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📃 This volunteer opportunity will help to Support a Youth Consultant to develop engaging social media content about the findings of a disability employment research project 

The purpose of the role is to support a Youth Consultant to develop social media content that will help to communicate the findings of a recent research project about disability employment.  

The audience for the content is young people thinking about joining our disability employment support program, Project SEARCH, as well as young people already engaged in Project SEARCH.  

The Youth Consultant is a former client of the program and played key role in the research as a lived experience advisor. The Youth Consultant is experienced with social media creation and is an inspiring speaker, but needs help to manage the production process, complete tasks and meet deadlines.  

The ideal candidate for this role is: 

🌟 Be part of a welcoming and diverse volunteer teams that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to supporting people to live life in all its fullness by valuing and respecting the unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions of every person, and by creating an inclusive, accessible, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong.🌟 

📍Location: Disability Services | UnitingCare Annerley office (483-485 Ipswich Rd, Annerley), 483-485 Ipswich Rd, Annerley  

👉🏼 About Us: The role will be based in our corporate office in the heart of Annerley, close to public transport. A desk and access to a laptop will be provided. Some remote work may be possible once the project is underway. The successful candidate will be joining a small team of three people including two researchers and the Youth Consultant. We have an informal and friendly team culture, and we are energetic, like to have fun and are good at supporting each other. 

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🎁 What’s in it for you? 

🕑 Times: Shifts could occur at any time during 9am-2.30pm. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are our preferred days (negotiable)    

💍 Commitment: Get started from as little as 3-4 hours Weekly 

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☑️ Skills and experience important for this role include: 

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☑️ We’ll need to do the following checks before you start: 

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UnitingCare is committed to child-safe practices and to building a volunteer workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We value cultural knowledge and lived experience, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. To ensure our team mirrors the diversity of the children in our care, We actively invite volunteers from all backgrounds, including young people (15–24 years), people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and older people seeking purpose and connection.  

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