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Volunteers

Volunteers are essential to the work of all not-for-profits, and that’s no different for Participate Australia. Our disability volunteers are valued members of the team.

Volunteer for Participate Australia

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Participate Australia.

Volunteers are essential to the work of all not-for-profits, and that’s no different for Participate Australia. Our disability volunteers are valued members of the team. Our Board of Directors comprises professionals from the business and government sector, as well as a number of parents and carers of people with a disability.

We rely on volunteers at all our events and find support for jobs as varied as housekeeping, gardening, office work and supporting groups of people with disabilities in accessing cultural and social experiences in Sydney.

Participate Australia programs run on a rotating basis, seven days per week, with shifts in the mornings, the afternoons, evenings and even overnight.  This allows you to support Participate Australia when it best fits in with your life.

If you are interested in becoming part of a rewarding engagement with a progressive and dynamic disability service, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please contact the Manger, Human Resources on 02 9797 5304 or hr@participateaustralia.com.au if you would like to know more about our disability volunteer program.

Volunteer application form

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us. Please fill in the form below

Volunteer Application

Personal Information

Name \*

NameFamily Name Family NameFirst Name First Name

Address \ Postcode \ Phone Mobile \ Email \ Emergency Contact Details \Please enter Name and Contact numberHave you had any previous experience as a volunteer? \ YES NOIf yes, please list organisations (previously/currently worked for) and type of work:Organisation Type of work When you worked at this organisation and for how long:

Organisation Type of work When you worked at this organisation and for how long:

Organisation Type of work When you worked at this organisation and for how long:

Tell us in which areas you are interested in volunteering (you may tick more than one box) \* Be a part of excursions and social activities designed to help individual, youth groups and families Volunteer to be a part of the SydWest team at the office supporting our work from behind the scenes and gain skills to work in the sector Engaging with mothers and children in a playgroup setting and helping to coordinate children’s activities Host workshops/classes in the area of art therapy, yoga, sports activities or at one of our events Assist with our Driver mentoring program Participate in home visiting as part of our social support program OtherIf other, please specify

Other Information

Do you speak languages other than English? \ YES NOIf yes, please specify Do you hold a valid driver’s license? \ YES NODo you have access to a registered and insured car? \* YES NO_According to SydWest MS Policies and Procedures it is a requirement for all volunteers to hold a current Police Check and/or a cleared and verified Working with Children Check depending on the volunteering position._Summarise special skills and qualifications you have acquired from employment, previous volunteer work, or through other activities, including hobbies or sportsWhat new skills/knowledge are you expecting to develop?

Availability

Please indicate which times you are available _(leave blank where it is not applicable; you can also make multiple selections)_Monday AM PM BothTuesday AM PM BothWednesday AM PM BothThursday AM PM BothFriday AM PM BothSaturday AM PM BothSunday AM PM Both

Referees

Please give at least two RefereesReferee #1Name \ Organisation Position Address Postcode Phone \ Email \ Relationship to you Referee #2Name \ Organisation Position Address Postcode Phone \ Email \ Relationship to you

Agreement Agreement_By ticking this box and submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. I understand that if I am accepted as a volunteer, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this application may result in my immediate dismissal._reCAPTCHASubmit

If you are human, leave this field blank.

Volunteers

Volunteering is a great way to help SydWest if you are passionate about our mission and would like to give back to your local community. Volunteering can be a positive way to use the skills you already have, develop new skills, meet new networking contacts and add experience to your resume.

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All of our volunteer roles have clear role descriptions so applicants can apply for roles that may add to their work experience or help develop new skills. We may also provide referees to volunteers for job applications if agreed by volunteer supervisors.

SydWest volunteers acknowledge that volunteering with us is unpaid and does not necessarily lead to paid employment. Volunteers can apply for employment with SydWest if a role that meets their skills becomes available.

Areas for volunteering with us:

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Excursions and social activities

Be a part of excursions and social activities designed to help individual, youth groups and families

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Office Support

Volunteer to be a part of the SydWest team at the office supporting our work from behind the scenes and gain skills to work in the sector

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Playgroups

Engaging with mothers and children in a playgroup setting and helping to coordinate children’s activities

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Host Workshops / Classes

Host workshops/classes in the area of art therapy, yoga, sports activities or at one of our events

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Driver Mentoring

Assist with our Driver Mentoring Program

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Social Support

Participate in home visiting as part of our Social Support Program

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What to expect when you apply

The volunteer application process is as follows:

1.After applying for a role, the successful applicants will receive a phone call or an email from the HR staff

2.The shortlisted applicants will be contacted via phone and undertake a short initial interview as part of the application process

3.Depending on the volunteer role requirements, a formal interview may be conducted

4.Applicant Police and Working with Children checks will be completed

5.If the volunteer application is approved, applicants will receive an invitation to the mandatory induction session

Things to consider before applying

• [image: (no alt text)]Volunteer applicants must be aged 18 years or older
• [image: (no alt text)]Volunteers have to be committed to regular attendance as per the role requirements
• [image: (no alt text)]Applicants must agree to a National Police Check and must have a current (or be willing to apply for) a Working with Children check
• [image: (no alt text)]Volunteers have to be willing to participate in mandatory induction sessions and role specific training

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How to become a volunteer?

Volunteer Application FormContact Us