Volunteer Driver - Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre • Volunteer • Not for profit organisation • Based in Newcastle

Looking for a really rewarding experience and have a desire to contribute to helping the community.

We’re seeking a person to join our wonderful staff and volunteers at the Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre. The Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre is a vibrant place used by the community for information, help, support, food assistance etc.

Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre operates a weekly food assistance program from the Centre. program helps support and care for people struggling to afford food. The program is supported by food donations from local supermarkets whom we partner with.

The Role The purpose of the Volunteer Diver role is to collect food from our supermarket supplier/s for our Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre. Our Volunteer Drivers are accompanied by one of our Volunteers as a passenger to assist. Volunteer Drivers are required to use their own vehicle and/or trailer for this task.

Key responsibilities: - • Drive to and from assigned supermarket/s; • Load food into vehicle and/or trailer and deliver to Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre with assistance from volunteer/s;

Benefits of the Role:

• Receive a really rewarding experience through being part of making a difference in the community;
• Opportunity to meet other people and foster new friendships;
• Gain a feeling of belonging through being part of the Neighbourhood Centre Team;
• Gain a real sense of purpose;
• References to use in job-seeking (if required);
• Opportunity to develop and/or maintain work skills and build experience;
• Opportunity to integrate your personal goals into your role (where possible);
• Opportunity to meet local community members and businesses

About You - Selection Criteria Essential Criteria:

1. Own a car and with capacity (or trailer) to transport food;
2. Possess current driver’s license and reliable vehicle with comprehensive car insurance.
3. Physical mobility with ability to lift small loads
4. Good interpersonal skills
5. Possess current NSW Working with Children’s Check
6. Possess National Criminal History Police Check Clearance issued within last 6 months

About The Canopy The Canopy is a non-profit organisation. Our Mission is “To support children, families, and individuals in being safe and connected in our communities”. We support the well-being of the community through our management and operation of multipurpose community centres and the Maryland and Jesmond Neighbourhood Centres. We also provide a range of family support services. The Canopy has a reputation as a great place to work with an inclusive and supportive Organisational culture for its staff and volunteers.

Apply now Interested and meet the selection criteria, then we would be keen to hear from you.

Please submit a copy of your CV/resume, cover letter and written responses addressing each item listed in the selection criteria. For further information, or to submit an application, please contact Lisa Standen, Finance and Administration Manager, The Canopy on
02 4908 1140 or email lisas@thecanopy.org.au .

Applications will close on 30th June 2024.