Job Description

Volunteer Gilles Plains Mental Health, Counselling and Wellbeing Services

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This job is open for expressions of interest only

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Centacare acknowledges and values the contribution volunteers make to the agency, its clients, and the community as we strive towards our vision.

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About the Volunteer Position

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The Wandana Community Centre crèche is available to participants of the community centre's programs, and offers a safe and fun environment for 0-5 year old to play and learn while parents are accessing services.

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The Wandana Community Centre playgroup focusses on child and parent wellbeing, learning and development.

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The crèche/playgroup volunteers under the guidance of staff at Wandana Community Centre help run the crèche/playgroup.

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About You

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We are looking for motivated individuals who:

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- Outgoing friendly personality
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- Ability to relate to and communicate with people from all different cultures, including young children, parents and agency staff
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- Ability to work within a team environment, willingness to work within policy guidelines
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- Eager and willing to participate in training courses conducted
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- Previous experience in child care or nursing or related field
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- Previous or current studies in childcare
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- Previous or current experience working with individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
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Volunteers must have a valid Working with Children Check before commencing volunteering at Centacare.

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What's in it for you

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The perks of volunteering at Centacare include:

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- Share existing skills and gain new ones
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- Meet new people and create social connections
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- Contribute to community
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- having fun & making a difference
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- increase self confidence
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- stay physically & mentally healthy
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- a pathway to employment
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Who we are

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Each year, we support more than 20,000 people through community services in metropolitan and regional South Australia, operating within a strong ethical framework. We are client focused and provide support regardless of race, economic circumstance, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or ethnic background. Centacare is a Child Safe, Quality Accredited Organisation and is a registered NDIS provider. We value the uniqueness of individuals, we consult, collaborate and operate with integrity and professionalism. Centacare is committed to cultivating a harmonious workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Equal opportunity principles align with our mission, vision and values. We believe that treating our workers fairly has a positive impact on our clients and maintains our reputation as a great place to work.

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📌 Playgroup Volunteer - Nurture & Connect with Families (South Australia)
🏢 Centacare Catholic Family Services
📍 South Australia