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Living & Learning Nillumbik
Living & Learning Nillumbik Vision and Mission
Our Vision:
We imagine a world of resilient people and connected communities
Mission:
To work together with individuals, local communities and government to create a range of opportunities where people share, learn and connect
Volunteer Opportunities
Walking Group Convenor - Bunjil Reserve Panton Hill
PURPOSE:
To support the needs of the walking group and a positive and safe environment for all participants. To provide a communication and administrative link between the participants and Living & Learning Nillumbik (LLN).
LOCATION:
Bunjil Reserve in Panton Hill. Other locations only as advised.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attend walking group sessions as often as possible and organise for someone to attend when you are unable to.
Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the walking group, ensuring a positive and inclusive environment for all participants
Support the group to be responsible for:
- Scheduling meeting place locations and forwarding the schedule to LLN for distribution to participants.
- Reporting any incidents immediately to LLN
- Managing risks and safety requirements
- Other duties as agreed
Communicate LLN updates and information to members on request.
Ensure volunteer hours are logged in the My Volunteer Impact database.
Ensure all Living & Learning Nillumbik (LLN) policies and procedures are followed as required
Other duties on request of a Neighbourhood House Coordinator.
REPORTS TO:
Neighbourhood House Coordinator – Panton Hill
TIME COMMITMENT:
TBD - 2-6 hours per fortnight depending on the walking group
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Good communication and organization skills
Mediation and problem-solving skills
Punctuality and reliability
SUPPORT:
Organisational induction training and specific task training will be provided.
Position reviews will be conducted at least on an annual basis.
All LLN volunteer supervisors provide an open-door communication environment for volunteers encouraging any questions to be asked and concerns to be raised.
SECURITY/MEDICAL CHECKS AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A police check is required for this position
Working with Childrens Check may be required depending on the age of participants
Reference checks will be performed
Completion of the Child Safe Standards online training with Nillumbik Shire Council (NSC) is mandatory for all staff and volunteers, regardless of the nature of work
POLICIES:
Volunteers agree to abide by the NSC Volunteer Handbook and the LLN Community Programs Handbook
