Volunteer work is worthwhile and challenging at Springvale Community Aid and Advice Bureau.

What is a Volunteer?

• I want to help people.
• I'd like to give something back to a community that helped me.
• This will support my studies.
• I hope to increase my confidence.
• I would like to gain new skills and use the skills I already have.
• I need to get out of the house.
• I want to 'try out' a new career direction.
• I decided to take on a new challenge.
• I want to gain practical work experience and add to my CV.
• I wish to work with other like minded people in a supportive environment.
• I hope to enjoy new friendships, conversations and interests.
• I need to brush up on my skills and get ready to re-enter the work force.

What do I need to do to be a Volunteer at the Bureau?

Make a Commitment

• Be able to commit yourself for 6 months or more.
• Be able to contribute a minimum of 4 hours per week.
• Attend training including the Community Information Workers Course,
  (or have evidence of equivalent training) Working with Interpreters Workshop and other in-house training.
• Attend ongoing training when offered.
• Read widely as need to update knowledge.

You need to bring

• A willingness to work as a part of a team and accept supervision.
• Competency in spoken and written English.
• An interest in and commitment to working with people.