Nillumbik Shire Council

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

 

 

         

 

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:

 

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