Volunteer MSC Driver and Program Support

About the Role

This role will support participants who have limited access to transport and are socially isolated to participate in Access’ Multicultural Sports Club (MSC) programs and activities, such as Youth Night, by driving them to and from their home to the activities. The MSC strives to promote social inclusion through sport by encouraging the concept of sportsmanship and mateship across cultural boundaries while seeking to address the barriers that culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) youth have to face when participating in sport, as well as linking them with local social, sporting and vocational opportunities.

You will use SSI’ car, which can be picked up from SSI Gateway, 91 Wembley Road, Woodridge and drive participants to Gould Adams Community Centre, 558 Kingston Road, Kingston.

You will also have the opportunity to build your community/sports program development and implementation skills and knowledge by supporting staff to run and manage program requirements and objectives. 

When and commitment

Various times Monday – Friday. A minimum 3 month commitment is requested.

What you will do

  • Pick up and transport program participant/s to and from their home to MSC at Kingston
  • Assist staff to run and manage programs and activities  
  • Maintain confidentiality and keep client information securely
  • Actively support SSI Group’s vision and values
  • Adhere to SSI Group policies and procedures
  • Follow all reasonable directions provided by supervisor, or delegate

 Essential

  • Must have a driver’s license and good driving history
  • Knowledge and understanding of the multicultural sector including relevant government policies and programs.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

  • Previous experience working with people from diverse backgrounds

Responsibility of Volunteers

  • Actively support SSI’s vision and values
  • Adhere to SSI policies and procedures
  • Follow all reasonable directions provided by supervisor, or delegate

Reimbursement

Volunteers will have access to reimbursement for all pre-approved expenses including reasonable travel expenses. Volunteers using their own vehicle will need to provide SSI with photocopies of their driver’s licence, comprehensive car insurance and current car registration.

Training

 Volunteers will be provided with access to SSI’s flexible, extensive and innovative training program.