Puddle Jumpers Inc (PJs) is a non-profit, non-government organisation committed to responding to the social development needs of society’s most vulnerable children and young people; priority of our work is reserved for children who do not live with their birth parents. We believe all kids matter, and deserve the right to engage in happy and fun experiences in their life. We aim to provide opportunities for volunteers to be involved in their community and open their hearts to the wonderful world of helping others. We aim to provide volunteers with training, support, and opportunities to expand their own development, promote social awareness, social compassion, and social leadership. Encouraging our volunteers to develop a social partnership to enhance their own lives and the lives of the children and young people they engage with. We aim for volunteers to understand and value, the impact that their actions and heats can have on others in the community, especially those in need, thereby enhancing young adults sense of social community, interaction, and belonging. We will do this by: • Providing volunteers (especially young adults) with the opportunity to volunteer and gain experience in the human services sector • Promoting positive concepts of self-worth through the challenges and involvement in relationships and activities • Enhancing volunteers personal development skills • Ensuring that all volunteers receive adequate training and screening checks to optimise their volunteering experience for all involved • Working from a strengths based approach; enhancing and building on existing strengths and capacities With the support of our artistic volunteers, we are able to expand our fundraising opportunities while also reaching more volunteers to test their skills at new and exciting opportunities! Duties specific to the position (but are not limited to): • Designing & decorating plates to create giving plates • Baking giving plates • Designing new patterns for giving plates