The Irish Australian Support Association of QLDs Parents Group runs, fortnightly on Friday mornings.

The role of the volunteer is varied and involves carrying out key tasks such as:

• Setting up the area for the mother’s group prior to starting.
• Welcoming and ensuring parents sign in and complete relevant paperwork.
• Making tea and coffee, set up and serving food, kitchen duties.
• Informing parents of the services available to them at IASAQ.
• Promoting IASAQ mother’s group and other events.
• Communicating and connecting with the parents who attend.
• Assisting with the children and ensuring their safety.
• Cleaning the area for the group.
• Tidying and putting away the area after the group is over.

Skills required:

• Strong communication skills
• Friendly, empathetic nature
• Compassionate
• Willingness to be involved
• Ability to work within a team.
• A commitment to the full 3 hour shift from 9am to 12pm

Benefits of volunteering with us:

• Great way to meet and form friendships with other Irish parents
• Strengthens your ties to the Irish Irish/Australian community
• Develop strong social skills
• Bring you a sense of meaning and purpose
• Increased positive well-being.