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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
Arts and Culture
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.
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
Volunteers may undertake any combination of the following duties depending on their skills, interests and the needs of the Repair Café:
- Set up and pack down the Repair Café workspace before and after each session.
- Repair items according to individual skills and experience, including tasks such as sewing, gluing, woodworking and other general repairs.
- Prepare and serve morning tea and refreshments for volunteers.
- Unload, transport and move items to be repaired, along with equipment and materials, between the car park and the Repair Café venue.
- Undertake administrative tasks, including maintaining booking systems, record keeping, financial administration and budget management.
- Assist with promoting the Repair Café through community engagement, social media and other marketing activities.
- Interact positively with members of the public, provide information about the Repair Café and support a welcoming community environment.
- Maintain a safe, clean and tidy workspace in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements.
REPORTS TO
Rostered Edendale Staff
TIME COMMITMENT
One Saturday morning a month, occasional meetings as required
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Commitment, enthusiasm and responsibility.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
- Ability to perform moderate physical tasks.
- Ability to follow safety instructions and procedures.
- Ability to successfully repair items. Volunteers wishing to undertake repairs will be required to complete a skills assessment. High-risk repair tasks (such as electrical work) require the appropriate training, experience and accreditation (e.g. a current Electrician's Licence).
- Ability to recognise when an item is not repairable and confidently communicate this recommendation to members of the public.
- Willingness to work collaboratively with community members and provide positive customer service.
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
