VACANCY: HOMEWORK CLUB TUTORS
Support children in Years 3-8 with their homework in an after school program. Additional active group activity at the end each session. Use your other talents to make the learning experience fun and engaging for the children.
Requirements – Advanced English skills, love and patience for working with children, and teaching ability. Responsibilities – set up and put away resources and materials, prepare refreshments, support students with their learning needs. Commitment - weekly on Wednesdays, 3.30pm–5.45pm during school terms and attending training each term, with a minimum of 6 months commitment. Other information – please see the position description attached. Application - please apply by completing the online application HERE. |
VACANCY: ART GROUP HELPERS
Helpers required to support children art group participants, some with special needs in a weekly art program.
Requirements – clear communication, passion for working with clients with special needs. Responsibilities – set up and put away resources and materials, prepare refreshments and clean up afterwards, communicate and assist participants to undertake activities in the art program. Commitment - weekly on Thursdays 1:30-3.30pm during school terms, with a minimum of 6 months commitment. Other information – please see the position description attached. Application - please apply by completing the online application HERE. |
VACANCY: EMERGENCY RELIEF VOLUNTEERS
The program aims to provide short term financial and material aid, information, advocacy and appropriate referral (i.e., financial counselling) for disadvantaged individuals and families in need.
Requirements – see PD Responsibilities – see PD Commitment - weekly on Wednesdays OR Thursdays 9:30-3.30pm, with a minimum of 6 months commitment. Other information – please see the position description attached. Application - please apply by completing the online application HERE. | ||||||
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PLEASE NOTE - as of 25th June 2022, there is no longer any vaccination requirements to volunteer with us
Our current vacancies are:
BEFORE APPLYING
1) Familiarise yourself with our programs, including their times of operation. 2) Contact us on 9543 8911 and enquire regarding vacancies in your program/s of interest. INTERVIEW
Attend interview (in person or phone) FINAL STEPS
Once you have reached this stage , we are happy to offer you a position, pending the completion of further checks and documentation.
REFEREE CHECKS We require two referee checks. One professional and one personal. Please forward this LINK to your referee. NOTE: it would be a good idea to access the link yourself first in case your referee has any questions about which program or what type of referee to select. POLICE CHECK Once your referee checks have been returned to us, you will be emailed a police check link. Please follow the instructions therein. You can proceed to STEP 3 while waiting for this one to complete. WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK (WWCC) You can proceed to STEP 4 while waiting for this one to complete. ACCEPTANCE FORM As long as your referee checks and police check have passed, and WWCC is in progress, you can complete this form through this LINK STEP 6 - UPLOAD DOCUMENTS Upload your Working with Children Check or any additional documents through this LINK |
5 Good Reasons to Volunteer
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1) Impact the lives of others - someone out there needs your help. Maybe it's your skill, or knowledge, or life experience, or your understanding.
2) Build real connections in the community - forget Facebook...come to Dixon House to build real connections with friendly people of all ages and backgrounds. 3) Build your confidence - perhaps you don't know how much you can offer until you begin to do it. Come and give it a try and be surprised at what you can do. 4) Learn new skills - communication skills, organisational skills, technical skills, interpersonal skills..... 5) Get valuable work experience - perhaps you are currently studying, or have come from overseas and don't have much practical or local experience. Dixon House is a great place to gain skills to improve your future employability. You may even meet people who can guide you in this process. |
Current Volunteer?
See our Volunteer Corner HERE
We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!
Address2 Dixon Street, Clayton VIC - All Saints Anglican Church (next to Monash Hospital)
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Telephone9543 8911 (Reception hours: Tues to Thursday 10-3)
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