Volunteer Dance Teachers and Senior Students
The Special Olympics Upper North Shore Dance Performance Group has expanded from 6 dancers in April 2006 to two groups with 28 dancers. The long term goal is to create dance groups in all 47 Special Olympics Regions in Australia, so youth with an intellectual disability, who love sport and dance, can benefit from competitions similar to the Rock Eisteddfods.
If you can offer an hour per week to teach dance in/near your area, phone Fran Eustace, Business Development Manager, on 0418 476 866 or email frane@specialolympics.com.au.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Young entrepreneurs scheme
Australian Business Volunteers
Location: South East Asia and Pacific
We need experienced business people to assist young entrepreneurs through a four day workshop and three weeks of one on one coaching, with the focus on business planning, financial management, HR, marketing and customer services.
A one day training workshop is planned for early February. Travel, accommodation etc costs provided.
Interested? Contact: Ray Riches on 6285 1686 or ray.riches@abv.org.au
Location: South East Asia and Pacific
We need experienced business people to assist young entrepreneurs through a four day workshop and three weeks of one on one coaching, with the focus on business planning, financial management, HR, marketing and customer services.
A one day training workshop is planned for early February. Travel, accommodation etc costs provided.
Interested? Contact: Ray Riches on 6285 1686 or ray.riches@abv.org.au
Telephone counselling
Lifeline Western Sydney
Location: Parramatta
Lifeline are seeking volunteers to provide support to the community through day or evening telephone counselling. Training will be provided. The training includes basic counselling and crisis intervention skills -- the next course starts 4 February.
If you are interested in attending please contact: 9689 2860 or training@lifelinews.org.au
Location: Parramatta
Lifeline are seeking volunteers to provide support to the community through day or evening telephone counselling. Training will be provided. The training includes basic counselling and crisis intervention skills -- the next course starts 4 February.
If you are interested in attending please contact: 9689 2860 or training@lifelinews.org.au
Refugee mentors
Organisation: Professional Links
Location: Sydney metropolitan area
Assist an unemployed refugee find employment by providing practical support including help with resume, preparation for interviews and finding work experience. The commitment is an hour per fortnight for a year and this role could suit retirees, tertiary students, part time or full time professionals.
For more information contact: Polly on 9282 9333 or polly@prolinks.com.au
Location: Sydney metropolitan area
Assist an unemployed refugee find employment by providing practical support including help with resume, preparation for interviews and finding work experience. The commitment is an hour per fortnight for a year and this role could suit retirees, tertiary students, part time or full time professionals.
For more information contact: Polly on 9282 9333 or polly@prolinks.com.au
Play guitar?
Why not combine your guitar playing skills with your heath science skills and make the most of this great volenteer opportunity.
Mission Australia
Teach Acoustic guitar
Location: Surry Hills
Once a week, ongoing appointment
Mission Australia is looking for the right person to provide acoustic guitar lessons to our clients at the Mission Australia Centre. Our clients at the Centre are men who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless, and who have various levels of knowledge of playing the acoustic guitar. There will be a maximum of 4 students per class
Time: We require volunteers to commit a 1 hour lesson on the same day and time each week for a minimum of 6 months.
Essential Criteria: A strong interest and experience in the acoustic guitar, as well as the ability to interact with people from difference types of backgrounds. In order to provide the utmost protection to our clients, who are vulnerable members of the community, all volunteers will be required to undergo a police check.
For further information, or to apply, contact Fiona Ivits, National Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteering@missionaustralia.com.au or on 02 9288 0070.
Mission Australia
Teach Acoustic guitar
Location: Surry Hills
Once a week, ongoing appointment
Mission Australia is looking for the right person to provide acoustic guitar lessons to our clients at the Mission Australia Centre. Our clients at the Centre are men who are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless, and who have various levels of knowledge of playing the acoustic guitar. There will be a maximum of 4 students per class
Time: We require volunteers to commit a 1 hour lesson on the same day and time each week for a minimum of 6 months.
Essential Criteria: A strong interest and experience in the acoustic guitar, as well as the ability to interact with people from difference types of backgrounds. In order to provide the utmost protection to our clients, who are vulnerable members of the community, all volunteers will be required to undergo a police check.
For further information, or to apply, contact Fiona Ivits, National Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteering@missionaustralia.com.au or on 02 9288 0070.
Empower young people in the developing world
The Oaktree Foundation
NSW Schools Coordinator
Enhance your leadership skills
Volunteer with a highly-regarded organisation
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 40,000 young people in developing communities with educational opportunities.
The Schools Network is at the forefront of Oaktree`s advocacy and fundraising campaigns. The Schools Coordinator role is an exciting position that involves leading a team of young people who support school groups, doing presentations about Oaktree and Oaktree`s campaigns to excite both students and staff, empowering 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.
It is an opportunity for you to build your leadership, communication and organisational skills, while making a tangible difference to the lives of young people in both Australia and the developing world. Oaktree is seeking someone aged between 18 and 25, who has experience as a leader and public speaker, and who is reliable, personable, creative, organised and good with people and problem solving to manage this exciting team. You will be trained and supported in the specific tasks of the role. The role requires a commitment of at least 8 hours per week, some of which can be done from home. This position will be filled as we find a suitable applicant. Apply now by emailing a cover letter and your resume to nsw@theoaktree.org to ensure you don`t miss out!
For additional information, please contact
Samira Ibrahim on:
Phone: 0419143686
NSW Schools Coordinator
Enhance your leadership skills
Volunteer with a highly-regarded organisation
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 40,000 young people in developing communities with educational opportunities.
The Schools Network is at the forefront of Oaktree`s advocacy and fundraising campaigns. The Schools Coordinator role is an exciting position that involves leading a team of young people who support school groups, doing presentations about Oaktree and Oaktree`s campaigns to excite both students and staff, empowering 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.
It is an opportunity for you to build your leadership, communication and organisational skills, while making a tangible difference to the lives of young people in both Australia and the developing world. Oaktree is seeking someone aged between 18 and 25, who has experience as a leader and public speaker, and who is reliable, personable, creative, organised and good with people and problem solving to manage this exciting team. You will be trained and supported in the specific tasks of the role. The role requires a commitment of at least 8 hours per week, some of which can be done from home. This position will be filled as we find a suitable applicant. Apply now by emailing a cover letter and your resume to nsw@theoaktree.org to ensure you don`t miss out!
For additional information, please contact
Samira Ibrahim on:
Phone: 0419143686
Youth Arts Project Assistant
Wesley Mission
Empower others
Mentoring young people
Wesley Mission are looking for volunteers who are interested in assisting young people, who are non-judgmental and motivated, and who can show initiative.
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 with building meaningful relationships 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
Empower others
Mentoring young people
Wesley Mission are looking for volunteers who are interested in assisting young people, who are non-judgmental and motivated, and who can show initiative.
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 with building meaningful relationships 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
Use your Design Skills.
Pro Bono Office Design @ Asthma Foundation of NSW
Scope of works -- design new office premises
Overview -- Asthma Foundation NSW aims to enhance the lifestyle, health and wellbeing of the 800,000 people living with asthma in NSW, through advocacy, education, and training. For more information about the organisation and it’s direction visit www.asthmansw.org.au
We are seeking pro bono office design for a space of approx 350m2. The probono design process to include:
Scope of works -- design new office premises
Overview -- Asthma Foundation NSW aims to enhance the lifestyle, health and wellbeing of the 800,000 people living with asthma in NSW, through advocacy, education, and training. For more information about the organisation and it’s direction visit www.asthmansw.org.au
We are seeking pro bono office design for a space of approx 350m2. The probono design process to include:
- Consultation with management and staff
- Preparation of concept drawings
- Some design feedback/review process for staff
- Preparation of drawings for council and fitout process.
Reasonable out of pocket expenses would be paid.
Timeframe -- Our current timeframe is somewhat tight, our current lease expires on 29th February 2008.
Major design criteria --
- Maximisation of natural light to all areas of workspace
- Professional, functional and well flowing office space
- Flexibility for future changing needs as the Foundation increasingly operates in the on-line world.
For additional information, please contact Jane Ellis on:
Phone: 02 9018 0510
Fax: 02 9906 4493
More opportunites to work with Kids -- Creche Worker
Mission Australia
Creche Worker
Hornsby-Waitara location
Once a month, Wednesdays, 12:30-3:30pm
Mind a group of Mandarin speaking children
Creche Worker
Hornsby-Waitara location
Once a month, Wednesdays, 12:30-3:30pm
Mind a group of Mandarin speaking children
Mission Australia volunteers and staff focus on empowering people and building communities.
About the Role: Mission Australia are currently seeking caring and attentive people who can mind up to 10 children from Chinese Mandarin speaking backgrounds ranging from ages 2- 6 years of age while their parents and carers participate in parenting groups on the same premises. You will be required to play with children and ensure the children are safe, happy and engaged.
The creche operates on the first Wednesday of the month, 12:30-3:30pm during the school term.
Experience Required: In order to apply for this role Mission Australia ask that you have experience with children either in a professional or personal capacity, the ability to engage children in play and speak and understand Mandarin. Experience working with families with young children or an understanding of young families, as well as an understanding of the Chinese community would be great but not essential.
All volunteers will receive training and support. In order to ensure the protection of clients, all volunteers will be required to undergo a police check as part of the requirements for this role.
For further information or to apply, please contact Laura Cusack on: 0400 416 849 or cusackl@missionaustralia.com.au
Want to work with kids?
Child Care Assistant
Shifts Mon-Fri 7am-9am
Manly Out of School Hours is a very busy centre with around 20 children attending each day --aged 5-12 years old. Volunteers enhance the services offered by providing additional attention to kids who need help with their homework, reading skills or just to talk.
This is a great opportunity to work with skilled professional child care workers while gaining valuable skills and experience working with kids.
Volunteers are required for a weekly commitment with days available Mon-Friday from 7am-9am during school term.
Volunteers will need to complete a Working with Children Check and provide 2 character references. Due to the nature of the role, volunteers will need to have demonstrated experience working with children. Please contact volunteering@manly.nsw.gov.au or see our website for more information
For additional information, please contact Volunteer Coordinator on:
Phone: 02 9976 1658
Fax: 02 9976 1400
Shifts Mon-Fri 7am-9am
Manly Out of School Hours is a very busy centre with around 20 children attending each day --aged 5-12 years old. Volunteers enhance the services offered by providing additional attention to kids who need help with their homework, reading skills or just to talk.
This is a great opportunity to work with skilled professional child care workers while gaining valuable skills and experience working with kids.
Volunteers are required for a weekly commitment with days available Mon-Friday from 7am-9am during school term.
Volunteers will need to complete a Working with Children Check and provide 2 character references. Due to the nature of the role, volunteers will need to have demonstrated experience working with children. Please contact volunteering@manly.nsw.gov.au or see our website for more information
For additional information, please contact Volunteer Coordinator on:
Phone: 02 9976 1658
Fax: 02 9976 1400
Create a garden in Bankstown
The Benevolent Society
Use your creativity
Get involved in the design the of a child-safe garden in consultation with our team and clients or perhaps do some of the gardening or some handy work during our occasional gardening bees etc.
If you have the time, interest and a bit of gardening knowledge we could love to hear from you.
If you are interested in this position you can download the volunteeer forms from our website
For additional information, please contact Amanda Gruhn on:
Phone: 02 9339 8086
Fax: 02 9360 2319
Use your creativity
Get involved in the design the of a child-safe garden in consultation with our team and clients or perhaps do some of the gardening or some handy work during our occasional gardening bees etc.
If you have the time, interest and a bit of gardening knowledge we could love to hear from you.
If you are interested in this position you can download the volunteeer forms from our website
For additional information, please contact Amanda Gruhn on:
Phone: 02 9339 8086
Fax: 02 9360 2319
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