Emergency Relief (Case Worker) Volunteers

Vinnies is looking for people who...

• Have an interest in our community.
• Can handle difficult conversations and provide meaningful support and understanding.
• Are keen to help people who are at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness.
• Work as a team under the direction of an experienced Case Worker and Vinnies Emergency Relief Manager. 
• Can give 3 hours per week 'up to' as many hours as you wish.
• Have availability Tuesday and Wednesday mornings between 9am -12pm

The Role:

• Work with a mentor and receive training to become an Emergency Relief Case Worker.
• Training and Support provided by Vinnies Emergency Relief Manager and experienced Case Workers.  
• Sit with Emergency Relief Guests and support honest and clear conversation about available services. 
• Learn and understand Vinnies Services and referrals to other services. 
• Collect and handle private and confidential information and data for government reporting.
• 100% discretionary - need a break, we will support you.

Locations:

• Palmerston
• Stuart Park (Ozanam House Day Centre for the Homeless)

Personal Protective Equipment / Clothing and Uniforms:

Vinnies ask all Volunteers wear:

• Enclosed shoes.
• Casual, conformable and appropriate clothing for the role above.
• Uniforms are not provided.