Volunteer - Power Mobility

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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:

The Power Mobility Intensive is an opportunity for clients to trial and develop their mobility skills in a power chair. Volunteers will work with our therapy team to support our clients in developing their mobility skills in a power wheelchair.This volunteering opportunity would suit an Occupational Therapy student or a Physiotherapy student.

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: Monday 15/04/2024 - Friday 19/04/2024

Times: 9am - 3:30pm

Location: The Stuart Centre, Croudace Bay 

Tasks & Responsibilities:

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 liasing with the clients and their families.

Role requirements:

16 years and above 

NDIS Worker Screening 

Working with Children Check (NSW) 

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