Volunteering Opportunities


Street Outreach - Yeronga Brigadoon Boarding House Friday

ROSIES 

BRISBANE City SOUTH

Our Brisbane City South Branch has been serving the community since 1989, with the outreach expanding beyond street and reaching out to those at the Wacol Youth Detention Centre. The fantastic Brisbane South volunteers make a significant impact on the lives of so many, offering friendship and meaningful connection 7 times a week.
This branch is led by our Branch Coordinator Helen Lomas.

Friday (fortnightly):                                11:00am - 2:00pm

 

Rosies is seeking volunteers to assist with Street Outreaches. Reporting to the Team Leader, this role regularly participate in:

  • Assist the team in packing van
  • Preparing tea/coffee/food in readiness for outreach
  • Speaking with patrons to build rapport and relationships
  • Serve tea/coffee/noodles/other food on street outreach
  • Pack-up, cleaning and other duties after each outreach
  • Participate in a briefing and debriefing process
  • Observe Health and Safety practices, reporting to the Team Leader any hazards or incidents during outreach
  • Exemplify the values of Rosies at all times

To fulfil this role, it is essential to have:

  • Sound interpersonal skills
  • Rapport and empathy building skills
  • Desirable:  conflict de-escalation skills

Minimum outreach engagement is 4 hours every 4 weeks.