CatholicCare Tasmania is looking after the welfare and best interests of Tasmanians, regardless of religion or background. We offer hope and support through a range of services to assist people cope with life’s unique challenges.

Aims of the Volunteer Role To work with children and young people to advocate for their rights, access to services and where appropriate, their independence and choice. •Develop trusting and supportive relationships with children and young people to be visited (without playing the role of a friend or family member). •Inquire into and report on the physical and emotional wellbeing of children and young people and the adequacy of information given to them about their rights. •Identify issues of concern relevant to children and young people and advocate on their behalf to seek to resolve those issues in consultation with the CatholicCare Child Advocate. •Escalate issues which involve risk to the rights, interests or well-being of children and young people, which cannot be resolved locally, and assist with building a strategy for further investigation or resolution by the CatholicCare Child Advocate or other identified individual.
•Regularly inspect the homes and premises of our young people for the appropriateness of the accommodation and services provided to the child /young person and ensure that the child’s and young person’s needs are being met by the staff.

Responsibilities & Tasks It is an expectation that you are able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policy which establish the standards for delivery of services to young people in out-of-home care. You will be required to conduct regular house visits, and make robust and probative inquiries into the standard and adequacy of services being provided, and speak with young people residing in the Inspire at Home programs to ensure that they are fully up to date with information regarding their rights. As a Community Visitor you will also be asked to attend and actively participate in all relevant training, team meetings, supervision sessions, and professional development opportunities afforded by CatholicCare Tasmania.

A twelve (12) month minimum term as a volunteer is requested.

Please visit the Archdiocese of Hobart's careers page for more information including the position description.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please phone Geraldine on 0418 477 256.