The Role: Our team based in Taigum offer a number of services including group outings and activities for our residents. To maintain these essential services, we require the support of volunteers, and are currently looking for a Volunteer Activities Assistant to work with our paid staff, supporting residents with various activities and group programs.

Along with setting up and packing down activities, you will be required to offer reassurance and support along the way – joining in is encouraged! You may also be required to assist with resident outings.

Skills & Qualities

• An interest in various activities and hobbies, which may include arts & crafts, sewing, bingo or other games
• The motivation to make a difference in other people’s lives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to relate to different ages and cultures
• A patient, friendly and mature attitude and a respect for confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Flexibility, commitment and ability to work both independently and within a team
• Respect, care and courtesy towards others

Mandatory Requirements

• Volunteer Mandatory Training – must complete prior to commencing your first volunteer shift
• Department of Health’s COVID-19 training modules – must complete prior to commencing
• National Police Certificate – undergo a national police check and we will coordinate and pay for this on your behalf -Current Flu Vaccination – must provide evidence of current 2020 flu vaccination from your GP or vaccination provider

Other Expectations

• Availability – one shift (4 hours) per week between 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday
• Consistency and reliability – willing to commit to an ongoing basis
• Confidentiality & Professional Boundaries– this is critical to us and you will need to sign a Statement of Agreement
• Two (2) referees – who are not relatives and can verify your character and interaction in the community (ie. Work Colleague, Church Elder, Community Leader, Doctor or other Professional)

Group interviews will be held Thursday 19 November 2020

We will be in contact with you soon regarding the next steps and confirm group interview dates, times and locations.

For further information, please contact Volunteer Services on 3028-4611

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforces and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, and people with disabilities.