VOLUNTEER
Taskforce Community Agency offers a unique environment for the development of clinical, education and training skills in youth services, employment services and alcohol and drug services for professionals at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Maintenance of an efficient and effective specialist sector is dependent upon appropriately trained professionals, and both volunteer and student placement are regarded as one avenue by which professionals may be attracted to the field. As such Taskforce Community Agency has a strong commitment to supporting people to gain skills and experience in the sector.
We invite expressions of interested from people who share our passion to make a difference. Participants should be at least 18 years of age, be prepared to volunteer regularly for a minimum of six months, with a regular shift commitment of 4 hours per week, and an additional commitment to attending the core competency training (see training courses) and be 2 years free from drug use or associated addictive episodes (including alcohol).
Key selection criteria
- A passion and desire to help break the cycle of addition and unemployment
- Some relevant experience - either through education and training or through employment or work experience
- Good communication and team work skills
- Willingness to undertake induction training and complete core competency training within the agency (funded by Taskforce)
- A commitment to a regular shift of a minimum of 4 hours per week over 6 months
Contact TaskForce for an application pack 9532 0811
Together we can make a difference.
