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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
Walking Group Convenor - Bunjil Reserve Panton Hill
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
All Abilities Walking Group Coordinator
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:
NOTES ON PROBITY CHECKS:
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.
Environmental Volunteering
Volunteer Opportunities
Community Environmental Works Team (multiple locations)
PURPOSE:
Nillumbik Shire Council manages a number of reserves with important indigenous plant and animal species. This role will assist Environmental Works Officers in environmental works and/or friends group activities within the Nillumbik Shire Council.
LOCATION:
Nillumbik Shires Council bushland reserves – various locations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Environmental works e.g. weeding, planting, mulching
- Support special events e.g. Clean-Up Australia Day, Festivals
REPORTS TO: Nillumbik Shire Council Environmental Works Officers
TIME COMMITMENT: Working bees run for 2 hours per month, duration of commitment minimum 6 months (negotiable).
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Good communication
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to perform physical tasks
- Able to follow detailed instructions
- Able to enter information into a data base
SUPPORT:
Training and orientation for this position will be provided by the Volunteer Coordinator and other relevant staff within the Environmental Works team. Ongoing support will be provided throughout the volunteer’s involvement in the program.
SECURITY/MEDICAL CHECKS AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Reference check (minimum of two referees required)
- Working with Children Check
POLICIES:
Please refer to Council’s Volunteer Handbook for details regarding Occupational Health and Safety, Equal Opportunity, Bullying & Harassment, Privacy & Confidentiality and Code of Conduct policies and procedures. Full policy documents can be requested from the Volunteer Coordinator.
