The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of Interchange Inner East.

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer in an innovative and meaningful program, that caters for all levels of abilities? Are you passionate about music and helping young people with a disability achieve personal goals, in a stimulating and positive environment? Interchange IE's Music In Me is Melbourne’s first all inclusive, music specific program that caters for participants with special needs.

To continue delivering a quality service to our growing population of participants, we need your help in assisting us in our sessions.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Encourage and support participants to interact with one another and participate in Music In Me
• Promote independence of all participants
• Enhance participant safety by providing additional supervision
• Be supervised by Interchange IE staff to support participants at meal times
• Take guidance and direction from the Music In Me Team Leaders, the Volunteer and HR Coordinators and other Interchange IE staff
• Attend any relevant training to develop skills and understanding

Skills and Experience:

• Have an interest in volunteering with people with disabilities
• Have a positive non-judgmental attitude to people with disabilities
• Have an energetic and enthusiastic nature
• Be willing to work as part of a team
• Have a passion and interest in music

Training and Induction: Interested persons will be invited to an in-person interview at an Interchange IE office. If successful, applicants will be subject to a national police check, Disability Workers Exclusion Scheme (DWES) check as well as other mandatory checks.

Music in Me Volunteers need to complete an in-depth induction, which includes the completion of various online training modules as well attending an in-person induction session held during business hours, Monday to Friday.

We are looking for volunteers to assist for the following sessions:

• Wednesdays 12:30pm to 3:30pm
• Thursdays 9:30am to 12:30pm
• Fridays 9:30am to 2:30pm
• Saturdays 9:30am to 12:30pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Benefits:

• Volunteering with Interchange Inner East is a rewarding experience
• The time spent volunteering is flexible, and we can accommodate volunteers who want to balance their volunteering with other interests or commitments
• Perfect for those looking to gain knowledge and experience working with young people who have complex disabilities