We have just completed our first recruitment drive for 2022
Recently, we completed another round of volunteer training and cannot wait to welcome new recruits into the team.
We are currently in the process of “matching” some of our volunteer recruits with clients. We take this process seriously, looking at the skills, interests and availability of the volunteer and thinking through who might be the most suitable young person and whether they’re ready for a new adult in their lives. Many of our young people have lost trust in adults so it’s important that they are in a good place to be ready and willing to meet with a volunteer mentor. When the match works well, it is brilliant and over time, a very strong bond can develop. As one of our young clients said, “it’s so good that there’s someone who wants to meet with me who isn’t paid to meet with me.”
Are you interested in a volunteer role with the Burdekin Association, supporting a young person in a mentoring-type relationship around two hours weekly or supporting the Burdekin Association with other skills you may have?
Please complete a Volunteer Expression of Interest form and return to: volunteer@burdekin.org.au
Once we have your Expression of Interest form, we can set you up to complete three modules of online training. You will also need:
- A Working With Children Check
- A National Police Check
- Names of two character referees
Following completion of the three modules of online training, an interview will be arranged to discuss what you’ve learned and what you might like to do in your volunteer role. It can take time to match you with a suitable volunteer role so please be patient.
Any questions, please email volunteer@burdekin.org.au.
Join the volunteer team that supports our local youth!
