Nillumbik Shire Council

Makerspace Coordinator
Volunteer Role Description

PURPOSE

Coordinate and give general support to the MakerSpace activity whilst also providing a communication and administrative link between MakerSpace participants and Living & Learning Nillumbik.  

LOCATION

Nominated Living & Learning Nillumbik Hub or a community activity space

KEY TASKS

• Where applicable, set up and pack up each MakerSpace session
• Coordinate day to day MakerSpace activities
• Ensure participant attendance records are completed 
• Monitor and contribute to a safe environment for all participants - refer to the Safe Studio practice guidelines where applicable
• Communicate any near-misses or OH&S related incidents to the Living & Learning Nillumbik staff as soon as possible
• Provide feedback, ideas, issues or concerns to the relevant Neighbourhood House Coordinator
• Arrange a relief MakerSpace Coordinator if unable to attend all MakerSpace sessions 
• Enter required data into the volunteer management database, Nillumbik My Volunteer Impact page

 

REPORTS TO

Neighbourhood House 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 & Learning Nillumbik volunteer coordinators provide an open door communication environment for volunteers encouraging any questions to be asked and concerns to be raised. All Living & Learning Nillumbik volunteers have access to Nillumbik Shire’s confidential Employee Assistance Program.

SECURITY CHECKS

• Police Check – where applicable
• Working With Children Check
• Two reference checks

 

 

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 

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

 

 

         

 

 

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.