A volunteer may buddy with another volunteer to cover the commitment during the School Term.   The Conversation Club provides a safe and welcoming environment for individuals wanting to practise their English conversation skills.  Volunteer will be supported to engage members of the community from diverse backgrounds in English Conversation on a range of topics. Topics often cover useful information about loal culture and community services, differences between cultures and important days such as: Harmony Day, Australia Day etc. Essential Criteria:

• Good Communication and English speaking skills, willingness to listen as well as speak and have an interest in other cultures.
• ESOL certificate desirable
• Must commit to the program for 10 weeks (one school term)
• Show reliability and punctuality
• Must undergo training as required. Council will advise
• Must have own transport
• Ability and ongoing commitment to work with or without supervision
• Ability to work as part of a team and foster positive relationships between the  community and Council

Desirable· Knowledge of the Strathfield area · Current first aid certificate · TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate

Key Responsibilities:

• To engage in conversation in the English language with members of CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) communities on a range of topics.
• Manage the workplace ensuring the risk of injury to staff and community members is minimised or removed through risk analysis.

Work Health and Safety: All Council volunteers are expected to:

• Follow safe practices/procedures to perform your duties in a manner, so as affect the health and safety of yourself or others
• Participate in development of safe work procedures and risk assessments with your supervisor when required
• Actively participate in WHS inductions and training when required
• Wear and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the prescribed manner and when specified
• Participate in workplace inspections if required
• Use and maintain plant or equipment of any kind, including computer and other telecommunication devices in accordance with instructions and procedures
• Participate in emergency preparedness training, including any required knowledge for business continuity plans.
• Report all hazards, near misses and damage as per the Strathfield Municipal Council (SMC) reporting procedure.
• Participate in accident and incident investigations as required

Injury Management  Report all injuries/illnesses that occur at work immediately If injured at work, actively cooperate and participate to comply with obligations imposed under injury management and return-to-work plans where applicable.