Why Volunteer at Launch Housing

We have an ambitious and singular mission to end homelessness. We aim to get people housed, keep them housed, and be an influential voice on ending homelessness. We are a secular, independent provider of choice for clients and strive to be the 'go to' organisation on homelessness for government, media, philanthropy, private donors and the community. We believe housing is a basic human right and our values of empowerment, fresh thinking, agility, leadership and courage underpin everything we do.

If you want an opportunity where you can make a real difference, and you are passionate about our mission to end homelessness, then consider volunteering with Launch Housing!

There are many benefits for volunteering:

Flexible - you can organise your own timetable

Life changing experience - you'll contribute to ending homelessness in Melbourne and will give you a sense of fulfilment and purpose

Fun and Positive environment - you'll meet warm and friendly team members who are here to help

Good for your well-being and mental health - research says that volunteering can help fight stress, loneliness and depression and can help improve your confidence

Share your talents - you can utilise your talent and experience as well as learn new skills in a supportive culture

About Elizabeth Street Common Ground

Supportive Housing is an innovative approach to housing people who have experienced long term homelessness and who have high and complex needs. Our Elizabeth Street Common Ground (ESCG) development is the first of its kind in Australia and is based on five key elements:

• Permanent: offering self-contained, high quality housing
• Safe: 24 hour staffing and controlled secure access to the building and apartments
• Affordable: with rents set at a maximum of 30% of income
• Supportive: with onsite supports to help stabilise and sustain housing
• Diverse: a social mix of tenants ensuring a thriving community

How you'll make a difference

The position of Volunteer Hair Dresser / Barber is a minimum one day per fortnight (up to 4 hours per session) role that will provide hair cuts and styles to residents of ESCG.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Concierge and Administration Worker on shift to enhance access to residents and ensure communication to Case Managers is concise and timely.

You will be adhering to all safety systems; setting up the foyer temporary salon in preparation for sessions; promoting and showcasing future bookings, positively engaging residents pre and post sessions and assisting with the packing/setting up of spaces.

What we're looking for (key selection criteria):

• Qualifications and/or experience as a Hairdresser/ Barber
• Experience in customer service / service environment
• Highly energetic and enthusiastic personality with excellent interpersonal and communication skills in particular verbal;
• Ability to maintain positive relationships and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and abilities;
• National Police Check;
• Working with Children Check; and
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training requirement such as Child Safe, WH&S

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please click on "Apply Now" button. Please submit a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and your CV.

If you need additional information about this role, please contact Stuart McGougan at [email protected] using the subject line: Volunteer Hairdresser/ Barber enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note shortlisting will occur on a rolling basis, so please don't delay in submitting your application!

A position description is attached.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know at [email protected].

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and must provide evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical exemption certificate.

Launch Housing is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance to child abuse. Our hiring process involves rigorous screening of applicants. All of our people including students, contractors and volunteers must hold a valid Working With Children Check and satisfactory criminal history record check.

Launch Housing is an Equal Opportunity employer and supports accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, intersex or queer. We acknowledge Lived Experience as a unique expertise and encourage people with a Lived Experience of Homelessness to apply.