Wolston Farmhouse - Education Program Support Volunteer

Education Program Support Volunteers assist the Education Officer in delivering Wolston Farmhouse’s schools program. The team conducts tailored educational programs about the site’s history to a diverse range of students and educative groups.

The person who undertakes this role should be receptive to working with children, be friendly and engaging, and  be able to work independently and in a team environment. This is fun and enjoyable role. You may like to view the short video of a school excursion in action on our Wolston Farmhouse Education webpage to see what a wonderful experience this is.

 

WHAT ARE THE TASKS?

  • Duties:

    • Help set up and pack down our Education Program. This may involve some cleaning duties and may (not often) require lifting and moving tables and chairs and setting up a small marquee.

    • Support the Education Officers when they are presenting our drama immersion program to the primary school students. This may involve re-setting the activity for the next group. Activities include washing clothes with a washboard and hanging on the line, making butter and scones in the kitchen, a craft activity and playing lawn games.

    Hours:

    • Volunteers will be rostered on when school excursions are booked (Monday to Friday during school terms). You can let us know your availability, which might be a particular day of the week that suits you best. Start and finish times vary but will not be before 8am or after 3pm. Your shift would be approximately 5hrs and you would be active for the majority of this time (20-minute break mid-program).

    Uniform/costume:

    • You may be required to wear a costume (1850's colonial style, either provided or your own approved costume) or the provided volunteer t-shirt/apron with your own black pants. Fully enclosed sturdy shoes/boots are required.

    Skills and experience:

    • A blue card is required.

    • Although no specific experience is required for this role, experience working with children in child-care or school environments would be highly regarded.

    • Current university students studying teaching or history (or other courses) are encouraged to apply.

WHAT SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS DO I NEED?

  • Be able to communicate in an age-appropriate manner to a diverse group of students,
  • Be comfortable with talking to people from all walks of life in a friendly and welcoming manner, treating everyone with respect and politeness,
  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
  • Be physically able to perform the role outlined, or communicate useful accommodations and adjustments to the Heritage Site Manager
  • Demonstrate a willingness to adapt, adhere to new policies and procedures, and undertake any associated training,
  • Agree to comply with all company policies and procedures,
  • Have basic computer literacy and access to email communications,
  • Be committed to representing the values and supporting the causes of the NTAQ.

WHEN CAN I VOLUNTEER?

To assist school excursions, you will need to be available to volunteer for 4 or 5 hours, typically from 9.00am - 1.30pm during weekdays.  This will be subject to our bookings received.  Induction and training will be provided.

Shifts:    Education Program Support Volunteer shifts are during weekdays during school hours, and are subject to school bookings.