ABOUT US

Allergy Life Australia is a not-for-profit charity organisation that supports, enhances and advocates for the lives and lifestyles of those living with Allergies in Australia.

We run monthly Online Allergy Support Groups that are free to join and made for Australians living with allergies.

These support groups are held in a safe and welcoming online environment and allow participants to have open and genuine discussions about various topics related to their life with allergies.

We are currently looking for a Support Group Leader for our FAMILIES WITH ALLERGIES group- This group is for Parents/Guardians who have children with allergies. Learn more on our website- allergylife.com.au/familysupport

THE ROLE

We are looking for expressions of interest for "Volunteer Family Support Group Leaders" to facilitate these online support groups.

The Support Group Leader would work with our team to create a supportive and inclusive environment during the online support groups, guiding discussions and providing attendees with a safe space to discuss various topics related to their life with allergies.

This position is suitable for someone with an interest and passion for supporting families in the allergy community.

The Support Groups are held online, and the Support Group Leader will be provided training, guidance and assistance to build their skills in managing a support group session.

ABOUT YOU

• You have allergy-related life experiences (you have allergies or you live or care for someone that does) with food allergies, environmental allergies, anaphylaxis, etc
• You have a background, experience or interest in mental health
• You have an interest and passion for supporting the allergy community
• You want to connect and help with others who are experiencing challenges living with allergies
• You have good verbal communication skills and empathy
• You can apply for this role if this is your first position after completing your course and you want to get some experience

Details

• Fully remote
• Commitment: Minimum 1 x Support group per month for three months
• Payment: Unpaid role
• Supportive and Friendly Environment
• Training and Guidance Provided
• Volunteers will need access to their own computer or laptop with a stable internet connection
• All volunteers will receive a certificate and will be provided with an organisation referee after the commitment period

Applying With your application, please send us your Resume to admin@allergylife.com.au and let us know why you would want to lead a support group and support people with allergies Please Note:

• You must be 18+ to apply for this role.
• If you do not have a Working with Children Check, you can apply for this through us for no cost.