Project Lead – Court Breakfast Program(Volunteer)

JOB TITLE:

Project
Lead
– Court Breakfast
Program

JOB TYPE:

Volunteer position (
2-4
hours per week)

LOCATION:

Work from home (BYO device) &
weekly deliveries to Perth Children's Court on Monday Mornings

SUPERVISOR/MANAGER:

Pro
gram Coordinator

OVERVIEW:

The Court Breakfast Program (CBP) is a food relief program that provides no-cost nutritional

breakfast food for children and their families who need to engage with court staff and judicial processes. HI delivers this program in partnership with the Perth Children's Court (PCC) and a team of volunteers from Court Welfare Services Inc (CWS).

The Project Lead – CBP will be responsible for overseeing the weekly operating rhythm of this project, complete food logistics (ordering, pickup and delivery) and the collection and data input of impact and outcome feedback which are completed by the Court Breakfast Program Officer. There will also be scope in this role to take on additional responsibilities and assist the Chief of Operations and Program Coordinator in continuous improvement and expansion initiatives within the Court Breakfast Program and in wider organisational projects.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with the Perth Children's Court as a HI representative for this project
• C
  oordinate the weekly food ordering, deliveries and stock take of food support resources
• Coordinate staff feedback
• Assessment of project outcomes including qualitative and quantitative data and assessment of feedback from project participants
• Manage cost and consumption data sheet
• Monitor project budget within the secured funding commitment
• Provide additional support as required
• Deliver updates to the Program Coordinator and HI Operations Team on project progression

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

• No specific qualifications required
• Qualifications or ongoing study relevant to youth justice or youth work will be viewed positively
• A valid Working with Children Check will be required

Experience:

• No experience required
• Experience working in youth justice or other youth work will be viewed positively
• Experience in not-for-profit or startup management will be viewed positively

Necessary Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High levels of adaptability to work in a fast moving start up
• High levels of cultural sensitivity
• Ability to work autonomously
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills

Desirable Skills:

• Project management or logistics

VOLUNTEERING AT HI

• HI provides volunteers with many opportunities to give back to our community and make a direct impact in youth justice.
• Personal and professional development is a focus, with opportunities to gain valuable skills and experiences across strategic planning and various project working groups.
• HI volunteers enjoy a welcoming and supportive environment, with friendly and respectful people who genuinely appreciate each other's contributions.
• HI recognises that volunteers have busy lives, and are flexible in terms of schedule; work hours, locations, and general autonomy around how volunteers perform their duties.
• HI prides itself on an innovative approach to program development and idea incubation, welcoming new initiatives from volunteers, exposing volunteers to modern approaches to problem-solving.
• Volunteers are highly valued and respected, with transparency and equal opportunities for everyone.
• HI provides training and learning opportunities to enhance volunteers' skills and knowledge in new ways of working and domain specific information (e.g., Human Centred Design Thinking and the Youth Justice system in WA).
• Volunteers have access to knowledgeable and supportive leaders who are passionate about the organisation's mission and goals.
• Volunteers have the potential to take charge and lead, with opportunities for increased autonomy and responsibility.

Hello Initiative is an equal opportunity employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people of all backgrounds including LGBTQIA+ individuals and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds to apply for positions within our organisation
.