The Centre for Volunteering NSW is the peak body for volunteering in NSW has a brand new program called Inclusive Volunteering Program. We are currently seeking volunteers to become mentors for the participants for the program. Participants are located in various locations throughout the Inner West of Sydney.

The Inclusive Volunteering Program – Pathways to Employment aims to reduce and remove barriers to volunteering and future employment for people living with disabilities or on a mental health recovery journey. Our program supports participants to engage in volunteering as a pathway to employment. The program also works with organisations to become more inclusive, as they involve people with all abilities and from all backgrounds in their workplaces.

As a Volunteer Mentor you will be matched with a participant who is experiencing barriers to volunteering. Participants include people with a disability or people recovering from mental health issues. You will be in a unique position to provide one-to-one mentoring to a participant, as they begin their volunteering journey and work towards achieving their goals. It’s a rewarding role to assist another person as they work towards their employment goals.

All contact will take place in accordance with COVID safe health requirements.

Attributes and Requirements

Must be over the age of 18





Excellent communication skills including active listening

Mandarin/Cantonese speaker

Have an open minded, empathetic and understanding attitude

Be dependable, reliable and punctual

Treat people with respect, care and dignity

Be respectful of the needs, rights and choices of every participant The ability to work within the guidelines and legislation appropriate to the position, e.g.

Privacy

Act and Work Health and Safety

Have your own transport, or be confident and able to access public transport

Hold or be willing to obtain a current Working with Children Check

Advantages

Gain skills and experience working with people with disabilities and/or lived experience of mental health conditions

Unique opportunity to provide one-to-one mentoring to a participant volunteering journey and work towards achieving their goals

Rewarding role to assist another person as they work towards their employment goals try new volunteering roles

Meet new people

- Work with people's strength

Category

Community Services

Commitment

Regular - less than 6 months

Type Of Work

Companionship & Social Support,Counselling & Help Line,Disability Support,

Time Required

1 Day a week (flexible)

Training

Induction and ongoing support provided.

📌 Mentor Mandarin/Cantonese speaker - Inclusive Volunteering Program - Chester Hill - #250935
🏢 The Centre for Volunteering
📍 Chester Hill