V - Salvos On The Move

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The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
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The Salvos on the Move Team Member (Program/Focus) works alongside other salvos on the move Team volunteers including a Team leader to engage homeless and disadvantaged people and those at risk of homelessness to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Teams are made up of a minimum of 5 members who assist to serve food and connect with the local Wyndham Community.

Personal Qualities/Attributes Required for Role
- Demonstrates self-awareness: Presents a demeanour that is appropriate to work setting and role
- Manages personal stress - Keeps control of own emotions and remains calm in the face of challenging situations. Displays an optimistic approach to volunteer role
- Adopts a service-orientated attitude to all - Develops a positive relationship with people based on empathy, respect, generosity and fairness. Demonstrates a commitment to social justice principles working with disadvantaged people in the community
- Cooperates for joint outcomes - Engages and contributes to team activities
- Improves WHS & Addresses risks to safe work practices - Escalates issues when these are identified

Generic Role Competencies

Collaborative Works collaboratively with staff in complex and diverse work environments.

Service User

Focused Is committed to, and acts for, the well-being of service users; demonstrates a commitment to social justice principles working with disadvantaged people in the community.
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