 3 doss
  • Statutory Declaration for anyone who has been a citizen or permanent resident of a country/countries other than Australia since the age of 16.
  • Volunteer Code of Conduct
  • Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement
  • Position description
  • Rights and responsibilities

If you are on a VISA, we will need to ensure the conditions of your VISA allow you to volunteer in Australia. To do this, you will need to provide a copy of your current passport, and consent to Multicultural Care verifying the conditions of your VISA.