Nillumbik Shire Council


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

 

 

 

Community Gardener - Panton Hill

Whether you are an experienced gardener or absolute beginner‚ everyone is welcome to join this group and participate.

Key Tasks:

  • Attend gardening sessions 
  • Assist in the maintenance of the overall garden area
  • Assist in the prolonged growth and health of plants through watering, fertilising, composting, weeding, sweeping and planting
  • Assist in the development, implementation and adaption of garden plans
  • Help maintain gardening equipment

REPORTS TO: Garden Coordinator/ Neighbourhood House Coordinaor

TIME COMMITMENT: Fridays from 3pm – 5pm (Flexible)

Dependant on weather conditions

 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • No skills required

SUPPORT: training and support provided

 

SECURITY/MEDICAL CHECKS AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Current Working with Children Check (Nillumbik needs to be nominated as your current volunteer provider)

 

POLICIES:

  • Conduct yourself according to Living & Learning Nillumbik values and code of conduct.
  • Comply with the Nillumbik Volunteer Handbook 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.

 

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:

  • Suitable protective clothing should be wore: e.g. closed footwear, gloves, long sleeves, hat, sunscreen and dust-mask for turning compost or spreading mulch.
  • Animal and insects in the garden. Look before you lift up anything that may have a hiding place for spiders. Cautiously enter areas with dense coverage and weeds.
  • Safe practice when using hand tools. Put them out of others’ way/ in storage when not in use.
  • Taking care to do things within your own physical limits e.g. when lifting or digging

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.

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