Nillumbik Shire Council


Edendale

Volunteer Opportunities

Repair Cafe volunteer

PURPOSE

Edendale is an environmental education centre for people of all ages which focuses on people Connecting to nature, community, place, culture; Lifelong environmental Learning; and Leading by example.

Edendale has health and safety procedures that all staff and volunteers are expected to adhere to. 

Repair Cafe Volunteers assist in the operations of the Edendale Repair Cafe. This can include conducting repairs on items brought in by the community, as well as various administration roles associated with the running and promotion of the Repair Cafe.

LOCATION

Edendale, 30 Gaston’s Rd, Eltham 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - can include any of the following

  • Setting up and packing down the Repair Cafe space
  • Repair items according to skill set, for example sewing, glueing and woodwork.
  • Prepare morning tea for volunteers
  • Unloading and moving items to be repaired and other equipment from the carpark to the Repair Cafe space
  • Administration tasks such as setting up and maintaining a booking system, managing finances and budgets
  • Promoting the Repair Cafe, including recruiting volunteers, social media etc.
  • Interacting with the public and sharing information about the Repair Cafe
  • Maintaining a safe, clean and tidy workplace

REPORTS TO

Rostered Edendale Staff

TIME COMMITMENT

One Saturday morning a month

Occasional meetings as required

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Commitment, enthusiasm and responsibility
  • Good communication
  • Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Ability to perform moderate physical tasks
  • Able to follow safety instructions
  • Ability to repair items successfully (volunteers will be matched to repair items based on their skill set)
  • Willingness to work with members of the community

SUPPORT

Training and orientation for this position will be provided by the Volunteer Coordinator and other relevant Edendale staff. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the volunteer’s involvement in the program.

SECURITY CHECKS

  • Two reference checks
  • Working with Children Check
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Youth and Community Partnerships

Volunteer Opportunities

Nillumbeats FReeZA Committee

 

Want to gain work experience in music events management?

Do you love live music? Always wanted to run events?

 

We’re on the lookout for young people to stage local events and festivals through our Nillumbeats FReeZa program! No experience required - just a love of music and events.

 

Past events run by Nillumbeats include the All Ages Tour, St Andrews Sounds and the Nillumbeats Short Film Festival.

 

Benefits of being a Nillumbeats committee member:

  • Heaps of experience and skills in event planning and management
  • Gain connections and information about Victoria’s music industry and career pathways
  • Free entry and exclusive behind the scenes at Nillumbik events.
  • Build up your resume while meeting new friends!

 

Key Requirements:

  • A love for live music, performing arts and recreational events
  • Be aged between 15 to 24 years
  • Live, work, study or play within Nillumbik Shire
  • be able to attend fortnightly meetings on Thursdays 4:30-6:00pm and volunteer at events.
  • An interest and/or experience in live music gigs, event management / planning, or a willingness to learn

 

Sound interesting?

If this sounds good to you, click the link below to apply.

 

For more information please contact the Nillumbik Youth team:

 

youth@nillumbik.vic.gov.au or 0428 891 320

 

 

FReeZA is a Victorian State Government Initiative to support all ages drug, alcohol and smoke free entertainment for 15 to 25 year olds.

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