Volunteer - Power Mobility

Location

Kingswood, NSW, Australia

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy and similar conditions. Join our community of volunteers to make a difference to the lives of people with cerebral palsy and similar conditions and grow your skills and experience as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.

At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We welcome interest from volunteers with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Volunteer opportunities include supporting our allied health therapy teams working with children and adults, supporting our Lifestyles, sports and accommodation clients, or gaining experience in our corporate services.

Details of the role:

Our powered wheelchair intensive is designed for anyone looking to build and further develop their powered mobility skills and confidence. The program is delivered through a one-on-one approach where participants will work closely with a therapist each day to effectively develop and fine tune their powered mobility goals.

• Supporting the set up and pack up of the days events.

• Supporting the OT team in supporting the clients navigating the activities and courses through out the day. (obstacle courses etc)

• Observing and liaising with the clients and their families.

Benefits of Volunteering

• Provides you with a sense of purpose, personal and professional growth

• Make a positive contribution to the Cerebral Palsy community

• Support you to make a career change, explore new experiences and make new social connections

• Develop confidence and build new skills

• Gain hands on experience working with children and adults with cerebral palsy and similar conditions

Dates & Times:

Dates: 8th - 12th July 2024

Times: 9:00am - 3:30pm

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Build experience engaging with children with disabilities

• Witness and contribute to strength and capacity building through evidence-based approaches

• Work in a team of experienced health professionals

• Collaboratively work towards client goals

• Learn about the variety of services offered by Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Role requirements:

• 16 years and above

• NDIS Worker Screening

• Working with Children Check (NSW)

*Important information:

Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currently seeking, or have sought, medical treatment for which you think may impact your ability to volunteer. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive environment and engaging volunteers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support you in the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe at CPA.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and students and volunteers. As such all volunteers at CPA must be triple vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to their start date. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the  rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a child safe organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.

CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.

How to Apply

Please click 'Apply' to complete your application. If you have any questions about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process please contact Christopher O'Neill on volunteer@cerebralpalsy.org.au.