As an Emergency Relief Worker you will be the first point of contact MarionLIFE has with the community, and as the face of MarionLIFE you will need to be able to relate to a wide range of people. You will also need to be understanding and sensitive to social issues facing people from lower socioeconomic or disadvantaged backgrounds. As well as good interpersonal skills and a sense of humour, you will also have the ability to respect values that are different to your own. You must be reliable, punctual and flexible and have the ability to work in a team as well as independently.

We ask that you can commit a minimum of 6 months to the role, as there is a significant amount of training required. Emergency Relief operates 4 mornings a week, with volunteers working from 8:45am to 12:15pm. Volunteers can choose to volunteer one day a week or multiple if desired, however it helps if there can be a consistent day committed.

Some key requirements of the role include: • Good communication skills
• Ability to listen well and with great empathy. • Ability to record information accurately. • Willingness to learn about other local agencies available for external referrals. • Openness to learning, training and information sharing with others in the team • Commitment to social justice principles and willingness to embrace the mission and aims of MarionLIFE Community Services