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Volunteer Opportunities

We currently have a wonderful team of volunteers assisting us with the running of the Swan Hill Neighbourhood House Services, Programs and Activities. Volunteers work in every area from assisting in our Op Shop (retail and backroom sorting), Community Transport Drivers, Gardening, Administration and when our new Kitchen is complete with various cooking programs and activities.  Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering.

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Community Transport Drivers

ROLE

To deliver services in a timely manner according to journey sheets and ensuring the safe delivery of Client/Passengers to their destination.  You can choose which trips you would like to drive, with no obligation to accept any trip.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Must have Current Driver’s License

  • Driving Clients/Passengers to their Destinations in a timely manner, e.g. appointments

  • Maintain & appropriate paperwork on trips

  • Maintain and clean rubbish out of vehicle

  • Report any accidents, including minor damage to vehicle to Neighbour Hood House Co-Manager

  • Low- Risk driving-taking all necessary precautions that prevent an accident or damage to vehicle

  • Assisting clients with mobility aides etc.

 

 EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

 

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Safe driving skills

  •  Excellent knowledge of Road Rules

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Op Shop

ROLE                               

To assist with the ongoing management of donated stock and its availability to customers through our retail store.  Positions are either in the retail store or in our sorting room, at the rear of the store.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Customer service

  • Sorting, tagging and hanging clothes

  • Sorting and pricing books, toys and bric-a-brac

  • Assisting with stock display

  • Keeping the shop clean and tidy by dusting/cleaning

  • Provide support to fellow volunteers and staff

  • Communicate with the Co-Manager any concerns, issues or ideas that you may have.

 

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  • Enjoy assisting people.

  • Ability to work in a non-discriminatory manner with individuals from all aspects of the local community

  • Be a team player

  • Be honest and reliable

  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

  • Ability to take direction

  • Able to organise the designated tasks within the role

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Community Transport Drivers

ROLE

To deliver services in a timely manner according to journey sheets and ensuring the safe delivery of Client/Passengers to their destination.  You can choose which trips you would like to drive, with no obligation to accept any trip.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Must have Current Driver’s License

  • Driving Clients/Passengers to their Destinations in a timely manner, e.g. appointments

  • Maintain & appropriate paperwork on trips

  • Maintain and clean rubbish out of vehicle

  • Report any accidents, including minor damage to vehicle to Neighbour Hood House Co-Manager

  • Low- Risk driving-taking all necessary precautions that prevent an accident or damage to vehicle

  • Assisting clients with mobility aides etc.

 

 EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

 

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • Safe driving skills

  •  Excellent knowledge of Road Rules

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Committee Members

ROLE

To oversee the affairs of Swan Hill Neighbourhood House ensuring its legal obligations are met and that the organisation is soundly managed for the benefit of all.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Develop, endorse and monitor strategic and annual plans

  • Develop, review and endorse the organisations policies and procedures

  • Be available to meet monthly to monitor the performance of the organisation

  • Consider the best interests of the organisation when making decisions or voting on an issue

  • Ensure the organisation's assets are protected by a suitable risk management strategy

  • Ensure the organisation does not trade while insolvent

  • Delegate operational tasks to staff and ensure all resolutions from meetings are implemented and actions completed

 

 EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  • Governance and strategic planning – Understanding committee responsibilities, contributing to strategic decisions, and supporting the organisation's long-term sustainability.

  • Financial management – Understanding budgets, financial reports, expenditure, funding obligations and financial risks.

  • Community development and local knowledge – Understanding local needs, promoting inclusion, and supporting community participation and wellbeing.

  • Fundraising, grants and partnerships – Identifying funding opportunities, building relationships with businesses and community organisations, and supporting financial sustainability.

  • Human resources and volunteer management – Understanding staff and volunteer engagement, workplace responsibilities, recruitment and retention.

  • Business, project management and risk management – Experience in business operations, project delivery, compliance, risk assessment or infrastructure development.

Note: Members do not need to possess all areas of expertise. The aim is to ensure the committee collectively has a balanced range of skills and experience

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