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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
Community Gardener
PURPOSE
To maintain and develop Living & Learning Nillumbik Community Gardens
LOCATION
Various Living & Learning Nillumbik Community Garden locations
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain overall garden area including raised vegetable beds
- Ensure prolonged growth and health of plants through watering, fertilising, composting, weeding, sweeping and planting
- Develop, implement and adapt garden plans
- Maintain gardening equipment
- Participate in special garden activities (as required)
- Enter required data into the volunteer management database, myvolunteerpage.com.au
REPORTS TO
Living & Learning Nillumbik Community Garden Coordinator
TIME COMMITMENT
Flexible
SUPPORT
Organisational induction training and safe use of tools training will be provided. An annual role review will be provided. All Living & Learning Nillumbik volunteer supervisors provide an open door communication environment for volunteers encouraging any questions to be asked and concerns to be raised
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Good communication skills
- Basic gardening skills
- Basic understanding of garden tool operation and maintenance
SECURITY CHECKS
- Two reference checks
MakerSpace Coordinator
PURPOSE
Provide a communication and administrative link between MakerSpace participants and Living & Learning Nillumbik and to give general support to the MakerSpace environment
LOCATION
Nominated Living & Learning Nillumbik centres or a community activity space
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set up and pack up each MakerSpace session
- Coordinate day to day MakerSpace activities
- Coordinate participant sign in and collection of gold coin donations
- Provide members with Living & Learning Nillumbik updates and information
- Monitor and ensure a safe working environment for all participants
- Provide feedback, ideas, issues or concerns to Community Program Coordinator
- Ensure a relief MakerSpace Coordinator if unable to attend all MakerSpace sessions
- Enter required data into the volunteer management database, myvolunteerpage.com.au
REPORTS TO
Community Program Coordinator/Centre Coordinator
TIME COMMITMENT
2-6 hours/week (dependent on the MakerSpace session)
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Able to problem solve
- Punctual and reliable
SUPPORT
Organisational induction training and specific task training will be provided. All Living and Learning Nillumbik volunteer supervisors provide an open door communication environment for volunteers encouraging any questions to be asked and concerns to be raised
SECURITY CHECKS
- Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- Two reference checks
Short Course Tutor / Activity Coordinator
PURPOSE
To share skills and knowledge with others by planning and delivering quality courses and activities which reflect the needs of individual adult learners and the broader community
LOCATION
Living & Learning Nillumbik Centres and various community based locations
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare a course outline which identifies learner outcomes and includes information on required materials and/or equipment for learners and the learning environment
- Facilitate the development of an interactive and healthy learning environment including the establishment of shared responsibility for learning and encourage participant enquiry
- Monitor learner progress and provide appropriate feedback
- Keep up to date class attendance records, and ensure parent sign in sheets are completed (for children's courses)
- Continually evaluate your tutoring and the content of your classes, and how well the needs of your learners are met
- Contribute to the development of the short course program and assist with promotional activities
- Attend an annual review meeting
- General administration duties
- Enter required data into the volunteer management database, myvolunteerpage.com.au
REPORTS TO
Community Program Coordinator and/or Centre Coordinator
TIME COMMITMENT
As per agreed course/activity schedule
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Expertise or knowledge in the subject being taught
- Ability to demonstrate or clearly communicate information, ideas or skills
- Ability to facilitate engagement by all learners in the activity
- Ability to plan, organize and manage time
- Understand learning and how people learn
- Enjoy interacting with people
- Enthusiasm for life-long learning
SUPPORT
Organisational induction training will be provided. Specialist activity safety training is provided as required prior to course commencement. All Living & Learning Nillumbik volunteer supervisors provide an open door communication environment for volunteers encouraging any questions to be asked and concerns to be raised
SECURITY CHECKS
- Police Check
- Working with Children Check
- Two reference checks
Pottery Tutor
Purpose
To share your skills and knowledge with others by planning and delivering quality pottery courses which reflect the needs of individual adult learners and the broader community.
Location
Living & Learning Nillumbik – Eltham centre (739 Main Road)
Key Responsibilities
Plan and prepare a course or activity
- Prepare a course outline which identifies learner outcomes and includes information on materials and/or equipment required.
- Consider any participant specific information and accommodate identified needs.
Deliver the course or activity
- Facilitate a friendly, safe and respectful learning environment.
- Conduct a thorough induction to the clay Studio at the start of all courses, including covering the Safe Studio Practices.
- Use an interactive tutoring approach that encourages a sense of shared responsibility for learning and enquiry.
- Monitor learner progress and provide appropriate feedback.
- Ensure under age participants are collected by the nominated parent/guardian, where applicable.
- Know and follow all Clay Studio procedures.
Administration
- Keep up to date class attendance records, and parent sign in sheets (for kids courses).
- Ensure the venue is left in a secure, scrupulously clean and tidy condition at the end of each session.
- Liaise with admin staff regarding any administrative requirements or equipment issues.
- If delivering an after-hours course - be responsible for access, alarm and keys.
- Ensure any volunteer hours completed are logged in the Better Impact database.
Evaluation
- Continually evaluate your tutoring and the content of your classes, and how well the needs of your learners are met.
- Attend relevant meetings where opportunities for development and improvement can be discussed.
Teamwork
- Attend professional development opportunities provided by Living & Learning Nillumbik.
- Contribute to the development of the program and assist with promotional activities.
- Be guided by and liaise with the Clay Studio manager.
- Be prepared to occasionally cover other pottery tutors classes.
Confidentiality
- Learner information must be treated in confidence according to privacy legislation.
- Centre information must be treated as commercial in confidence.
Policies
- Conduct yourself according to Living & Learning Nillumbik values and code of conduct.
- Comply with relevant legislation and all organizational policies & procedures.
- Ensure all participants are aware of the OH&S obligations to provide a safe environment for all to participate and model good OH&S practices at all times
The Community Program Handbook forms part of this agreement and provides greater detail on the above responsibilities.
Required skills
- Expertise in wheel throwing and hand-building pottery techniques; glazing and other related topics.
- A thorough understanding of the risks inherent in working with clay and of how to mitigate those risks.
- Ability to demonstrate or clearly communicate information, ideas or skills
- Ability to facilitate engagement by all learners in the activity
- Ability to plan, organize and manage time
- Understand learning and how people learn
- Enjoy interacting with people and show enthusiasm for life-long learning
Reports to
Eltham Community Program Coordinator
Time commitment
As per agreed course / activity schedule. Confirmation of course dates will occur each term.
Support
- Organisational induction, and any specialist safety activity training will be provided prior to the start of the course.
- A review will be performed at the end of a 3 month probation period.
- Annual reviews will be performed thereafter.
- All L&LN supervisors provide an open door communication environment for tutors encouraging any questions to be asked and concerns to be raised.
Security checks
- Police Check
- Two reference checks
- Working with Children Check where relevant
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
Walking Group Convenor - Diamond Creek
Walking Group Coordinator
Volunteer Position Description
PURPOSE:
To support the needs of the walking group ensuring a positive and safe environment for all participants.
To provide a communication and administrative link between the participants and Living & Learning Nillumbik (LLN).
LOCATION:
Various walking tracks in Diamond Creek.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Attend all walking group sessions as often as possible and organise for someone to attend when you are unable to – we aim to have 2-3 volunteers supporting the walking group so you can share the commitment.
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 Better Impact database.
Ensure all Living & Learning Nillumbik policies and procedures are followed as required
Other duties on request of a Neighbourhood House Coordinator.
REPORTS TO:
Neighbourhood House Coordinator – Diamond Creek
TIME COMMITMENT:
TBD - 2-6 hours per fortnight depending on the walking group
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Good communication and organisation 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 NSC is mandatory
POLICIES:
Volunteers agree to abide by the NSC Volunteer Handbook and the LLN Community Programs Handbook
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:
NOTES ON PROBITY CHECKS:
Criminal Background Checks
If your role requires you to work with vulnerable members of the community, valuable Council assets or confidential information, the position has a requirement for a criminal background check. It is also a requirement that you advise Council if you are convicted of a criminal charge during the term of your volunteer position.
Working With Children Checks
If your role involves working with children you will require a valid Working with Children Check card and assessment notice. It is a requirement of your volunteer role to advise your supervisor within seven days of receipt of a Negative Notice. As this is an inherent requirement for this position the volunteer position of individuals without a valid WWC Check will be terminated.
LICENCE AND CERTIFICATION COMPLIANCE
If your role involves driving a motor vehicle (either your own vehicle or a Council vehicle) you are required to hold a current, valid and full Victorian driver’s licence. Your supervisor will require a copy of your driver’s licence prior to commencing your volunteer role. A licence and certification compliance form must be completed if your role involves driving a Council vehicle. It is also a requirement that you advise Council if your licence is cancelled or suspended during the term of your volunteer role.
Social Games Activity Coordinator
Activity coordinator – Social games
Volunteer position description
PURPOSE
To help provide a welcoming environment to support participants of the weekly social games activity.
LOCATION
Diamond Creek Neighbourhood House, 119 Cowin St, Diamond Creek
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- In collaboration with the Neighbourhood House Coordinator and other volunteers, support a range of games and activities to provide a social connection avenue for local residents.
- Assist participants in feeling comfortable and engaging easily with other participants and foster a relaxed and friendly environment.
- Keep up to date attendance records.
- Continually evaluate and adjust the program to meet the needs of participants.
- Assist with promotional activities
- Attend an annual review meeting
- General administration duties
- Enter required data into the volunteer management database in Better Impact
REPORTS TO
Neighbourhood House Coordinator
TIME COMMITMENT
2 hours per week during term time (Thursday afternoons)
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Ability to demonstrate or clearly communicate information, ideas or skills
- Ability to facilitate engagement by all participants in the activity
- Enjoy interacting with people
- Enthusiasm for life-long learning
SUPPORT
Organisational induction training will be provided. All Living & Learning Nillumbik volunteer supervisors provide an open door communication environment for volunteers encouraging any questions to be asked and concerns to be raised
SECURITY CHECKS
- Police Check
- Two reference checks
- Completion of the Child Safe Standards online training with NSC is mandatory
Criminal Background Checks
If your role requires you to work with vulnerable members of the community, valuable Council assets or confidential information, the position has a requirement for a criminal background check. It is also a requirement that you advise Council if you are convicted of a criminal charge during the term of your volunteer position.
All Abilities Walking Group Coordinator
PURPOSE:
To coordinate a weekly walking group for participants with limited mobility requiring a short course, slow pace and regular rests.
Support the needs of the walking group ensuring a positive and safe environment for all participants.
To provide a communication and administrative link between the participants and Living & Learning Nillumbik (L&LN).
LOCATION:
Various walking tracks and footpaths in Diamond Creek, Eltham and Hurstbridge.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- We aim to have 2-3 volunteers supporting the walking group so you can share the commitment – please coordinate between the other volunteers to ensure there is always one volunteer leader present.
- Welcome new participants and help them to get settled, add them to the WhatsApp group if they permit.
- Carry a mobile phone on the walks and call for emergency assistance if required.
- Carry the first aid kit for participants use if needed
- Coordinate the walk locations
- Ensure a positive and inclusive environment for all participants
Support the group to be responsible for:
- Scheduling meeting place locations and forwarding the schedule to L&LN for distribution to participants.
- Reporting any incidents immediately to L&LN
- Managing risks and safety requirements
- Other duties as agreed
Communicate L&LN updates and information to members on request.
Ensure volunteer hours are logged in the Better Impact database.
Ensure all Living & Learning Nillumbik policies and procedures are followed as required.
Other duties on request of a Neighbourhood House Coordinator.
REPORTS TO:
Neighbourhood House Coordinator – Diamond Creek
TIME COMMITMENT:
1.5 hours per week
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Good communication and organisation 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 L&LN volunteer supervisors provide an open door communication environment for volunteers encouraging any questions to be asked and concerns to be raised.
First aid training will be offered but not essential.
SECURITY/MEDICAL CHECKS AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A police check is required for this position
Reference checks will be performed
WWCC may be required if parents walk with children
Completion of the Child Safe Standards online training with NSC is mandatory
POLICIES:
Volunteers agree to abide by the NSC Volunteer Handbook and the L&LN Community Programs Handbook
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:
NOTES ON PROBITY CHECKS:
Criminal Background Checks
If your role requires you to work with vulnerable members of the community, valuable Council assets or confidential information, the position has a requirement for a criminal background check. It is also a requirement that you advise Council if you are convicted of a criminal charge during the term of your volunteer position.
