Do you have experience working with youth programs & event management skills?

Do you want to gain experience working for a National Organisation, while giving back to young people impacted by cancer?

Then this volunteer role could be a perfect fit ….

Canteen delivers overnight programs, workshops and recreational and social events that bring young people together to build peer relationships.

As a Program Logistics volunteer, your role will be to support the Program Coordinator to ensure the program or event runs smoothly.

Volunteers are an essential part of our front-facing service delivery and success - we could not do it without you!

Canteen not only offers volunteers the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Young People Living with Cancer but provides you many other benefits such as:

• Provide general supervision to young people attending programs and events as required under the direction of the Program Coordinator
• Provide input to Canteen staff in relation to individual members
• Setting up and packing down before and after activities during the program
• Participate in the facilitation of activities. Activities may include but may not be limited to sporting activities, educational sessions, group discussions, workshops and debriefs
• Encourage young people to develop supportive relationships with their peers
• Supervise young people during activities and free time
• Observe behaviours and report to a Canteen staff member any behaviour that is likely to impact negatively on others
• Assist and support young people in developing their own skills
• Provide feedback on process improvement techniques where appropriate
• Monitor and enforce curfews and other program rules

Knowledge and Experience

• Willingness to actively participate in programs
• Ability to generate a safe, comfortable and confidential environment
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to relate to young people

Desirable

• Bronze Medallion
• Provide First Aid Certificate
• Demonstrate ability to facilitate discussion groups and workshops

Personal Qualities

• Warm and approachable
• Ability to listen actively and communicate confidently
• Friendly and professional
• High level of integrity, honesty and commitment
• Highly motivated team player

Please include a copy of your resume with your application.