The Community Inclusion Team have several exciting volunteer opportunities available to help facilitate the Friends Program.
The Friends Program provides recreation opportunities for adults with a disability. It is all about making and keeping friends, learning new skills, trying fun activities and connecting to the local community.
As an Activities Assistant – Friends Program, you will proactively engage with the participants and support staff in running activities, including fitness, craft, cooking, music and various workshops as well as regular community outings.
- Encourage and support individual & group participation to maximise opportunities for skill development and increased independence.
- Duties as directed by the staff member and help with lunch and morning/afternoon tea.
- Attend and actively participate in regular meetings.
- Participate in a team that respects each other’s ideas.
- Work within Work, Health and Safety guidelines.
- Good communication and listening skills.
- Knowledge of appropriate activities.
- Genuine interest in working with people with intellectual disabilities.
- Reasonable level of fitness.
- Develop new skills and knowledge.
- Meet new people and improve your social life.
- Get to know your community.
- Build your resume.
- Improve your mental health and wellbeing.
We are looking for volunteers who are able to offer a regular hours each week.
Various Shifts available include:
- Wednesdays & Fridays from 10am – 3pm
- Fortnightly Thursdays from 6pm – 9pm
- Saturdays from 10am – 5pm
If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Program Coordinator Roxanne Withers on 8256 0263.
