Social Support and Group Facilitator
Moorditj Yorga Together Walking Women's Groups
About the opportunity.
Reduce Isolation and support Aboriginal women and women associated with the First Nations people in community
The family Violence program has a community group opportunity and one to one support where volunteers connect with clients for ongoing support in a wrap around service.
Many people in the community experience loneliness and social isolation. They do not have someone in their life who can listen and help the make the right decisions to support their confidence, quality of life and level of community involvement.
Who we are looking for.
We welcome volunteers who have
- good communication, organisational and listening skills
- the ability to be sensitive, patient, understanding and respectful of the clients situation, needs and goals
- a willingness to be creative, flexible and enthusiastic.
- non-judgemental
Tasks
This role represents an opportunity to make a positive difference in the life of an individual. In doing so, it builds strength and resilience of the community. To do this role you will need to be positive and patient. You may possess some skills specific to the needs of an individual but, most importantly, you are there to listen, guide and empower someone to take decisions and actions which will enrich their life. This volunteering opportunity is flexible and can fit into any lifestyle. This is a two way learning opportunity with our First Nations staff and clients.
Different services within Uniting have identified individuals who would benefit from one-on-one mentorship. They may have goals such as:
- Learning more about computers
- Developing some musical skills
- Becoming more physically fit
- Meeting people in the local community
- social activities such as meeting for coffee or going for a walk
- help with improving with life skills and some coaching.
As a Uniting social support volunteer you will be matched with someone compatible, with whom you can meet regularly (weekly or fortnightly) for a period of 12 months. During this time, progress, but not completion, may be made on a large goal. Equally, many smaller goals may be able to have been achieved.
Hours.
Flexible by arrangement for one to one/group session
Requirements.
A commitment to completing training requirements (including e-learning) is required for the role. Role specific training includes:
- Uniting Induction, orientation and training
- Cultural Awareness Training
- Volunteering with Uniting is subject to completing the relevant role specific training and satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Checks. (Police Clearance applications can be organised by Uniting)
At Uniting, we value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
