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Family Support Volunteer - Regional WA South West

Australian Red Cross
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  • Ongoing Volunteer Position with flexible hours
  • Commit only 4 hours per week for 12 weeks per family
  • Join the world's largest humanitarian organisation

The program A volunteer is matched with a parent who is socially isolated from usual support networks including multiple birth families and those experiencing Post Natal Depression or Anxiety and undertakes a weekly home visit to assist to build parent's confidence by skill building and role modelling and improve their wellbeing and resilience by assisting to link into their community.

The opportunity This is a rewarding position who would like to contribute their knowledge in supporting parents with children. To be a suitable volunteer for this position, you must be over 18 years and must have previous experience with newborn and young children. You will require a valid working with children check. National Police Clearance will be completed internally by Red Cross on application. Red Cross expects your attendance at program orientation training and attend ongoing training opportunities as requested, where possible. You must be reliable, punctual and should maintain confidentiality at all times. Inability to attend visit must be communicated to Family Support Coordinator.

The impact As a Family Support volunteer, you will help vulnerable parents support their children at the most important times of their lives, reducing the risk of post natal depression.  You will help parents get their family’s health and well-being on track. Red Cross will ensure you have training, ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the World’s largest humanitarian network. For more information, please contact Amanda Davis at (08) 9726 6700.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.