What the hell is OT?

The USyd Information Day, held 3 January from 8:30 to 4:00 at main campus --Camperdown is the last chance for prospective students, newly armed with UAI results, to decide which uni to attend and what program to enrol in.... we will be advocating .... OT OF COURSE!!!!!!

Students and staff are invited to volunteer a few hours to staff the OT booth, give out OT Brochures and answer questions that new students might have about OT and studying at USyd. There will also be 2 mini lectures.

If you're available any time during the day and can spare a few hours we'd love you to come along. Please let us know ASAP so we can let the marketing team know who will be present before Christmas break.

For information contact:
Anita Bundy on 9351 9857 or email: a.bundy@usyd.edu.au

Make-A-Wish® Australia

Various Volunteer Positions
Various positions available throughout Australia

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Australia® grants hundreds of cherished wishes per year to children around Australia, who are between the ages of 4 and 18, and are living with life-threatening illnesses.

We currently have openings for volunteers throughout our 52 branches nation-wide, in both urban and rural areas. We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable people, over the age of 18, who are able to offer an ongoing commitment to our organisation. Our volunteers comprise people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, life stages, and professions. The thing they all share in common is the desire to help other people. Volunteers are required for the activities of fundraising, granting wishes, and promoting the work of the Foundation within the community. Each Branch of the Foundation is a dedicated group of people who meet once a month at a central location to discuss wishes in progress, up coming events, and provide support to each other. Our volunteers put in many hours of work to ensure that the wishes of the children are granted in a very special way.

Please note that all applicants will be subject to a police background check before becoming members of Make-A-Wish.If you would like to take part in making children’s dreams come true by becoming a volunteer for Make-A-Wish, please contact Anne at angawati@makeawish.org.au

For additional information, please contact Alexandra Hardy on:

Phone: 03 9426 0777

Fax: 03 9426 0799

Management Committee Members

Eastern Respite and Recreation is a not for profit organisation that provides respite and recreational services for people with a disability. The organisation is located in Maroubra. We are seeking professional people who are interesting in joinging a voluntary management committee. We are looking for people with backgrounds in the marketing or fundraising profession. People who perhaps have experience in policy and procedures writing, people working in welfare or people who have experience in change management. The committee meets currently one monday per month and the role involves approx 4 hrs per month.

For more information please contact:
Gordana Barbaric, CEO,
on 9349 4666 ( Mon- Friday 10am- 5pm).

CHARITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION

Foodbank NSW
VOLUNTEERS HELPERS NEEDED
WETHERILL PARK (Fairfield Area)

Foodbank NSW needs more Volunteers to join our happy teams in our Wetherill Park warehouse helping with the food and groceries distribution service we provide to NSW charity agencies. The hours are 8.30 to 3.00pm with some flexibility. Volunteer duties include:

• Picking and preparing agency orders
• Repacking and sorting food products
• General warehouse duties, some light cleaning/housekeeping

This very wothwhile volunteer opportunity is suitable to persons with own transport to our Wetherill Park location but there is a bus within walking distance.

Volunteers must wear suitable closed shoes and casual clothes, gloves and other necessary equipment will be supplied.

For additional information, please contact Volunteer Manager on:

Phone: 02 97563099

Fax: 02 97573944

Youth Outreach

Wesley Mission

Current Driver`s License
Monthly, Fri and/or Sat evenings, 6.30-11.30pm

StreetSmart street outreach van provides an out of hours program. A Coordinator with a group of trained volunteers goes out to locations frequented by young people in the Mt Druitt district, offering a cup of coffee and someone to talk to. Through this service we are able to offer information, support and referral to other agencies in the area. The young people we see are frequently homeless with past experiences that have included abuse within their family environment. The StreetSmart workers establish positive interaction with young people that will foster hope and life changing behaviours.

For additional information, please contact Hana Rawlings on:
Phone: (02) 9263 5462
Fax: (02) 9264 4333

Fundraising Innovation Team Leader

The Cancer Council NSW is dedicated to defeating cancer by building a cancer smart community. The Marketing and Communication Division is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic volunteer for the position of Fundraising Innovation Team Leader to form and lead an innovation process to identify new sources of sustainable high return revenue for The Cancer Council.

Based at our Head Office you will report to the Director of Marketing and Communications, and will undertake various tasks such as:

• Work with Director of Marketing and Communications to map out a process for engaging internal and external stakeholders in a series of brainstorming / innovation discussions
• To recruit a diverse and dynamic group of external thought leaders, innovators and marketers to participate in a series of 2 hour evening idea generation sessions.
• To lead and facilitate sessions with staff and external thought leaders to create imaginative ideas for generating substantial future revenue for the Cancer Council
• To advise and assist with a process to evaluate ideas generated
• To advise on market assessment, fit and viability for the best potential ideas
• To advise and assist with development of test market plans and evaluation
• To advise on potential partners who could support the new activities.

Some useful skills for this role may include:

• Previously leading an internal or consultancy business that manages the process of innovation in a marketing environment
• Facilitation skills
• Expert and experience in leading creative, uplifting workshops to create new products, services or programs
• Success in developing and delivering new products and - Some experience in coaching, training or mentoring desirable.

If you feel you have the potential and the willingness to volunteer your time please send through your application to martinp@nswcc.org.au

For additional information, please contact Martin Paul on:

Phone: 02 9334 1812

Fax: 02 9358 1452

Tertiary Mentor - Paediatrics

Give the benefit of your tertiary study experience and encourage a Tertiary Student studying Paediatrics

Provide educational and career advice

The Smith Family`s Learning for Life program invests in the education of disadvantaged Australian youth. Being a tertiary mentor is a great way to contribute - to your own development as well as your student`s.

We are seeking a volunteer who has graduated and is well established in the profession or similar field mentioned above.

Mentors provide:

* Support and encouragement, helping students to develop self-esteem and confidence
* The benefit of experience in tertiary study and university systems
* Educational and career advice in the relevant field
* Access to professional networks and resources

For additional information, please contact Yvonne Dierolf
Phone: 9895 1227 or 9895 1212
Fax: 02 9689 3978

Hepatitis C Council of NSW Inc

MAGAZINE MAILOUT
Help people improve their health outcomes.
Have fun sitting and chatting.
Help keep people in touch.

Our mailouts take place every three months. A team of volunteers process over two tonnes of magazine - The Hep C Review. There is no lifting and the work involves sitting at a big table and inserting magazines into envelopes.

WHERE:
Our office - Level 1, 349 Crown St, SURRY HILLS, SYDNEY

WHEN:
Any of these days that suit you - Mon 10 to Wed 13 of December 2007.

TRANSPORT:
We are 20 min walk up from Central Stn. We are on the Albion St bus route (from Eddy Ave). We are 10 min walk from Oxford St buses.

EXPENSES: We gladly cover your public transport travel costs. We also cover the cost of lunch if you come in for the whole day.

ACCESS:
Our 1960s building does not have lift access and we are on the first floor.

For additional information, please contact Paul Harvey on:
Phone: 02 9332 1853
Fax: 02 9332 1730

Mentors NEEDED to empower young people

Parramatta Young Christian Workers
Committed to working with and promoting the dignity of young people
All locations close to transport, meet other mentors
Great experience for those interested in youth work

Seeking young adults to mentor & work with school students and young adults on school days at a variety of times (day/early afternoon):- Parramatta- Auburn- Colyton- Blacktown - Granville

There are a variety of ways to assist young people including, homework help, cooking, writing resumes, job search skills and helping running an Internet Cafe.

Must be able to commit for one school term (10 weeks) but it is preferable that mentors continue on the relationship.

All applicants will be asked to sign a Prohibited Employment Declaration to ensure that they are suitable to working with young people. Call Anne Marie on (02) 9682 6719 to discuss further options.

For additional information, please contact Christine Palomo on:
Phone: 02 9682 6719
Fax: 02 9897 5382

Giving a little can benefit alot!

Lane Cove Community Aid Service
Volunteers for Lane Cove Community Aid Service
Work with a fantastic group of people
Even 1 or 2 hours a month will help

Choose from Meals on Wheels, Community Support Transport, Linen service, Easy Care Gardening Service and the Community Visitors Scheme

If you want to feel special, needed, highly appreciated, youger and happier in 2007, then just contact us!!

Julie Koppi
Volunteers Program Coordinator
Lane Cove Community Aid Service
jkoppi@lccas.com
Phone: 9427 6425
Fax: 02-9427 7933

Lifeline Western Sydney

Lifeline Volunteer Telephone Counsellor
No previous counselling experience necessary
Want to make a difference in our community?
Looking for an opportunity to learn empathic commication skills?

Lifeline Western Sydney, based in Parramatta, seeks caring men and women aged 20 and over to learn empathic communication skills and train as volunteer telephone counsellors.

No previous counselling experience is necessary. Daytime or evening training available. The next 19 week intensive training course commences February 4th, 2008.

Attend the course information evening on January 21st, 2008 and meet volunteers and trainers, learn what the course offers and how you can benefit from becoming a Lifeline telephone counsellor.

Course trains the basic counselling micro skills and crisis interventions skills in relation to suicide, domestic violence, mental health issues, loss and grief, sexual abuse and addictions.

Training fee is $350 with a payment program and training scholarships available.

Join a team of like minded people sharing the very personally rewarding experience of being able to support people in crisis in our community.

Contact training@lifelinews.org.au or call 02 9689 2860 for a course information pack today.

For additional information, please contact Fiona MacGregor on:
Phone: 02 9689 2860
Fax: 02 9891 2814

be part of the best Parade in town

Want to make the world a better place?

Every year we make it possible for hundreds of thousands of dollars to be raised for charity.

Whatever you are passionate about we can help you make a difference.

Want to find a creative outlet?

Whether you are a star that’s just waiting to be discovered or just fancy something new, we can offer you hundreds of creative possibilities - and a huge audience.

Want to meet someone new? We’ve helped dozens of people find their life partner – or just a short-term squeeze. We’ve got new people joining us everyday – there’s no better way to meet someone than volunteering with us right now.

So talk to us. We can help. Our business is putting on world-class entertainment and events that bring people together and try to make the world a better place. We’re famous for it around the world. We’d like you to join the team. There are all kinds of opportunities: from creating graffiti art to managing public relations campaigns; from producing cutting edge photography to booking performers; and from designing web pages to building huge stage sets.

Just tell us what you want to do.
Who are we?

We’re New Mardi Gras. Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organisation.

What’s the deal? Volunteers join a working group. There is a working group for all our major events (Sleaze, Launch, Festival, Fair Day, Parade and Party) and our major business functions (Marketing, Communications, Finance & IT and Membership).

Or volunteer for one of our Events.

What do you do next?

Email us at volunteers@mardigras.org.au and we will send you an application form.
Call Michael - Volunteer Coordinator on 02 9568 8686

New Mardi Gras

Good at looking after crowd barricades?
Good at keeping crowds moving?
Do you like doing jobs - for the cause with little reward

Finale Official
The 2008 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras relies very heavily on volunteers on Parade night.

One area that we always require additional people is our Finale area.The volunteers for this area need to be unique people - willing to help us secure an area of which you don`t get to view the Parade in all its glory. Instead its a vital role of keeping the general public out and our Float/Parade participants moving along.

Finale is where the floats disembark and everyone says goodbye.

We need people who can help guide vehicles (floats), and people so that everyone gets through the finish line safely, and still in good spirits.

Are you this person?

Will you volunteer for us?

If so - we`ll give you a half-price ticket to the After Party held at Fox Studios, and all the praise that we can muster. There`ll also be a Thank You Function that you`ll receive an invitation for. If you`re keen to help us - please email: volunteers@mardigras.org.au with FINALE OFFICIAL in your subject line.

For additional information, please contact Michael Donnelly on:
Phone: 02 9568 8686

SHINE for Kids/Children of prisoners

Kids Supervised Transport Service
All volunteers are offered induction training and on the job training
Non- judgemental attitude, have an interest in helping children,
A confidant driver and are mature and responsible?

Purpose of Program
Visits are important for both the child and the inmate. For children in particular visits can promote self-esteem, be emotionally nurturing, and help reduce anxiety and fear. This anxiety and fear has often arisen after witnessing the horror of the arrest itself and thus immediate visits are extremely helpful for reassuring the children and helping to enable positive parent/child relationships. In addition, visits assist in maintaining ongoing positive relationships between family members.

This service is for children who otherwise would not be able to have face to face contact with their parent. This program enables regular contact visits between children and their imprisoned parent.

Description of Volunteers Position
The volunteer collects and returns children from their carer`s home, drives them to gaol and supervises the visit with the parent. Escorts usually have between 1 - 3 children. At the end of the visit the volunteer is required to complete a questionnaire /report on the visit itself. This is a responsible position and the volunteer is an important link providing feedback. Times this service operates: usually during the daytime. Visits operate seven days a week.

• These reports provide invaluable ongoing feedback for the caseworker and other welfare staff.
• In this position you will generally work in an unsupervised capacity with regular contact your supervisor- the Caseworker.„
• This work will entail going inside women`s and men`s prisons and comprise of child and prisoner interactions.„
• With any Transport work undertaken for SHINE for Kids you are entitled to claim petrol or Km`s travelled or public transport costs.„
• Lunch is not provided.„
• All Volunteers undergo Annual professional supervision.„
• Driver`s License is required.

Roster:
you can choose to work weekly, fortnightly, monthly or just occasionally.

Area covered by service:
Transports can occur throughout the greater Sydney area

Number of volunteers required for this service to operate
1 adult per escort. We need 6 volunteers for this service.

How to get to SHINE for Kids
Our head Office is in Sydney at Silverwater.
The Cottage, Holker Street, Silverwater Correctional Complex.

By Car is the easiest way to travel here and there is plenty of free parking, or you can travel to Silverwater with Bus number: 440, 442, 444, 555.

Description of the Internal Recruitment Procedure

• All volunteers must undergo 4 official checks in relation to child protection and corrections
• All volunteers are interviewed before commencing volunteering at SHINE for Kids.
• 2 x passport photos are required
• All volunteers are offered induction training and on the job training.

This training includes SHINE for Kids policy and procedures, child protection and corrections.

What you can gain from volunteering at SHINE for Kids
Personal Benefits: A caring and worthwhile cause where there is great need; an opportunity to assist children; A personal sense of achievement; and social contact and mental stimulation.

Professional Benefits: A helpful start for re-entering the workforce; A positive contribution to your resume; Beneficial to students studying in areas as vast as child care; psychology, social work, education, and justice for hands on work experience.

If you want to do some volunteer work at SHINE for Kids either weekly, monthly, or just every so often please contact Jeni on 9714 3020

For additional information, please contact Jeni @SHINE for Kids on:
Phone: 02 9714 3000
Fax: 02 9714 3030

Be a social support for young adults

After Hours Peer Support - Saturdays

Baptist Community Services NSW & ACT (BCS) is a leading not-for-profit Christian organisation caring for people in NSW and the ACT and has been at the forefront of aged and community care for over fifty years.

Our vision is to maximise the independence of our clients through a variety of services and care options.Baptist Community Services, Auburn is seeking students who would be interested in volunteering in the following program.

Our After Hours Peer Support program provides social support to young adults between the ages of 14 – 25, who have a Disability and are living in the Auburn Local Government Area.

The program aims to expand the experiences, recreation and leisure options of clients by offering a wide and varied range of activities and outings.

We generally hold our outings every Saturday between 10am and 4pm, and we occasionally go out on Friday evenings. Our transport provides pick up from the clients’ homes and we drop them off back at home.


If you are interested in the opportunity to volunteer to work with young adults with a disability please phone:

Coordinator - Jill McDonnell on 8741 5914 or 0418 652 090

THINK BIG!

Mission Australia
Young Person Mentor

Located at Mission Australia’s Creative Youth Initiatives, Surry Hills
1 hour per week for 6 months (Training and special events additional
Mentor a Young person to achieve Individual Goals

If you have a desire to help people rise above the challenges life has thrown their way, then you already have something in common with Mission Australia, who’s work helps disadvantaged Australians everyday.

The Think Big mentoring program at Creative Youth Initiatives aims to more wholly address the needs of young people and to assist in their transition into the community (e.g. into further education, employment or training).

Mentoring is a two way process working collaboratively with your mentee to enable them to achieve individual goals. This is undertaken through encouragement, active listening and offering guidance.

Mentors will directly assist mentees by facilitating and guiding them in the development of processes, skills, specific goals or projects.

All volunteers will receive training and support throughout the 6 month program. For further information and a copy of the selection criteria please contact the Think Big Coordinator,
Sally de Beche on:
debeche@missionaustralia.com.au
Phone: 9356 8897

Please note volunteer appointments will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check

For additional information, please contact National Volunteering Unit on:
Phone: 1800 110 578
Fax: 02 9264 2698

Engage young people

The Oaktree Foundation
NSW Schools Team Leader
Manage a team
Make a difference in the developing world

The Oaktree Foundation is Australia`s first entirely youth run aid and development agency which aims "to empower developing communities through education in a way that is sustainable". Since 2003, Oaktree has provided over 27,500 young people in developing communities with educational opportunities.

The Schools Network is where making a difference begins, empowering school students around Australia to word up on issues like poverty and AIDS and then do something about it. The Schools Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the operations of the schools team, including the rollout of Oaktree`s advocacy and fundraising initiatives in schools, presenting Oaktree`s program to key members of staff, representing and speaking on behalf of Oaktree in schools, and growing the schools team. Not only do the schools team members provide resources and some experience, but it’s up to them to empower young people in schools to create their own response to global issues – whereby they can dream up and independently run their own fundraising and advocacy events to begin making a difference.

Oaktree is seeking a someone aged between 18 and 25, who has experience as a leader, who is reliable, personable, creative, good at relationship management and problem solving to manage this exciting team!

The role requires a commitment of at least 8 hours per week. The timing of these hours is flexible, except for the attending of weekly meetings. There is also flexibility to do a proportion of the work from home.

For additional information, please contact Rachael Hart on:
Phone: 0419143686

Sports, Arts, Outings

Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre
Volunteer Assistant - Group activities.
Assist fun dynamic group activities for people with disabilities.

Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre is seeking volunteers to assist with its Saturday group activities programme, for people with disabilities.

The Weekend Respite and Recreation Program provides exciting outings and activities for people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. Outings include going to museums, Luna Park, the Zoo, community festivals, restaurants, bowling, and the movies, as well as art workshops, sports activities and getting ready for the Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre disco.

Volunteers provide social support and assistance to group participants, under the direction of the team leader.

Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre provides support, training, and lunch to volunteers. If you would be happy to volunteer one Saturday a month we would love to hear from you.

Please note, as per Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre policy, all volunteers are required to undergo a criminal records check, and sign a declaration relating to Working with Children.

For additional information, please contact Keeley Ray (Wed and Thur) on:
Phone: (02) 9555 8988 Fax: (02) 9810 8532

Quality time

Wesley Mission
Activities Assistant - Pagewood
Pagewood
Weekly 9.30am-3.00pm
Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays

Would you like to help us enrich and empower life of our aged residents? We are looking for caring volunteers who would be prepared to spend good quality one on one time with our lonely residents, go for a walk, serve and prepare morning and afternoon tea, help with activities, etc.

Come and join our volunteer team and enjoy the pleasure of helping others. When? Every Tuesday and/or Wednesday from 9.30am - 3.00pm.

Potential applicants must be willing to undergo relevant checks. Current drivers license not essential but could be of help if needed to take a resident to an appointment.

For additional information, please contact Hana Rawlings on:
Phone: (02) 9263 5462 Fax: (02) 9264 4333

Empower. ARTS. Interest. Mentor

Wesley Mission
Arts Therapy Project Assistant

We are looking for volunteers who are interested in assisting young people, who are non-judgmental and motivated, and who can show initiative. If it sounds like you, we have a great and rewarding volunteer activity for you in the Riverstone/Quakers Hill areas.

Based at the Quakers Hill Youth Support Service, the Riverstone Arts and Vocational Project provides outreach programs in the Riverstone, Schofields, Marsden Park and Vineyard areas.

Programs facilitated by the Riverstone Arts and Vocational Project include Urban Artist, Unique Links, Creative Journaling and Unmasking Conflict. All the programs use art making as a medium to engage and encourage the development potential of young people aged between 12 and 25.

Come and help us with building meaningful relationship with young people as a volunteer youth assistant.

This activity is weekly after school hours, Tuesday 3.00-5.00pm, Wednesday 4.00-6.00pm or anytime between 3.00-6.00 during the week to help run groups.

For additional information, please contact Hana Rawlings on:
Phone: (02) 9263 5462 Fax: (02) 9264 4333

AUSLAN Interpreter

Wesley Mission
Info sessions & group meetings
Weekly
One hour sessions

AUSLAN interpreting for information sessions and Chapel services at David Morgan Entreprises on a weekly basis. Every Thursday from 8.00am - 9.00am. Also one day per month for employee group meetings from 1.30pm - 2.30pm. This meeting rotates so a roster would be provided.

To apply please contact: Ruth Carter on 0401 558 728.

Disability Support Assistant

Wesley Mission
Englorie Park
9.00am - 2.00pm
Week days

Help us support our clients to actively participate in a variety of recreational, sporting and learning programs at the centre and out in the community under the direction of Disability Support Workers and Co-ordinator.

Other duties include assisting with maintaining and cleaning the centre on regular basis and assisiting staff with any clerical/administration duties as needed.

This activity is on a weekly basis. Come and learn new skills and enjoy the pleasure of helping others.

For additional information, please contact Hana Rawlings on:
Phone: (02) 9263 5462
Fax: (02) 9264 4333

Recreational Youth Support

Wesley Mission
3.00pm - 6.00pm
Thursdays - weekly

Based at the Quakers Hill Youth Support Service, the Riverstone Arts and Vocational Project provides outreach programs in the Riverstone, Schofields, Marsden Park and Vineyard areas.

Programs facilitated by the Riverstone Arts and Vocational Project include Urban Artist, Unique Links, Creative Journaling and Unmasking Conflict. All the programs use art making as a medium to engage and encourage the development potential of young people aged between 12 and 25. As a member of our team, you will be able to enjoy the pleasure of helping others, learn new skills, enrich and empower another life and work on your career development. So if you are non-judgmental, motivated and can show initiative, come and join us.

Thank you so much - our program would not be able to run without all the great support from our caring volunteers.

For additional information, please contact Hana Rawlings on:
Phone: (02) 9263 5462
Fax: (02) 9264 4333

Provide a safe and welcoming environment.

Cana Communities
Overnight Volunteers at a Homeless Hostel
Spend time to sit and talk with Homeless guests.
Make a difference to Homeless People`s lives.

Teresa House; a community-based homeless hostel in Surry Hills / Redfern provides emergency accomodation for up to 10 guests a night.

The house is entirely funded by donations and staffed by volunteers.

Our guests often have no other acommodation options for reasons of addiction, mental illness, addiction or unexpected corcumstances.

We currently need overnight volunteers:

Two overnight volunteers stay in the hostel and ensure a safe and welcoming environment for guests. They arrive at 9pm and get a hand-over from the evening volunteers and introduction to the guests.They spend time talking to the guests and ensure an environment of openness, respect and support.

Volunteers sleep overnight in a secure volunteers room.

In the morning they set the breakfast table, and spend time with the guests until they leave at 7.30 0r 8am (some volunteers with early work-committments arrange with guests to make this earlier).(Overnight volunteers may also choose to do a dual shift from 6pm onwards to spendmore time with the guests)

• New volunteers will always be rostered with experienced volunteers.
• Male volunteers are particularly needed.
• Volunteers can choose to be rostered weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.
• Volunteers are also needed for shopping, laundry and other tasks.
  

For additional information, please contact Simon Angus on:
Phone: 0283470501

Passionate about development? Want to make a difference?

The Oaktree Foundation is looking for a NSW Advocacy Division Leader aged between 18 and 25

The Oaktree Foundation is Australia’s first entirely youth run aid and development agency which aims “to empower developing communities through education in a way that is sustainable”.

Since 2003, Oaktree has provided over 27,500 young people in developing communities with educational opportunities. It also has an extensive program of engaging young people in Australia, through networks in schools, unis and churches; large scale events such as the Make Poverty History concert in 2006 which featured a number of major Australian and international artists including U2 and Pearl Jam; and advocacy campaigns such as the ZeroSeven Roadtrip in July 2007 that mobilised over 700 young people across Australia spreading the message of Make Poverty History as they travelled from every major capital to Sydney.

The NSW Advocacy Divisional Leader is responsible for effectively communicating and implementing the Oaktree Foundations advocacy, public awareness and public education objectives within NSW. This involves understanding political and social issues, creative development of campaign ideas and coordinating campaigns.

Skills and experience required:

Oaktree is seeking someone aged between 18 and 25 with an interest in social inquiry and current events, exceptional communication skills, leadership abilities and creativity; who is passionate about the mobilisation of young people to make a difference in their world.

The role requires a commitment of at least 10 hours per week. The timing of these hours is flexible, except for the attending of weekly meetings.

For additional information, please contact Rachael Hart on:
Phone: 0419143686

What about a mentor?

Want to develop new skills? Thought about getting a mentor? What about becoming a mentor?

The Tertiary Mentoring Program is designed to support the transition of university students into university life and the work/career transition. Learning for Life Scholarship students in the 1st year of university are matched with a career mentor who offer an alternative avenue of support for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds where it is not always possible to draw upon parental experience and skill in all aspects of their lives.

Mentoring is also increasingly recognized in the business community as a great personal development exercise for the mentor. It helps develop interpersonal communication, relationship skills, and contributes to development of well-rounded professionals.

Interested? Get more info:

Contact Person: Yvonne Dierolf

Position: Mentor Coordinator

Email: yvonne.dierolf@thesmithfamily.com.au

Phone: 02 9895 1227

Mobile: 0427 205 723

Street Address: 239 Church Street,

Parramatta, NSW-2150

Postal Address: PO Box 10500, Parramatta, NSW-2124

www.thesmithfamily.com.au/index.cfm?pid=2534&pageid=2560

Australia Volunteers International - Attend an information session

Find out how you can be a part of AVI's work by talking to our staff and volunteers at an information session.

When is the next AVI information session?

Perth
Date and time: Wednesday 7 November 2007, 6.30 -7.30pm
Venue: Level 4, Great Southern Room, Alexander Library in the Perth Cultural Centre (off Francis Street), Perth

Adelaide
Date and time: Thursday 8 November 2007, 6.30-7.30pm
Venue: Royal Australian Institute of Architects (SA), 100 Flinders Street, Adelaide

Brisbane
Date and time: Thursday 8 November 2007, 6.30-7.30pm
Venue: Chifley On Lennons, 66 Queen Street , Brisbane

Sydney
Date and time: Tuesday 13 November 2007, 6.30-7.30pm
Venue: Medina Grand Sydney, 511 Kent Street, Sydney (closest train station: Town Hall)

Alice Springs
Date and time: Tuesday 13 November 2007, 6.00-7.00pm
Venue: Crowne Plaza Alice Springs, Barrett Drive, Alice Springs

Canberra
Date and time: Wednesday 14 November 2007, 6.30-7.30pm
Venue: Rydges Lakeside Canberra, London Circuit, Canberra

Darwin
Date and time: Thursday 15 November 2007, 6.00-7.00pm
Venue: Holiday Inn Darwin, 122 The Esplanade, Darwin

Melbourne
Date and time: Thursday 15 November 2007, 6.30-7.30pm
Venue: Australian Volunteers International, 88 Kerr Street, Fitzroy

RSVP to an information session: CLICK

Asthma Children`s Camp Program Volunteer

Asthma Foundation of NSW

Asthma Children’s Camp is a fun filled, week long annual camp.
14th - 18th January 2008, Milson Island Dept of Sport and Rec. camp.

Do you have experience working with children in a support role?

Principal Accountabilities:
To work within a team of volunteers (together with Asthma Foundation NSW staff) to support children attending the camp, encouraging them to learn about asthma and asthma management in a fun and safe environment

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Participate in an orientation session with the Volunteer Coordinator at the beginning of camp.

2. Coordinate and support children in a Medications Group:

• Monitor and support children every morning and evening to take their asthma medications using correct technique.


• Monitor and support children every morning and evening to complete and record peak flow readings using correct technique.


• Attend DSR organised activities with the children and seek opportunities to build their participation in camp activities and confidence.


• Use ‘free time’ to support and encourage children in activity participation, building friendships and learning more about asthma.


• Assist in the collection of evaluation data from the children about their experience at the camp

3. Support the Department of Sport, Recreation and Tourism (DSR) staff to run day and evening activities and manage the children as requested by the DSR staff.

4. Attend asthma information sessions with the children and assist the asthma educator or camp coordinator to deliver the sessions as requested

5. Adhere to DSR policies, including their policy on alcohol that supports the campsite as an alcohol free zone. This means that volunteers cannot bring alcohol onto the campsite or consume alcohol during the week.

6. Undertake any other activities as requested by the Asthma Camp Volunteer Coordinator or Asthma Foundation NSW staff Skills, Knowledge and Attributes.

Essential

• Experience working with children in a support role Organisational skills


• Self motivated


• Flexible


• Positive disposition


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Knowledge of OH & S issues

Desirable

• Asthma knowledge


• Undertaking or undertaken a health related tertiary level course

Complete the volunteer information form (Download here)

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT Asthma NSW

For additional information, please contact

Sara Morgan on:

Phone: 02 9906 3233

Fax: 02 9906 4493

Do you want to work toward creating a more culturally tolerant world?

AFS Intercultural Programs
Newsletter Editor

Do you want to make new local and international friends?

Do you want a flexiable volunteering role?

This role involves assisting in producing a newsletter which keeps Brisbane volunteers, State Coordinator and AFS Head office informed about what the Brisbane Local Group has achieved, is planning to do or upcoming events.

This is an excellent opportunity for a tertiary student or recent graduate to gain practical experience and further develop their skills in design and editing.

For initial enquiries and additional information, please contact Sarah Lovell at AFS Intercultural Programs Australia on:

Web: www.afs.org.au
Phone: 0424 504 607 or 1800 023 982
Fax: 0292150088
Email: sarah.lovell@afs.org

Help reduce the stigma; become a positive role model

Compeer friends

Do you like making friends?
Could you make a real difference in someone`s life?

Men and Woman are encouraged to become Compeer Volunteer`s. If you don`t want to volunteer by yourself ,couples are welcome to apply together.

Compeer has volunteer opportunities for one to one support.
Contact Volunteering Illawarra on 42257812.
Don`t delay-call today.

For additional information, please contact the staff at Volunteering Illawarra on:
Phone: 02 4225 7812
Fax: 02 4225 9620

WORLD VISION AUSTRALIA

Operations Assistant – PF Management
City Location
Flexible weekdays & hours

Want to make a difference?

Why not work for World Vision; the largest overseas aid and humanitarian organisation in Australia. As well as providing relief in emergency situations, World Vision work on long-term development projects with local communities to address the causes of poverty. Their mission is to engage Australians in the effort to eliminate poverty and its causes.

World Vision are currently seeking a Volunteer Operations Assistant for their NSW State office located in Potts Point, Sydney to provide administrative support, for 1 to 2 days each week, enabling the efficient running of the State Office.

The position involves:

• Liaising with internal World Vision staff


• Database management·


• Assisting in the allocating and returning of Picture Folders


• Ad hoc administrative tasks as they arise

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Excellent computer skills (Lotus notes, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)


• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment


• Strong administrative and organisational skills


• Possess the ability to work unsupervised and use initiative to complete tasks


• 12 month commitment to align with the ongoing nature of the role

To obtain information about World Vision Core Values and to obtain a copy of the full Position Description, visit the employment page on the website: www.worldvision.com.au

If you believe you have the requisite knowledge, skills and experience and are also supportive of the Core Values of the organisation, you are encouraged to apply. Please send a resume to Alicia Crosio at volnsw@worldvision.com.au


For additional information, please contact
Alicia Crosio on:
Phone: (03) 9287 2332

Glitter and Glue, kick a ball, play in the doll house, ride a bike

SHINE for Kids/Children of prisoners
Playing with kids at our Activity Centre- South Windsor
Saturdays and Sundays 10:00am - 3:00pm.

Purpose of Program
This weekend Activity Centre operates in order for carers and/or parents to have childfree visits to the gaol. There are times when parents or parent and carer need to talk about issues their children should not be overhearing. This is a free service, where the children benefit from a non-judgemental space, and find common understanding about their family circumstances.

The children get an opportunity to interact with other children facing similar difficulties.

Program Description
The childcare centre operates Saturday and Sundays, at our South Windsor office. This program targets children aged 0-16 years. This centre offers free childcare for children visiting South Windsor Prisons.

Special skills and qualities needed
Due to the nature of this work it is essential that all our volunteers possess a non- judgemental attitude, have an interest in playing with children and are reliable, fun and responsible.

Description of Volunteers Position
Volunteers help interact with the children; play games; comfort sore knees; be a friendly face; reassure the children; and generally help with the smooth operations of the child care centre.

Times this service operates: open Saturdays and Sundays - 10:00am - 3:00pm.

Roster: Preferably on a monthly roster or perhaps emergency relief.

Area covered by service: Dillwynia (women¡¦s) and John Morony (men's) Correctional Centres

Number of volunteers required for this service to operate? 1 volunteer but 2 are preferred.

It is important for volunteers to know that, in terms of scheduling, the childcare centre can only operate if 2 adults are presents and SHINE FOR KIDS can not afford to pay 2 staff members.

This means 1 paid staff and 1 volunteer are needed for the childcare centre to operate at all.
If a volunteer does not show up the childcare centre will close on that day. Please keep this in mind when committing to the roster.

Activity equipment and materials are provided by SHINE FOR KIDS and any related expenses will be reimbursed
Lunch is not provided
This work will entail going inside women's and men`s prison and comprise of child and minimal prisoner interactions.
In this position you will always work in a supervised capacity with qualified childcare staff.
And regular contact with the Activity Centre Coordinator.
All Volunteers undergo Annual professional supervision.

How to get to SHINE FOR KIDS ?
This centre can only be accessed by car, parking avail, John Moroney Correctional Centre, Northern rd Windsor. we are located on the fringe of the prison complex.

Our head Office is in Sydney at Silverwater.

The Cottage, Holker Street, Silverwater Correctional Complex.

By Car is the easiest way to travel here and there is plenty of free parking, or you can travel to Silverwater with Bus numbers: 440, 442, 444, 555.

Description of the Internal Recruitment Procedure
All volunteers must undergo 4 official checks in relation to child protection and corrections.
All volunteers are interviewed before commencing volunteering at SHINE FOR KIDS
2 x passport photos are required.
All volunteers are offered induction training and on the job training
This training includes SHINE FOR KIDS policy and procedures, child protection and corrections.

What you can gain from volunteering at SHINE FOR KIDS ?

Personal Benefits: A caring and worthwhile cause where there is great need; an opportunity to assist children; A personal sense of achievement; social contact and mental stimulation.

Professional Benefits: An opportunity to gain skills working beside trained professionals; A helpful start for re-entering the workforce; A positive contribution to your resume;

Beneficial to students studying in areas as vast as child care; psychology, social work, education, and justice for hands on work experience.

If you want to do some volunteers work at SHINE FOR KIDS either weekly, monthly, or just every so often please contact Jeni on 02 9714 3020

SHINE for Kids/Children of prisoners

Assistant Volunteer Program Co-ordinator (Mon-Sat)

Variety of projects and Desire to take responsibility for key tasks

Best suited to a self starter who likes to be organised

Help SHINE for Kids develop in new communities throughout NSW
Assistant Volunteer Program Co-ordinator

SHINE for Kids seeks two Assistant Volunteer Program Co-ordinators. These positions will work at Silverwater and offer varied, dynamic and exciting scope for the right person. Best suited to self starters, these crucial roles will help fuel our volunteer program and help SHINE for Kids develop in new communities throughout NSW and beyond. These positions will have primary and secondary responsibilities with scope to tailor the roles to suit the successful applicants’ interests, competencies and skills.

Identified tasks include processing volunteer applications; assisting with recruitment strategies; responding to volunteering enquiries; maintaining online advertising opportunities and community recruitment partnerships; assisting with program evaluation and review; tracking progress made by our volunteer researchers and library volunteers; and researching partnership and donor opportunities.

Position will involve a weekly commitment of 5 hours on a Thursday or Friday and involve phone networking, limited photocopying, data entry into MS Access, and on line research.

Key skills: Strong organisational skills, confident communicator, basic computer skills. Must be able to surf the net/research. Desire to take responsibility for key tasks and enjoy managing your own workload. Previous office experience required.

Full training provided with primary and secondary priorities agreed according to the successful candidate’s skills and the organisation’s needs.

For additional information, please contact
Jeni @SHINE for Kids on:
Phone: 02 9714 3000
Fax: 02 9714 3030

Help organise our kids Party

SHINE for Kids/Children of prisoners

• Start early Nov 2007- Mid December 2007
• Do you enjoy organising, planning?
• Confident on the phone?
• Want to help create a fantastic fun day for disadvantaged kids?

If you have spare time right now and you would like to join our Xmas party team and love to organise stuff then this could be your dream volunteer role.

Your efforts would help to make this event unforgettable for the kids, who sometimes have few things to smile about. SHINE for kids needs all hands on deck to bring about our biggest event in 25 years.

300 kids and 150 adults at a fabulous venue in Sydney.

If you have the following skills then this rewarding and dynamic role might suit you perfectly. There is lots of flexibility to help fit in with your busy life.

Location: Silverwater office, Holker St (close to Homebush Bay).

Availability. We need someone who is available up to 2 days a week any weekday except Monday.

Time: You chose the hours to suit yourself
At least one day will need to be spent working with the team in the office. Extra days or hours can be worked from home if that suits you better.

Skills:

• Confident and warm phone manner.
• Self starter and enjoy managing own workload.
• A get the job done attitude.
• A sense of humour.
• Enjoy being organised and organising others.
• Commitment to the project until Santa has handed out all the presents.

You are an organised person who would like to employ your PA/Event Management skills and background to help make this party a success.

Intermediate Computer Skills are not essential.

Are you:

• Party planner
• SecretaryPA
• Events person
• Organiser
• Retired professional
• In between assignments?

Please contact Jeni or Anabella to find out more

02 9714 3000

For additional information, please contact Jeni @SHINE for Kids on:

Phone: 02 9714 3000

Fax: 02 9714 3030

Volunteer in Italy France

• Conservation Volunteers Australia
• Meet New Friends
• Picturesque views
• Travel Overseas

The scenic mountain regions of northern Italy and southern France are calling for your assistance. During the first week participants will be assisting with the renewal of an urban reserve in the quaint historic town of Carignano . Carignano is a small village approx 20mins via car from Turin . The region of Piemonte is well known for vineyards, medieval castles and its picturesque views of the bordering Alps . The public reserve is part of an ongoing community project to establish green spaces for people to enjoy the outdoors, project activities at the reserve will include trail maintenance, tree planting, weed removal, construction of fences and park benches.

From Carignano the team will travel by train across the boarder into the French Alps, to the small village of Neige et Merveilles (meaning: boasting snow and wonders), volunteers will be involved with heritage restoration activities, such as dry stone walling, paving paths, and restoration of a 200 year old chapel.

At the completion of the program your hosts have organised two free days in Cap D’Ail in Monaco . This area is very stylish and well known for its beautiful weather, beaches and pine forests, it is very interesting place, with elaborate buildings, expensive shops, and fashion.

Program Dates:

17 Nights & 18 Days
Sunday 20th July - Monday 28th July (Carignano,Italy)
Monday 28th July - Monday 4th August (Neige et Mervielles, France)
Monday 4th & Tuesday 5th (Cap D`Ail, Monaco)
Wednesday 6th August - Check out

Program Price:

To Be Advised

17 nights hostel style accommodation
18 days meals, breakfast, lunch, tea
Pick up from Turin railway station on arrival
Train transfers to France
2 lesuire days in Monaco on completion of the program
Some recreactional activities

For further information contact:

bookings@conservationvolunteers.com.au
Freecall: 1800 032 501

www.conservationvolunteers.com.au

Make a difference in the developing world

The Oaktree Foundation
NSW HR Manager
Empower young people
Develop your professional skills

The Oaktree Foundation is Australia’s first entirely youth run aid and development agency which aims “to empower developing communities through education in a way that is sustainable”.

Since 2003, Oaktree has provided over 27,500 young people in developing communities with educational opportunities. The NSW HR Manager is a crucial member of the NSW Team and must demonstrate outstanding commitment to achieve Oaktree’s objectives. The NSW HR Manager is responsible for effectively developing, communicating and implementing a strong National Volunteer Programme. He or she will work with the NSW Director and COO to develop entry and exit strategies, find, place and train the best volunteers, and oversee the professional development of team members.

Oaktree NSW is seeking someone who is committed to contributing to the growth of others, who is a skilled communicator and leader, who displays efficiency, initiative, imagination, strong problem solving skills, vision and who is passionate about the mobilisation of young people to make a difference in their world.

The role requires a commitment of at least 10 hours per week. The timing of these hours is flexible, except for the attending of weekly meetings.

For additional information, please contact
e.pidgeon@theoaktree.org on:
Phone: 0419143686

Want to gain real experience at the biggest event in Australia?

Royal Agricultural Society of NSW

Events Assistant - Tourism & Corporate

Want hands on invaluable experience!!
Great Work Experience Opportunity

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Events Assistant x 2 DEPARTMENT: Events & Marketing

Position Outline:

The Events Assistant is a support role that involves researching new business opportunities, developing and maintaining database integrity, qualifying prospective clients via telephone, distributing collateral to clients as required and providing marketing support for tourism and corporate entertainment initiatives.

PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT:

PART TIME INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE POSITION
14 January – 4 April 2008 - Students are employed on a voluntary basis.

• The configuration of the placement is one – two days every week for the period, for each student.
• The placement will include two weeks of consecutive work during the Sydney Royal Easter Show period (20 March – 2 April). To be negotiated with each individual applicant.

REPORTS TO:

Tourism & Corporate Events Manager

HOURS: 0830 – 1700 hours or otherwise agreed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researching, lead sourcing and identifying new prospective clients (via the Internet, in-house databases, trade associations, trade press etc).
• Performing initial introductory calls in order to establish decision makers (i.e. initial fact-find calls to establish key contacts).
• Provide post-sales support to the Sales Executive.
• Collating, updating and maintaining the integrity of the corporate database for the sales campaign.
• Assist the Business Development Manager with external and internal liaison with stakeholders including but not limited to catering services, venue operations, hire, signage and staging.
• Assist with the implementation of the tourism and corporate marketing plans.
• Provide customer service support to international visitors in the International Visitors Centre and Reserved Seating area during the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
• Provide touring services to international visitors during the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
• Other duties as may reasonably be requested

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Students must be enrolled at an Australian University, College or TAFE and undertaking studies in Marketing, Events, Tourism/Leisure Management or a related degree.
• Students must be in their second year or above.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to liaise with people at all levels of industry.
• Understanding of marketing principles and techniques to promote the RAS products to all segments of its market.
• High level computer skills

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Eager to learn
• Team player
• Creativity and ability to generate new ideas
• Attention to detail
• High energy and motivation
• Flexibility
• Patience
• ‘Can do’ attitude

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Essential:

• MS Office, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Key Performance Indicators

• Successful development and implementation of allocated projects
• Achieve high levels of client / customer satisfaction with strong potential for repeat business at future Shows
• Successful implementation of direct marketing and sales protocols, timelines, and desired process and disciplines
• Compliance and participation in RAS OH&S and Environmental programs including Safe Systems of Work, Emergency Procedures, applicable OHS or Environmental Guidelines and Codes of Practice, Material Safety Data Sheets and other obligations under OHS and EP&A Legislation•
• Not to endanger your own health and safety or that of others at the workplace
  

For additional information, please contact

Eric Commazzetto on:

Phone: 0412 777 666

Fax: 02 9704 1122

Cancer support Unit Operations Writer

The Cancer Council NSW is dedicated to defeating cancer by building a cancer smart community. The Cancer Support Unit is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic volunteer for the position of Cancer Support Unit Operations Writer to review and update update Policy and Procedure operation manuals for the Cancer Council Helpline, Cancer Council Connect and Telephone Support Group Programs.

Based at our Woolloomooloo Office you will report to the Cancer Support Unit`s Manager and will undertake various tasks sucj as:

• Review current CSU Policy and Procedure CSU manuals and bring them in line with current work practices
• Design a uniform portfolio of policy and procedure documents for the CSU
• Update and assist with writing policy and procedure manuals.

Some useful skills for this role may include:

• experience with writing a policy and procedure manual
• experience with writing instructional procedures
• Microsoft Word Skills.

For more information please contact
Paula Vallentine on 9334 1965 or email your application to paulav@nswcc.org.au

Be Part Of An Emergency Team

Australian Red Cross (NSW)
Personal Support - Can You Help In A Disaster?
Regular training days to update your skills

This position is part of ActNow.

Join the 3,000 Red Cross volunteers from across NSW who assist our local communities during times of emergency or disaster. We are looking for calm, friendly, fit people and we will provide you with training so you can provide support in the event of a disaster happening. This is a people orientated role working out of the evacuation and disaster recovery centre that would be set up in your area. You would be a listening ear for people who have been affected by the disaster. You would also help in the smooth running of the centre as directed by team leaders.

To qualify to assist in a disaster there is a one day training course for the Personal Support role. We have teams in all suburbs and regions so you are matched with the group you live closest to. Ongoing training is also offered to volunteers on listening and communication skills.

All volunteers for this position must be over 18 years of age.

Teams operate across NSW and we`ll refer you to your local team. nswvolunteers@redcross.org.au

For additional information, please contact
Carol Lynn on:
Phone: 02 9229 4286
Fax: 02 9229 4265

Join a Hands On Team

This position is part of Act Now.

Make someone`s day brighter! Join our friendly team of volunteers who help with massages for hospital patients and residents in aged care facilities around Sydney and Sydney`s greater west.

Our ideal volunteer enjoys working with many different age groups and would be a good listener and communicator. Many of our clients enjoy chatting, so respecting their confidentiality is also important.

If you would like to get involved, we will train and support you.

All applicants for this position must be over 18 years of age and able to visit during the day time. (Some weekend visits are negotiable)

Interested?

Please give us a call or send us an email
For additional information, please contact
Carol Lynn on:
Phone: 02 9229 4286
Fax: 02 9229 4265

Volunteer at Gallipoli on ANZAC Day

Meet new people
Travel the world
A hands on experience

About the Program: As per the previous two years, the CVA volunteer team will provide general assistance and support in the staging of the commemorative services at the Anzac Commemorative Site and at Lone Pine on 24th & 25th April 2008.

We anticipate that the team of 25 will be divided into three sub groups, with a CVA leader appointed to each. CVA volunteers will be on duty from 2:00pm on the 24th to about 2.00pm on the 25th. Everyone will get a break of a couple of hours during this time, and everyone will get to work in at least two of the three main work areas. Last year, volunteers were allocated to a work area eg south entrance, and remained there for the duration. Everyone stops work to attend the services.

The CVA team may also be required to conduct a litter clean-up along the coast road and the road from Lone Pine to the coast (Artillery Road) on the days prior to the Anzac Day service. In addition to assisting with the dawn service at the Anzac Commemorative Site and the Australian service at Lone Pine, volunteers will visit other significant sites on the Gallipoli Peninsula such as Anzac Cove, Shrapnel Valley, the Nek, Chunuk Bair and Cape Helles. They will also enjoy a cruise along the ANZAC coast on the quiet waters of the Aegean Sea.

Project Location: Lone Pine and ANZAC Commemorative Site, Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey

Program Dates 2008: Departing Australia on Sunday 20th April 2008

Departing Istanbul on Wednesday 30th April 2008

Program Price: $5,755, reduced rate $5,255 available for volunteers under 35 years. Program price includes:

return international airfares exiting, Syd/Mel/Bris/Perth.
All meals, hotel accommodation, transportation, guides, some recreational activities.
12 Month Membership Conservation Volunteers Australia.
CVA expenses relating to Team Liaison Officer, program marketing, and administration fees.

The program price does not include: domestic airfares to departure cities, travel and medical insurance, visas, vaccination related costs, airline and departure taxes, or passport related costs.

How to Book:

Contact: info@conservationvolunteers.com.au or Freecall 1800 032 501

For additional information, please contact
Naomi Hurst on:
Phone: 1800 032 501
Fax: (03) 5330 2922

Gift Wrap for a Cause

Children`s Medical Research Institute

15-24 December 2007
It`s FUN and a great cause
You don`t have to be an expert!

Become a Christmas genie!

Genies will be out and about during this joyful season, spreading their Christmas cheer and volunteering to help shoppers with their gifts.

What are Christmas genies? ... They are wonderful volunteers who work hard to support Jeans for Genes, and among their many talents have a special one for this time of year – lovely gift wrapping.

Jeans for Genes volunteers will be staffing the gift wrap station at Shopping Centres from 15-24 December. Please help and become a genie too... simply call Lynda Dave at CMRI on (p) 02 8865 2838 or email at ldave@cmri.com.au

You can also visit our website www.jeans4genes.com.au

Shoppers are now able to not only get there gifts beautifully wrapped, but continue to support one of Australia’s most worthy causes – children’s health. Shoppers will donate $2, $3 and $5 to have their gifts wrapped and all donations received through the program will be given directly to Jeans for Genes. Jeans for Genes is the main fundraising initiative for the Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) - an Australian based not-for-profit organisation which conducts basic research to understand childhood genetic diseases such as, Leukaemia, Epilepsy and Cystic Fibrosis.

So this festive season, Australian’s are encouraged to spread a little cheer of their own by supporting the future health of children. Christmas Genies can be found at a convenient location at Shopping Centres during Christmas trading hours.

For additional information, please contact Lynda Dave on:
Phone: 02 9687 2800
Fax: 02 9893 9166

Suicide Prevention Australia

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Essential:-
* Research experience
* Very good analytical skills
* Good skills in various Microsoft applications
* Excellent written and communication skills
* Demonstrate that you can work independently and as a team player

Desirable:-
* Experience with non-for-profit organisation
* Policy writing skills
* Proof reading and sub-editing skills

With an office in Leichhardt, SPA is seeking volunteer(s) with a minimum experience of having commenced an undergraduate degree to assist with research to boost the effective implementation of its 2005 - 2008 Strategic Plan http://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/AboutUs.aspx

SPA strives to foster greater links between research and practice within suicide prevention. SPA values the diversity and opinion of all people and organisations involved in research, in policy making, practitioners of all disciplines, those who experience suicidal ideation and those whose lives have been affected by suicide.

If you enjoy research and you can demonstrate you have a very good analytical mind, SPA wants to hear from you. Experience in policy writing, proof reading and sub-editing would be an added usefulness. You need to be a keen reader and very thorough in your work. Enthusiasm and passion for the issues are highly desirable in this role.

For additional information, please contact
Ryan McGlaughlin, Executive Officer
on: Phone: (02) 9568 3111
Mobile: 0425 382800
Fax: (02)-9568-3511
ryan@suicidepreventionaust.org

Eastern Respite & Recreation

Fun activities with small groups of great kids & adults.

Opportunity to gain experience in disability field & develop new skill

We need volunteers for our Saturday and Sunday kids, teen & adult groups. You will need to commit to two days per month for six months to allow our consumers some consistency. You will be working alongside our trained support workers to take a small groups of 5 to 12 year olds or 13 & over who have disabilities out into the community to enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities.

Our groups run from 9.45 to 3.15 on alternate Saturdays or Sundays and leave from our Maroubra Office. During school holiday periods we also run kids & teen groups throughout the week.

You will need to be reliable, fun loving, energetic and willing to get involved. You might be rock climbing, swimming or just taking the group to the movies. Eastern Respite will cover your activity expenses.

To apply please email jobs@easternrespite.com.au for an application form.

If you are successful you will be invited for an interview, full training will be provided.

For additional information, please contact
Adele Taskin on:
Phone: 0293494666
Fax: 0293494800

Facilitate a Workshop for a popular Youth Program

Manly Council

Tuesday 4th of December 3.30pm-5.30pm

Do you have an interest in crafts or beading

Manly Library hosts a variety of programs to engage youth in various activities. Each month the library hosts a Whatever Club for teenagers, the club is advertised through various local schools and attracts students who want to participant in extra activities.

The club aims to provide a safe and supported environment for students to socialise and learn a new skill, for example the students have previously completed workshops involving knitting, knot tying and various other craft or educational activities.

We are searching for a volunteer who can facilitate other craft activities, such as beading. All materials will be provided including resources such as library books which will assist students in learning this skill.

If you have an interest and enjoy crafts or have any suggestions for beneficial workshops this is a great opportunity to share your passion and gain mentoring or teaching experience.

Please contact Juliana for more detail volunteering@manly.nsw.gov.au
I look forward to hearing from you!

For additional information, please contact Community Volunteer Coordinator on:
Phone: 02 9976 1658
Fax: 02 9976 1400