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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

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.

 

 

 

         

 

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Community Transport

Volunteer Opportunities

Community Bus Driver

PURPOSE
 
Community Transport provides transport to assist eligible Nillumbik residents to access shops, services, social activities and health-related services. The target group is older people, people with a disability & their carers. There is also scope to provide short term transport services for residents who usually travel independently but are temporarily unable to drive or access other transport options e.g. due to injury.
The community transport is much more than a transport service. The volunteer recognises Council’s commitment to a positive ageing experience for older residents by emphasising social connectedness, practical support and active community participation.
Drivers use Council owned – 12 seater buses (only car licence required) to pick up the passenger at their residence and drive them to their designated location on the drivers run sheet/s.
 
LOCATION
The Council operate 3 community buses. Two buses are garaged at the Council’s Civic Drive Office and the other bus is located at the Panton Hill Living & Learning Centre in Bishops Rd. Bus use is determined by the volunteer’s residence and availability of the bus due to bus hires.
The buses predominantly operate within the Nillumbik Shire Council region however, they occasionally travel outside the region.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 Pick up clients from their residence and transport them to their location in accordance with the driver run sheet,
 Provide respectful assistance to clients on entry & exit of the bus (Transport Service is a non-contact service). Manual step extension may be used on some buses and use is in accordance with the Council’s manual handling procedures.
 Awareness and sensitivity to the requirements of elderly people and people from different cultural backgrounds,
 A non-judgmental service,
 Walkers are folded and stored in a safe manner for transport,
 Notify the Transport Officer of any concerns about passengers’ health, safety and wellbeing,
 Carry a charged mobile phone,
 Respect clients’ right to privacy and maintain the confidentiality of client’s information at all times and
 Enter required data into the volunteer management database, myvolunteerpage.com.au (access to the internet essential)
 
REPORTS TO
Community Support Services - Transport Officer.
 
TIME COMMITMENT
Usually 1 day per week/fortnight/month or according to your availability.
 
REQUIRED SKILLS
 Good communication skills,
 Minimum 5 years' driving with full licence,
 Competent driver with excellent driving history,
 Non-judgmental,
 Basic computer skills and
 Patience, compassion and flexibility.
 
SUPPORT
Training and orientation for this position will be provided by the Community Transport Officer. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the volunteer’s involvement in the program.
 
CERTIFICATION/LICENCE REQUIREMENT
Current, valid and full Victorian Drivers’ Licence.
 
SECURITY/MEDICAL CHECKS AND REFERENCES
 Police Check,
 Medical Examination,
 Current Working With Children Check,
 Driver History Check,
 Comprehensive Car Insurance and
 Two Reference checks.
 
POLICIES:
Please refer to Councils Volunteer handbook for details regarding occupational Health and Safety, Equal Opportunity, privacy and confidentially and Code of Conduct policies. Full policy documents can be requested from the Transport Officer.
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