The Salvation Army Worship and Community Centre at Unley, SA,  is looking for Playgroup assistants to join the team. By providing excellent care to children and parents while programs are being conducted allows families to participate in enrichment activities. Do you have passion to help others? Are you compassionate and fun? This could be the volunteer role for you.

Purpose of the role Playgroup Assistant volunteers are essential to the provision of programs at Doorways to Parenting Centre. By providing support and care to children and parents while programs are being conducted allows families the opportunity to participate in available programs.

The volunteer Playgroup Assistant provides assistance to the site Manager by creating a fun and stimulating environment for children and parents. This includes assisting with setting up and packing down the playgroup equipment and preparing food. This is a rewarding volunteer role were you will be working with children, families, and other volunteers at the centre.

Personal Qualities/Attributes Required for Role

• Works well with other volunteers and supervisors and in line with policies
• Respects the views and rights of others and is non-judgemental
• Is optimistic and calm when faced with crisis and difficulties
• Is trustworthy and has integrity in dealing with other volunteers and supervisors
• Is respectful of spiritual beliefs and practices of TSA and others

A typical day will see a Playgroup Assistant performing a range of tasks including;

• Welcoming children and their parent/carer, helping to create a friendly and fun environment
• Setting up rooms and keeping the playroom and wet areas clean and organised
• Encouraging participation in games, craft of free play
• Working alongside other childcare volunteers
• Engaging in debriefing sessions
• Reporting on any safety concerns

This role could be an opportunity for the right person to gain skills in childcare or to impart their skills to others in a meaningful way to support their community and the work of The Salvation Army.

Hours and expectations;

• One or two days per week required - The Playgroup sessions are Mondays 10-12noon, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10am -2pm.
• Integrity Checks (Police Check) will be a requirement of the role
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Completion of The Salvation Army Registration form and TSA mission volunteer agreement
• Participate in induction and ongoing training as required by TSA
• Experience working in a similar setting preferable but not essential

Formal qualification in childcare welcomed but not essential

Please advise your availability in your expression of interest and a member of our team will be in touch soon.