Eoi Community Connector Volunteer

3 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia Asylum Seekers Centre Full time

To connect people seeking asylum with opportunities in the community in line with their interests, goals, and needs.

**14th June, 2024**:
**Purpose / Objective**:To connect people seeking asylum with opportunities in the community in line with their interests, goals, and needs.
**Reports to**:Resources Coordinator
**Commitment Period**:Minimum 3 months. The role is ongoing.
**Days and hours required per week**:4 hours minimum per week. Days and times are flexible and can be negotiated.

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Facilitate links between people seeking asylum with social, cultural and recreational support and opportunities in the community in line with their identified interests, goals and needs (e.g. research local sports clubs, check their access conditions and ability to support vulnerable people, link the ASC participant with a suitable organisation).
- (Optional) Accompany the participant to the first session of the new activity, ensuring they arrive safely, are welcomed, and the host understands the participant’s situation within the boundaries of confidentiality.
- Promote independence and help the people we support to develop skills so that they can become independent members of the community.
- Build on and regularly update ASC’s Service Map and related program documentation.
- Collaborate with the Community Engagement Team to support organisations and community groups to identify and remove barriers that prevent people seeking asylum access those services.
- Complete data reporting tasks in an accurate and timely manner, including tracking and evaluating outcomes with each referral for connection.
- Other as reasonably requested by the line manager.

**Selection Criteria**
- **General Conditions**:

- Experience in working with vulnerable people from various backgrounds and cultures
- Ability to work collaboratively with other staff and volunteers
- Flexibility and willingness to take on extra tasks as appropriate
- Ability to adhere to policies in relation to code of conduct, boundaries and confidentiality
- Sound knowledge of Sydney’s social and recreation services landscape or ability to quickly learn.
- Ability to build stakeholder networks with community organisations, turning connections into tangible results for people seeking asylum.
- Ability to facilitate warm referrals between people seeking asylum and community organisations.
- Volunteers who bring existing networks in the Inner West or Western Suburbs of Sydney will be highly regarded.
- Flexibility to work remotely or from ASC’s Newtown office.

Desirable
- First Aid Certificate with current CPR component

All ASC staff and volunteers are required to:

- Adhere to ASC’s vision, purpose, and values
- Act at all times in accordance with ASC’s Code of Conduct, Boundaries Handbook, and Child Protection Policies
- Comply with Work, Health, and Safety systems
- Comply with Incident Management Procedures and emergency protocols
- Demonstrate respectful and welcoming behaviour with all people at ASC in culturally appropriate ways
- Undertake a NSW Working with Children Check prior to commencement and ensure it is up-to-date
- Support a child-safe organisation by undertaking screening for suitability to work with children and vulnerable people and to comply with relevant state/territory legislative requirements
- The Volunteer will receive a thorough induction and orientation to their role and to ASC including a detailed Workplace, Health & Safety briefing.



  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Asylum Seekers Center Full time

    14th June, 2024 Purpose / Objective: To connect people seeking asylum with opportunities in the community in line with their interests, goals, and needs.Reports to: Resources CoordinatorCommitment Period: Minimum 3 months. The role is ongoing. Days and hours required per week: 4 hours minimum per week. Days and times are flexible and can be negotiated....


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Asylum Seekers Centre Full time

    To connect people seeking asylum with opportunities in the community in line with their interests, goals, and needs.14th June, 2024:Purpose / Objective:To connect people seeking asylum with opportunities in the community in line with their interests, goals, and needs.Reports to:Resources CoordinatorCommitment Period:Minimum 3 months. The role is ongoing.Days...

  • Care Connector

    2 weeks ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The Benevolent Society Full time

    Full-Time contract (until June 2025) position based in Hurstville or Liverpool$104k inclusive of Super + Salary Packaging Flexible, friendly organization with optional monthly accrued day off Our Organisation The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported...

  • Care Connector

    2 weeks ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The Benevolent Society Full time

    Full-Time contract (until June 2025) position based in Hurstville $104k inclusive of Super + Salary Packaging Flexible, friendly organization with optional monthly accrued day off Our Organisation The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have...

  • Wellbeing Connector

    2 weeks ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The Benevolent Society Full time

    Full-time position in Penrith until June 2025$104k total package including Super + Salary benefitsFlexible organization with monthly accrued day off optionAbout the CompanyThe Benevolent Society's mission is to create a fair society where all Australians can lead fulfilling lives. With over two centuries of experience, we have assisted marginalized groups...

  • Senior Care Connector

    2 weeks ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Benevolent Society Full time

    Full time 12-month contact (until June 2025) position based in Hurstville $108k inclusive of Super + Salary Packaging Flexible, friendly organisation + optional monthly accrued day off Our Organisation The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia KBR, Inc Full time

    EOI - Requirements Engineer page is loaded EOI - Requirements Engineer Apply locations Sydney, New South Wales, Australia time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R Title:EOI - Requirements EngineerYour KBR future – delivering solutions and changing the worldAbout KBR:We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers,...

  • Gov Eoi

    2 weeks ago


    Sydney, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time

    Division: Crown Solicitor's Office- Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000- Req ID: 66147**Government EOI - Marketing and Communications Coordinator** **Salary Classification**:Clerk Grade 5/6 **Employment Status**:Secondment (up to 3 months with a possibility of extension) Full-time -35 hours **Salary Range**:$93,295 - $102,941 p.a. (excluding employer’s...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government -Corrective Services NSW Full time

    EOI - Manager Community Corrections - Long Bay Parole Unit (Clerk Grade 11/12)Expressions of interest are invited for the temporary role of Manager Community Corrections - Long Bay Parole Unit. The position is available for approximately 12 months commencing 6 February 2023.Long Bay Parole Unit is a multi-disciplinary team who work to support offenders'...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Volunteering Redcross Full time

    The ProgramHaving good social connections are essential for all aspects of health especially as we age. Red Cross supports those who live alone or have limited social cultural connections. You will be a part of a program to help strengthen social cultural connections and visit participants.The opportunityIf you have a genuine interest in building social...


  • Sydney, Australia NSW Court Chaplains Association Full time

    NSW Court Chaplains Association **Location**:Sydney, NSW **Date advertised**: 14th February 2023 **Job Type**:Volunteer **Closing Date**:3rd March, 2023 NSW Court Chaplains Association is looking for people who might like to work alongside our Court Chaplains in Courts in Sydney and Newcastle as Community Care Representatives (volunteer). This would...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Kbr, Inc Full time

    EOI - Safety Systems Engineer page is loaded EOI - Safety Systems Engineer Apply locations Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Brisbane, Queensland, Australia time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R Title: EOI -...


  • Sydney, Australia cure cancer Full time

    At Cure Cancer, we are dedicated to kick starting new ideas from bright emerging scientists, across every cancer. Together, we find the most impactful solutions and bring them to life in record time, to save millions of lives. Our vision is to cure cancer. Together, we know we can. **Marketing Community and Talent Volunteer** **Position...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Court Chaplains Association Full time

    NSW Court Chaplains AssociationLocation:Sydney, NSWDate advertised: 14th February 2023Job Type:VolunteerClosing Date:3rd March, 2023NSW Court Chaplains Association is looking for people who might like to work alongside our Court Chaplains in Courts in Sydney and Newcastle as Community Care Representatives (volunteer).This would involve being trained to work...

  • Volunteer

    2 weeks ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Healthscope Full time

    VOLUNTEERS WANTED – Multiple Roles Northern Beaches Hospital is currently seeking enthusiastic and passionate volunteers to join our hospital team. Volunteers make a significant contribution to the hospital and the Northern Beaches community. We are looking for people of all ages and backgrounds, including people from culturally and linguistically...

  • Volunteer

    4 weeks ago


    Sydney, Australia Healthscope Full time

    VOLUNTEERS WANTED – Multiple Roles Northern Beaches Hospital is currently seeking enthusiastic and passionate volunteers to join our hospital team. Volunteers make a significant contribution to the hospital and the Northern Beaches community. We are looking for people of all ages and backgrounds, including people from culturally and linguistically...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Asylum Seekers Center Full time

    06th June, 2024 Position: Community Lunches Team Leader Program Area: Community EngagementPurpose / ObjectiveHelp to create a warm welcome to people seeking asylum and facilitate delivery of ASC's Community Lunches with teams of volunteers and/or participants. Reports to:Community Participation CoordinatorCommitment Period:Minimum of 6 monthsDays and hours...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia cure cancer Full time

    At Cure Cancer, we are dedicated to kick starting new ideas from bright emerging scientists, across every cancer. Together, we find the most impactful solutions and bring them to life in record time, to save millions of lives. Our vision is to cure cancer. Together, we know we can.Marketing Community and Talent VolunteerPosition DescriptionPosition Title:...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia UGL Pty Limited Full time

    Job Description - EOI Overhead Lineworker & Engineers | 25 KV and 1500 DC systems EOI Overhead Lineworker & Engineers | 25 KV and 1500 DC systems UGL are currently seeking Expressions of Interest for a number of roles for enthusiastic and motivated individuals.Opportunities include: Rail Traction Linesman OHW Senior Engineer OHW Project Engineer We are Open...


  • Sydney, Australia KBR Full time

    **Title**: EOI - Engineering Manager **Your KBR future - delivering solutions and changing the world** **About KBR**: Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) is a leading Defence and Government professional services provider. In Australia, KBR has been delivering solutions to Defence and Defence industry for over 20 years. We provide in-depth expertise to a wide range...