Location
Croudace Bay, NSW, Australia
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a global
centre
of
expertise
for cerebral palsy and similar conditions. Join our community of
volunteers
to make a difference to the lives of people
with
cerebral palsy and similar conditions and grow your skills and experience as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.
At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion
equitable
opportunities. We welcome interest from
volunteers
with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community
.
Volunteer Opportunity: Mighty kids Program
Mighty Kids
Mighty Kids is a one-week intensive program run by
Cerebral Palsy Alliance
for children and teens with cerebral palsy. The program focuses on improving bimanual skills and motor functions through engaging, goal-directed therapy.
Volunteer Role
Volunteers play a vital role in supporting therapy teams and participants. You can volunteer for one week or both—any help is appreciated! For the best outcomes for participants, continuity of volunteers across the program is ideal.
Benefits of Volunteering
Make a positive contribution to the Cerebral Palsy community
Gain hands-on experience working with children and teens with cerebral palsy and similar conditions
Develop confidence and build new skills
Explore new experiences, make social connections, and support career growth
Enjoy a sense of purpose and personal development
Program Dates & Times
19th - 23rd January
9am to 3pm
Tasks & Responsibilities
Contribute to an engaging, goal-oriented, strength-based group environment




Support kids 1:1 to engage in goal-directed therapy
Assist with activity setup and pack down
Note:
Volunteers do not assist with direct care duties (e.g., mealtime assistance, personal care, lifting, medication, or transport) unless training has been provided
You will be supervised by an Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist
Role Requirements
Age 16+
NDIS Worker Screening
Working With Children Check (NSW)
Working With Vulnerable People Check (ACT)
*
Important information
:
Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currently
seeking
, or have
sought
, medical treatment for which you think may
impact
your ability to
volunteer
.
CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive setting and engaging
volunteers
with
diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be
to
support you in
the recruitment process
,
and to be successful and safe
at
CPA.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our
clients and s
tudents
and volunteers
.
As such we encourage all volunteers be vaccinated against COVID-19
.
C
erebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds,
advocates for, and protects the
rights
, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are
a
child safe
organisation
and all workers are responsible
to adhere
to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.
CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.
How to Apply
Please click 'Apply' to complete your application. If you have any questions about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to
enable
you to equitably
participate
in the recruitment
process
please contact
the volunteer Team on on ******

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