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