Education Volunteer Expressions of Interest & Registration

VOLUNTEER WITH US TO GIVE A HAND UP AND CONTRIBUTE TO GOOD WORKS

The Good Works you will be involved in

Our Education Program volunteers are passionate about learning and seek to motivate the young participants in our programs with this enthusiasm. They use a growth mindset, strength-based approach to student driven learning. You may work with a small group of students to develop a love of reading and discussing of books. It will be incredibly motivating seeing the students develop in their education thanks to your support. You can view a full Position Description here.

Who: Volunteers to support children in our Education Programs

When & Where: Different days depending on program, please see below

Noble Park: Tuesday 3.00pm - 5.00pm. St Anthony’s Primary School, 90 Buckley Street, Noble Park

Dandenong: Saturdays during the school term 9.30am–12.30pm. St Mary’s Primary School, 77–91 McCrae Street, Dandenong 3175

Heidelberg:  Tuesday 3.00pm- 5.00pm. St Pius X Catholic Primary School, 419 Waterdale Road, Heidelberg West

Requirements

No experience required. A Working with Children’s Check and Police Check is required before you commence, arranged, and paid for by the St Vincent de Paul Society.  You will also be required to complete an online Child Safety & Food Handling Course. We will assist you in acquiring all checks, there are no costs involved.

We are looking for people with

• A positive attitude
• Passion for helping others and giving back to their local community
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• An ability to build rapport in a respectful manner with people from a range of backgrounds and cultures
• The ability to act with empathy and without judgement
• The ability to commit to shifts once a week for at least 2 school terms
• Someone looking to join a supportive, like-minded and committed team of volunteers who make a real difference in the lives of young people

As a volunteer you should be able to

• First and foremost, read with the students or support them to complete their homework
• Help students from a range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds to develop their social and language skills in a fun learning environment
• Provide direction, support and guidance to the students where needed

We can offer you

• Space to develop your interpersonal and communication skills
• Develop an understanding of working in a CALD  and supporting young people from a range of different backgrounds
• Experience in a respected national not-for-profit organisation
• A fun and supportive working environment
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Initial and ongoing training opportunities
• The opportunity to build lifelong friendships with other volunteers

How do I apply? 

Please use the form below to apply and be a part of something both exciting and meaningful! You’ll receive an email with next steps and the details of our Volunteer Recruitment Team, who can help you if you require any support.

St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria is proactive in supporting child safety.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.