Volunteer Coordinator. Sutherland Shire Social Support Services (5S s) Program Coordinator

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1 Volunteer Position Title Volunteer Coordinator Team / Program Sutherland Shire Social Support Services (5S s) Supervised by Program Coordinator Indicative daily/weekly commitment These programs are run on a different day during the week consisting of Monday, Thursday & Friday Cronulla Engadine Loftus Gymea Sylvania Location Screening / Training requirements Subject to change on a needs basis. You are responsible for arranging transport to and from this address and any future address. In accordance with various government requirements, 3Bridges Community policy requires screening for most volunteer roles. This will include Police Criminal History Check and a Working with Children Check in certain roles. A structured induction on our Values, organisational policies and procedures, volunteer roles and responsibilities as well as WHS training is mandatory for every role. Description of the volunteer role The volunteer role provides quality service to:. Key responsibilities Manual handling of clients Food shopping and handling Kitchen duties Client interaction Coordinating activities and outings for the group in consultation with Program

2 Key responsibilities Coordinator. Collection of client fees Direct and assist other volunteers Risk management Duty of care for both clients and volunteers Attributes, Skills and Experience Essential Desirable Attributes Patient, honest, kind, approachable, respectful, understanding, sensitivity, trustworthy, reliable, flexible, accepting, punctual, collaborative. Ability to maintain boundaries in dealing with clients. Knowledge of service or willingness to learn. Enjoy meeting and helping a wide range of people. Skills Ability to adapt quickly to meet the clients needs. Ability to work with clients from CALD backgrounds. Experience Ability to follow the instructions of the Program Coordinator. Ability to work independently when required. Client Fees/Money management. Previous experience with aged people and people with disabilities.

3 3Bridges Community vision, purpose and values Our vision Our purpose Our core values People living in connected and enriched communities. Creating and maintaining well-being and healthy communities and early intervention and the building of resilience. As a community organisation that is focused on making a positive difference to all members of the community, we re guided by a set of values that come under the acronym, VOICE. At 3Bridges Community, we are a place where everyone has a voice and is heard. These values and behaviours underpin the working environment at 3Bridges Community. We value the communities VOICE. Our core values are: Vibrant Openness Innovative Collaborative Excellence Our Volunteer vision and principles Our vision Volunteers enriching the lives of others. Principles of volunteering at 3Bridges (Volunteering Australia) 1. Volunteering benefits the community and the volunteer 2. Volunteer work is unpaid. 3. Volunteering is always a matter of choice. 4. Volunteering is not compulsorily undertaken to receive pensions or government allowances. 5. Volunteering is an activity performed in the not-for-profit sector only and is intended to provide social benefits. 6. Volunteering is not a substitute for paid work. 7. Volunteers do not replace paid workers nor constitute a threat to the job security of paid workers. 8. Volunteering is a vehicle for individuals or groups to address human, environmental and social needs. 9. Volunteering is a legitimate way in which citizens can participate in

4 Our Volunteer vision and principles the activities of their community. 10. Volunteering respects the rights, dignity and culture of others. 11. Volunteering promotes human rights and equality. Key polices, procedures or requirements You will be expected to read, understand and abide by a number of policies, procedures and codes including: Code of Behaviour and Conduct (HRF9) WHS Policies and Procedures Quality Management Handbook Policies and Procedures Volunteer Policies and Procedures 1-8 Volunteer Handbook Volunteer Agreement Client Charter of Rights and Responsibility VOLUNTEER: I have discussed, read and understood this position description and agree that I will work within the position responsibilities detailed. I understand this is a volunteer role and I will not be paid for volunteering. I agree to provide full and up-to-date disclosure to 3Bridges Community in respect to any matter which may affect my capacity to perform the duties associated with the role and in this regard but not limited to my fitness to undertake the inherent requirements of the role, the capacity to interact with children and vulnerable people and deal with sensitive financial or personal information. Volunteer Name Signature

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