SSI

Multicultural Sports Club Volunteer

*Applicants please note, you do not have to complete all duties below. We match volunteer role are based on your skills and interests*

Commitment - 1 to 2 shifts per week

Location - Adam Gould Park Centre - Kingston 

The Multicultural Support Club (MSC) strives to promote social inclusion by encouraging community connection through range of sports, as well as meaningful social activities. MSC welcomes community members from all ages, abilities and culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds to become active and bring people together.

The volunteer role of Multicultural Sports Club Support Volunteer is diverse and not limited to one duty. Volunteers bring with them a ray of skills, strengths and experiences that will benefit participants, visitors of MSC as well as community.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Program support: assist with the facilitation and delivery of sports program to children, youth, and adults, ensuring all activities run smoothly and inclusively for participants from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Administrative assistance: help with administrative tasks such as registering participants, maintaining program records, managing communications, and preparing documents e.g., attendance forms.
• Equipment set up and pack down: Prepare and organise sports equipment before each session and ensure all equipment are packed away after each activity or event.
• Participant engagement: Support participants during activities, ensuring they are engaged, motivated, and following safety protocols. Provide encouragement and assistance as needed.
• Safety and Supervision: Help ensure the safety of participants by monitoring activities and ensuring a safe environment for all.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with participants, staff and other volunteers from diverse backgrounds fostering an inclusive and respectful atmosphere.
• Event support: Assist in the organisation and execution of MSC events, tournaments, and other community-based activities
• Feedback collections: Assist in gathering feedback from participants to improve the sports programs and create a better experience for everyone involved.

• Actively support SSI Group’s vision and values

Skills 

Friendly, approachable nature

Must be reliable, responsible, and proactive

Passion for sport and community engagement

Ability to work effectively in a team and independently

Desirable Skills

Previous experience working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds

Drivers license and willingness to transport, eg. during events