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. Our Food Nights are an early intervention, family strengthening program that is held every Monday night (including Public Holidays) from 5pm to 7pm with one session from 5pm to 6pm and a second session from 6pm to 7pm. In the backyard of our premises at Glandore, we offer market style collect your own free food, where a thank you can be shown through a donation of a pantry item or 2, or plastic bags. Throughout the night we also provide free tea and coffee to anyone that comes through, along with a home-cooked meal for people to enjoy while they pick up their goods. Usually, we have fruit, vegetables, bread, milk and toiletries for anyone needing them. On occasion, depending on what is donated, we are also able to offer free toys, books, homewares, clothes at the same time. What is most wonderful about our premises at Glandore and what makes us different to other services, we are able to provide an area for children to play in with equipment, sports toys and volunteers (Police Checked) to play with the children to provide them with a fun and safe environment while their carers and parents collect their goods. Through all of our services, our Food Nights included, 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 Duties specific to the position: • Setting up marquees and sorting food • Managing and interacting with guests • Preparing a hot meal • Serving food and/or tea and coffee • Reading to kids • Supporting hairdressers • Running kids fine motor and/or gross motor activities • Supervising the food market • Supporting mobile showers • Monitor and assist with traffic safety and parking