Volunteer Home Visitor Half Day per Week Volunteer Position title
Location Position objective
VOLUNTEER HOME VISITOR 2 Elder Place, Macquarie Field
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To provide support to individuals or a family experiencing a disadvantage After referral to program to visit residents in their homes in the Macquarie Fields Public Housing Estate. To promote friendship and a sense of community to those who are isolated or in need of listening ear. To provide information about local community services, and encourage community participation.
Skills/qualifications required
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An understanding of people who are socially marginalised Display empathy and tolerance to those in need Good communication skills Own motor vehicle preferable with comprehensive insurance Ability to work with other volunteers within the program Acknowledge and respect the rights of others privacy and confidentiality Some knowledge of community services available Deal respectfully and courteously with other people Meet all screening requirements
Key areas of responsibility
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Visit individuals homes with another volunteer
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Communicate in an empathetic manner
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Provide referral to other community organisations
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Record an accurate account of the home visitation session
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Adhere to all OH&S procedures
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Apply the principles of the St Vincent de Paul Society in volunteer home visitation
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Attend all training sessions as required
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Contact coordinator at the close of all home visits
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Attend de-briefing sessions with program coordinator as required
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Adhere to program rules and policies
Supervisor
Immediately to the Co-ordinator of Rosalie Rendu Home Visitation Project, and then Manager of the Vincentian Social Action Centre
Days/times required
HALF A DAY PER WEEK (Flexible)
Training requirements A full day or two half days training is provided for this role prior to engagement. This training will involve: • Training specific to the role i.e. safe home visiting • OH&S • Society Orientation Program
Screening requirements
Benefits to volunteer
Contact Person
Successful applicant will need to meet the below requirements: • Fully sign a Volunteer Application Form • Fully sign a Prohibited Employment Declaration Form • Provide 2 contactable Referees • • •
Increased knowledge of social issues in Macquarie Field Supporting and connecting with community Increased personal skills, communication and confidence
Gai Madden, Tel: 02 96051000, 0438-242-665 or Email: gai@svdpwgong.org.au