ABOUT Anglicare Victoria

At Anglicare Victoria (AV), our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families, and adults. Our work is based on the three guiding pillars of Prevent, Protect, and Empower.

We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high-quality services that will bring about self-determination and significant improvements in the life experiences of vulnerable children and families with whom we work.

THE Position

Anglicare Victoria operates a number of Emergency Relief Programs across metropolitan and regional centres.

Emergency Relief programs oversee the assessment and administration of clients experiencing personal crisis or financial hardship, and provide immediate assistance in the form of food and petrol vouchers, food parcels, prescription vouchers, information, advocacy & referrals to other support services. Our programs are client-facing.

We are seeking to recruit a group of community-minded people who can assist with a range of roles, which may include one/some of the following tasks:

• Assisting with the setup, facilitation, and pack-down of the program
• Greeting clients and recording intake information
• Conducting client assessment interviews and providing referrals to immediate supports and other community support agencies
• Data entry into the client management system (CDS)
• Packing and sorting food and materials; assisting with on-site food distribution service
• Pick up food from locally-based charity partners and return to the program (AV van available)

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Ongoing availability on days to be determined between Monday and Friday, within business hours
• Be warm, friendly and empathetic in nature with a genuine interest in supporting people in need
• Strong communication and listening skills

Please Note: The successful applicant must hold a Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check before commencement.

Some roles will also require:

• Be able to lead a conversation with a person experiencing crisis to assess eligibility and provide appropriate support
• Basic computer and data entry skills

Volunteering with aV

Volunteers are an invaluable and vital part of Anglicare Victoria’s Emergency Relief programs.

Anglicare Victoria is a leader in the community sector, offering comprehensive training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience.

Our leadership team are passionate about achieving the best possible client outcomes, and as recognised innovators, we have received our” Rainbow Tick Accreditation”

All volunteers will receive a thorough induction and training program.

How to apply

Please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Emergency Relief Volunteer - Morwell enquiry via EthicalJobs for further information.

To apply, click "Apply Now".

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria, and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.

A position description is attached.