V- Assertive Outreach Volunteer

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ABOUT US

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.

The Assertive Outreach Street Volunteer Team Member works alongside other Street Team Volunteers including an Assertive Outreach Worker to engage vulnerable and at risk people to ensure their safety and wellbeing. As an Assertive Outreach Volunteer, you will play a pivotal role within the local community promoting our services and engaging with at risk Community members with complex needs. Teams are made up of a minimum of 3 members who walk together in specific designated area/zones within Glenorchy.

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

Qualifications and experience requirements for the Role
- Commitment to the Christian faith and Experience in relevant field highly regarded

.Working with vulnerable people
- First Aid certificate highly regarded

Mandatory requirements of the Role
- Fully complete the TSA mission volunteer induction and registration process
- Complete TSA Mandatory training requirements
- Complete integrity checks as required by TSA, TSA is a childsafe workplace

Roster & time commitment

As agreed with Manager.
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. _
- Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a National Police Check._