Extended Families Australia

Volunteering opportunities

Position title: Volunteer Mentor
Position type: Arts/culture/heritage
Time commitment: Group volunteering
Days required: Flexible/varied (1:1 Mentoring can be Once a week/fortnightly or monthly) and our monthly group clubs and school holiday events if you can
Frequency: Flexible/negotiable (1:1 Mentoring can be Once a week/fortnightly or monthly) and our monthly group clubs and school holiday events if you can. We request Volunteers to commit for 12 months or more.
Time of day: Flexible/varied (1:1 Mentoring can be Once a week/fortnightly or monthly) and our monthly group clubs and school holiday events if you can
Position description summary: Group Volunteering- When doing Group Volunteering you support Group
Coordinators and Facilitators by providing participation assistance,
companionship, and mentorship to young people engaged in one or
more of the Group Programs. Tasks include: 1. Assisting Group
Facilitators by guiding participants through tailored group activities aimed
at enhancing essential life skills within a social learning framework. 2.
Supporting participants in practicing key skills and engaging in
community activities to promote their social inclusion, enrich their
experiences, and boost their confidence in pursuing life goals. 3.
Demonstrating understanding, encouragement, and empathy towards
the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, as well as their
families and caregivers. 4. Assist the Group Facilitator as required to
ensure events run smoothly and are safe and fun for all. Volunteer Match
(1:1 Support) 1:1 Match Volunteers work directly with children with a
disability and their families in their homes and community.
Contact name: Samantha Potter
Contact phone number: 0422153074
Contact email: samantha@extendedfamilies.org.au
Organisation: Extended Families Australia
Organisation description: Extended Families Australia is a not for profit group who support
children, youth with disabilities and their families.
Organisation website: https://www.extendedfamilies.org.au/