2012 Sem II
Project opportunities
International
Communication
and Cultural
Diversity Assistant
Enhancing Cultural Diversity Acceptance Project: The Find Your Voice
workshops provide free and easy opportunities for students (usually
up to 28 different nationalities) to mix, make friends and to discuss
issues around different cultural perspectives and behaviours.
Students who attend at least 6 of the 12 workshops receive a
certificate to add to their international resumes. The final workshop
consists of an international lunch when students bring a contribution
representing their culture’s cuisine. It is always interesting and
delicious! Some project opportunities exist in terms of a) filming the
workshop and promoting cultural appreciation and diversity b)
Promote the workshops around Nathan or Gold Coast campuses with
posters and brochures and at Orientation events: promotional
material should be welcoming of all and encourage participation
from Australian students also c) mentor international students and
develop a Coffee and Conversation Club, or d) develop extra parallel
sessions with Find Your Voice students to further explore further
inter-cultural communication on the campuses.
Education Event
Assistant
Xy provides regular training and events to demonstrate first aid. You
will assist with the planning and management of a first aid duty at a
public event. Greater responsibility for managing events is provided to
volunteers as their confidence grows (the title of 'Deputy Commander'
or 'Commander' is provided to principal event organisers). There will
be dedicated people performing the first aid demonstration; however,
you may assist arranging the logistics (operational plan and
contingency plan) for the event. Events take place at schools, beaches,
racing carnivals, music festivals, fetes and may even take place at a
Griffith University Campus. You may have the opportunity to devise a
location yourself (on or off campus) with approval from staff and
stakeholders, and/or be involved in planning an existing scheduled
event that requires logistical organisation (please inform the divisional
leader of your suggestions).
Learning Club Tutor
Our Learning Clubs are safe and supportive out of school hours learning
environments, where students can access resources and trained, volunteer
tutors who help them with their homework and curriculum content. Learning
Clubs also give parents the opportunity to acquire skills that help them
contribute more fully to their children's learning. By bringing disadvantaged
families and volunteers from the local community together, and through
working collaboratively with community partners, Learning Clubs strengthen
the communities in which they are situated. You may develop the structure
for one days learning club, including lesson plan and after school games to
maximise attention and engagement.
Homeless Men’s
Group Support
Volunteer
An opportunity exists to communicate with a wide range of people with no
home that have varying needs. You will be committed to developing:
excellent empathetic listening skills; maintaining a friendly personality and a
non-judgemental attitude; the ability to work within service policy and
procedures; teamwork skills; and understanding and respecting
confidentiality.
Youth Connections
Volunteer Mentor
As a XYZ Volunteer, you will be trained to support a wide range of programs.
Our Youth Connections Volunteers can offer valuable knowledge, time and
experience and help young people achieve positive outcomes. XYZ
Volunteers are able to support in a variety of activities including but not
limited to:
• One on one / group mentoring
• Language, literacy & numeracy tutoring
• Engagement activities
As an activity, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our Educators
and Youth Workers to plan and execute a recreational or social activity that
aims to enhance social interactions, team building and self-confidence skills
of the young person/group of young people.
XYZ Club Support
and Researcher
Assists students from Year 8 to build their aspirations, increase their
engagement and develop the skills to successfully transition from high school
to further education or work. An opportunity to assist with the formulation,
coordination and implementation of XYZ Clubs. You may devise a
parent/student/teacher activity to build the relationship triad and foster a
culture of mentoring, tutoring and homework completion. Also, consider
integrating work choices into the activity so that children can start thinking
about their pathway to an occupation to motivate study.
Companion and
Lifestyle
Coordination
Assistant
All people deserve companionship and emotional support. Volunteers help
create an atmosphere of fun, joy and learning to help counter the sometimes
daunting and isolative phase of people transitioning to aged care. Through
your interactions with residents, you will identify our resident’s needs (by
way of informal survey) and report these findings to staff. On staff approval
you will implement any plans you have identified for individuals or groups of
residents that demonstrate XYZvalues.
Assistant to the
Chief Operations
Officer
General administration tasks and reception duties including assisting clients to
XYZ, answering telephone enquiries regarding operations and directing calls
accordingly. Administration tasks to assist the COO responsible for OHS, policies,
property, finance and HR across XYZ. Preparation of current documents for use in
XYZ including updating food available lists, ordering of stock as required.
Assistance with Event management for XYZ including hosting of Global Care
Summits where similar charities from around Australia are hosting on -site to
discuss strategic initiatives for low cost food distribution and disadvantaged
assistance.
Environmental
Education Assistant
An opportunity exists to produce educational resources for participants that
attend educational walks in the natural environment. You may also attend
meetings, participate in adventure and educational walks in the Natural
environment, and provide administrative assistance.
Beach
Environmental
Support Worker
There are an increasing number of groups and individuals who are taking onground action to repair, restore and protect Gold Coast’s beaches. Volunteer
options include recruiting students for beach restoration activities; identifying
effective ways to promote GCCA/ACS in the community; fundraising; or help
coordinating or producing an information film night.
Sport and
Recreation Worker
To assist in the delivery of sport and recreation programs for people with a
disability.
Mentor
You will attend supported and structured meetings that will guide the mentoring
process to ensure you have a platform from which to begin the mentor/mentee
relationship and get to know your mentee well. In addition, you will have the
opportunity to tailor a plan of action that will assist your mentee to feel
comfortable with university processes and surrounds, and connect that mentee in
with community or university activities, clubs and perhaps volunteer work to
expand their connections and improve English literacy.
Social Media
Engagement
Researcher
With this project XYZ would benefit from research into the of Social Media for our
Organisation and the usage by our Service Users, who have limited capacity. This
would involve one on one with the Service Users and at the end of the project a
full report would be required as to the benefits of Social Media Activities to XYZ or
not. An initial observation (4 hours) perhaps to gain insight and then proceed into
the project. Monitoring will be required by Headway to ensure that Social Media
content and posting is continually appropriate for Headway and its Service Users
Human Resource
Assistant
With this project XYZ would benefit from assistance to update current Job
Descriptions relating to the new award and researching new Industrial Relation
Rulings that now apply to Headway as a Government Funded, Not For Profit
Organisation. We believe that this role would require a large amount of research
and XYZ would like to have a full report at the end of the project.
Marketing
Assistant
An opportunity exists to review and update existing marketing collateral and
associated brochures, and/or generate a photo book of the hospice for public
relations purposes in hospitals.
Website
Development
Assistant
An opportunity exists to redevelop our website, taking into consideration the
following aspects:
• Plan and refine current website;
• Use ICT efficiently to manage data and information when and as needed;
• Apply appropriate social and ethical protocols and practices to operate and
manage ICT.
Fundraising
Assistant
You will have the opportunity to research a fundraising idea or assist the
implementation of an existing fundraising strategy utilised by XYZ . You may be
required to provide event support, contact corporate partners and donors, and/or
document a marketing and event strategy with flyers.
Education Event
Assistant
The events will occur on the 3rd of September, the 4th of September and the 7th
of September. The event on the 3rd is a parent and community education event.
The event on the 4th is at Evandale parklands and will be an interactive fun day
and educational event and the final event on the 7th will be at Oxenford youth
centre and be a family fun day.
Support/Resource
Community
education worker
Assistant
The volunteers will have an opportunity to network and build some strong
connections with government and non-government organizations. They will
attend monthly meetings and assist with the event.
Call Centre
Assistant
An opportunity exists to work with a committed team and speak to members of
the public that phone XYZ call centre for material assistance. People may phone
due to financial hardship and often require assistance with bills or the provision of
food for their family. You will also liaise with members of the constituency that
provide donations (furniture, clothing etc) and arrange for our depot to pick-up
and deliver goods from and to families. Due to the resources used in training, a 6
month commitment is required to assist our objectives and teamwork.
Marketing and
Fundraising Officer
Your activity will be to research grants and sponsorship for the impending
Community Carrols Event held in Christmas. You may contact previous sponsors
and also find new sponsors. A fundraising target will be set and you will assist in
lifting businesses goodwill in the community through advertising their brand in
exchange for sponsorship.
Marketing, Events
and PR Officer
Your activity will be to: A) network with local newspapers and media outlets to
promote the community centres events and programs increasing your PR
knowledge and experience; and B) Develop flyers and appealing market
campaigns to increase the profile of the community centre and increase its
membership and public participation.
Community
Engagement
Project Leader
You will develop a program of engagement with XYZ seniors i.e. typical problems
faced, how to connect with broader community, participation at local activities.
You will draw up a list of questions for engagement with seniors (how are you
today, the weather is very hot - are you keeping your windows open, are you
drinking plenty of water, do you get daily exercise)
Financial
You will have autonomy to develop a guide for financial governance of non-profit
Governance Project organisations, to assist their management committees to have a greater
Assistant
understanding of good financial practices, and exposure to various revenue and
expense accounts. Some benchmarking of non-profit organisations annual reports
will enable you to decipher where and how
Marketing and
Branding Assistant
You will develop a program to market XYZ's brand to the wider community, with
the aim of raising awareness throughout the wider Gold Coast community; and
raise awareness of XYZ's activities among Government agencies, corporations and
potential partner organisations.
Research and
Project Assistant
You will be tasked with research on peak bodies in migrant resources/services.
Using the information, you will write a proposal to create a national network of
migrant centres and migrant resource centres, with the aim to connect 18-25
peak organisations in major cities. Such a national network will strengthen the
services and activities of key migrant resource centres and create opportunities
for Federal funding and presenting a unified voice on migrant/refugee issues to
Government.
Community
Engagement
Assistant
You will be part of a team of four who will engage with Culturally and Linguistically
Diverse seniors e.g. Spanish-speaking, Hungarian, Bosnian, Japanese, Chinese. This
project aims to engage with elderly migrants who may be experiencing social
isolation, by connecting with community activities and local organisations.
Human Resources
Intern
• Undertake identified a range of HR projects and tasks under the direction of the
HR Learning & Development Officer
• Complete reports and compile statistics
• Assist in setting up HR systems and reporting procedures
• Other tasks as requested
Parent Standards
Designer
Parents/carers need to be aware of their obligations with respect to their children
maintaining their scholarships. This video/manual would be designed to outline
the commitment that we need from parents with respect to such things as parent
payments.
Research Assistant
An opportunity exists to conduct a comparative analysis of educational
scholarship programs within and outside Australia and analyse any trends in best
practice.
Education film
Designer
Education films which are available online via our website to provide information
for parents and students in areas such as bullying and homesickness
Program
Evaluation
Designer
An opportunity exists to track scholarship students educational attainments by
creating an excel spreadsheet and various indicators. This spreadsheet will
tabulate and overlay the development and progress of students as a result of
participating in Yalari programs.
Scholarship
Student Standards
Designer (Film
production or
produce 'How to
teach ethics'
manual)
Students that obtain a scholarship must have exemplary conduct and respect for
the value of their scholarship. Not only to maximise the opportunity but to
represent XYZ in a professional manner. Ethics training manuals or training videos
need to be developed in a creative and fun way. It is vital that students consider a
social contract between each other and the do's and don't of interacting with
other students and members of the community. The film or manual which would
be facilitated would have some interactive activities so that students can learn
appropriate behaviour.
Market Research
and Analysis
Assistant
XYZ auspices three not for profit organisations. These organisations cover the
human services sectors of disability, aged care and foster care respectively.
We have services across QLD and are looking to review and develop the strategic
direction of all three organisations/divisions from a marketing perspective. An
opportunity exists to help develop a competitor, and target market analysis of all
three organisations/divisions with the endeavour of identifying future strategic
direction, growth opportunities and viability for the future. You will work closely
with the Marketing and Communications Manager and Corporate Manager. The
objective of your research is to ensure our divisions are responding to community
needs. Professionally, the experience gained from this project will assist you in
developing marketing strategies in any of your future endeavours.
Homework Club
Assistant
An opportunity exists for a person of Polynesian descent to tutor, mentor and
encourage Pacific Island students to attend and participate in Homework Club.
In addition to including culturally familiar support on-hand to the homework
program, the program will also include 2 cultural/recreational activities per term
scheduled after the homework sessions for homework participants and their
parents. These activities could include Pacific Island and contemporary
dancing/music activities, cultural learning, and sporting activities amongst others.
It is envisaged these sessions will conclude at 5:00pm and parental involvement
will be encouraged. There is also potential to run activities with parents at the
same time as the homework session on topics such as budgeting, health, or other
relevant programs.
Business
Development
Coordinator
This position is to support a young man with an intellectual disability to start a
coffee delivery "business" on Logan Campus. The position would work with
Aidan's carer to develop a small business "package" which would enable Aidan to
approach staff to ask if they would like coffee and earn money in tips to save for
things he would like to purchase.
Fundraising
Research Assistant
The Service Learning office needs to identify a range of fundraising ideas to
develop future projects for Community Internship student participation. This
position is for an intern to identify different sponsorship and granting
opportunities that might support the provisioning of staff and other costs towards
enhancing the range of Community Internship positions able to be offered to
students.
Research Assistant
An internship is offered to explore and document the role of activism in fighting
for a variety of human rights on global, national and local levels. There are many
activism initiatives that students taking the Community Internship course in the
future could engage with to inform fellow students , university staff and the
community of issues that need to be addressed and can be resolved through a
range of collaborative peaceful activism activities. This internship may result in
the initiating of one or more Griffith-based activism clubs such as Amnesty
International.
Coordinator,
Service Learning
Gala Dinner
The Service Learning office would like to hold a Gala Dinner before the end of
2012 to affirm Community Partners who have participated in the program, and to
affirm students who have engaged in the program in 2012. To hold such a dinner
will require obtaining sponsorship from appropriate organisations to cover the
costs of the event. This activity would create the model for an annual event.
Administrative
Support Assistant
The Service Learning Office has funding to develop Leadership Clubs in
disadvantaged schools in Logan and surrounding areas. A full-time paid
coordinator for this position has been appointed, and four internships are
available to support the development of school-based Leadership clubs.
Homework Help
Club Assistant
An opportunity exists to assist library staff to manage the Homework Help Club.
Up to 20 children per session may attend, and Library staff will be in attendance
to support you at all times. Various tasks are required to tutor school children
between Grades 4 and 12: You may assist with a variety of homework needs and
assignments by encouraging children to understand the need for homework
strategies including time management, preparation, problem solving, and learning
to work in a structured environment; you may connect children to the library's
online and print learning resources to assist with homework requirements; and
you may assist with evaluation of the Homework Help Club and recommend
possible strategies for further improvement and smooth operation within
XYZLibraries.
XYZ Assistant
An opportunity exists to assist library staff to manage the XYZ program - a free
language and literacy program at XYZLibrary for primary-school children, assisting
them to become our community’s future confident readers and leaders. Children
from prep-school to Grade 5 are the main visitors to this program and up to 15
children per session may attend. Volunteers will assist library staff listen to
children read, as well as read to children. It is a one-on-one, personalised service,
recognising that all children have different reading needs and levels. Volunteers
will: provide assistance with reading strategies and decoding words; assist with
determining the child's comprehension of the text; build up the children’s sight
word vocabulary; assist with providing library resources appropriate to their
reading age; motivate and encourage success in reading; and evaluate the
program and recommend possible strategies for further improvement and
smooth operation within the library.
Community Visitor
An opportunity exists to provide quality time with seniors in our community that
are socially isolated. With your heartfelt generosity you will develop a rapport
with senior/s and provide the greatest gift you can give another - your time.
Opportunities to assist creative activities with seniors in the aged care facilities
may also arise.
Community
Development
Assistant
An opportunity exists to be involved in community development projects being
undertaken by the Student Practicum Unit within the XYZ Community Centre.
Your role will be to report to the Manger of the Student Placement Unit. The
'student unit' is a group of human services and social work students completing
their field placement requirement within their degree program at the centre. You
will provide invaluable support to the 'student unit' through being involved in the
formulation, implementation and evaluation of a community development
projects. Indicative tasks may include enhancing support networks for single
parents or recent immigrants; increasing the profile of the centre's community
garden as a place to reduce cost of living; or developing the emergency relief
capacity of the centre. First and foremost your role is to support the 'student unit',
however, your responsibility and autonomy to be creative and work
developmentally from the centre will increase in line with your understanding of
community development principles and commitment to the organisation/local
community.
Homework Club
Assistant
Extracurricular activities after school serve to reinforce learning and create a
space for young people to socialise and have fun. You will have the opportunity to
work with the support of a homework coordinator and be involved in fostering an
environment where learning is valued and is also fun. The Centre provides space
and resources for games (skipping, balls, and Ping-Pong etc), and assistance with
homework. The role will report to the Homework Coordinator and provide
assistance as deemed required. You will be involved in direct work with primary
aged children and their families. This work may entail organising paperwork,
ensuring that children and parents feel welcome to the centre, direct assistance
with homework and creating fun craft and other activities for participants. Skills
required are the ability to reflect on how the process of interacting with the
children/parents is going and building rapport with children and their families.
First and foremost your role is to support the homework coordinator, however,
your responsibility and autonomy to be creative with the program will increase in
line with your understanding and commitment to the organisation/local
community.
Day Service
Volunteer and
Education Advisor
XYZ will be introducing the certificate 1 in Work Education, which has been
specifically designed for people with disabilities, to give them the opportunity and
skills to volunteer in a workplace.
During your placement at XYZ you will assist our clients to complete their
certificate in Work Education and accompany clients to our Centre, to observe
and report progress back to XYZ staff. The activity will involve co-constructing the
education plan as this is a new course for clients at XYZ.
Playgroup
Assistant
An opportunity exists to assist our playgroup facilitator in the planning and
delivery of XYZ's Rainbow Playgroup. At Rainbow playgroup children have fun,
learn about the world and their place in it, through play and interactions with
others in a safe environment. Playgroup is for parents or carers and their children
up to 8 years.
Youth Club
Assistant
An opportunity exists to assist our youth workers in the planning and delivery of
our Youth Club program. Youth Club is an after school program based at XYZ Park.
Youth Club provides a safe place where young people can hang out, make new
friends, receive assistance with their homework and participate in a variety of
activities such as sports, games, art, movies, video games and music.
Marketing
Assistant
An opportunity exists to promote two XYZ programs. The XYZ program provides
24 hour care to recipients for up to 5+ days at a time in our community home-like
setting to enable carers to take a break from their caring role. The Community
Visitors Scheme enables volunteers to visit people in an Aged Care Facility. The
promotion of both these programs is required to lift participation rates and recruit
new volunteers. Fundamentally, you will obtain a clear understanding of both
services before beginning your marketing campaign. You will spend at least two
hours gaining knowledge about both services. This project will require you to
collect resources to promote the service, and will involve visitation to other
organisations and community support groups.
Website
Development
Assistant
We have an opportunity for someone to design and if possible build a website for
the XYZ. There is an existing digital town square model, but hasn't been
progressed due to capacity. We are looking for a website which is accessible for
children and families, but with a membership level where we can have resources
for professionals. This website will become vital for the XYZ to communicate and
promote rights of children, and to share the learning and work that the XYZ is
doing.
Event Management
Assistant
We have an opportunity for someone to assist the XYZ Group to run a Community
Event promoting the importance of play, similar (but smaller) to Payday in the UK.
This event will be run in collaboration with a number of stakeholders and will be for
children and their families. This will be first of what will become an annual event,
so it is hoped that a toolkit can be developed for future events which could be run
in other areas.
Evaluation
Assistant
We have an opportunity for someone to assist in the evaluation of some of the
XYZ's DVD projects. The XYZis producing a number of DVD's and are planning to
place them online. Before we launch these DVD's online we would like to do some
research about making resources available online, what the best approach is and
how to measure the effectiveness of the approach. This evaluation will influence
the way that the XYZ shares its work in the future.
Community
Nutrition Project
Officer
An opportunity exists to undertake a phase by phase project management process
which will research, consult, design and deliver a nutrition information session one for Somali mums and children and one for mixed group of sub-Saharan African
women and children. At all phases of this project you will be culturally sensitive to
the needs of others when integrating cultural norms with healthy, nutritional
information. The targeted outcomes are the delivery of 2 x 3-4 hour sessions,
during September school holidays in Goodna & Inala.
Legal Officer
Your activity will be to develop and/or update a number of policies and procedures
including the Volunteer Training Manual. You will compile existing volunteer
policies and procedures into a professional training manual for new volunteers. This
will reflect changes in legislation and OH & S laws. Risk management will be
identified and procedures will be put in place to ensure risk is assessed and
minimised whilst maximising client outcomes.
Marketing,
Communications
and PR Assistant
Your activity with the direction of staff will be to: A) Promote the organisation
across all communication channels i.e. brochures, newsletters, Facebook
(mediated), and media releases - review of existing and development of new; B)
Identify methods to fundraise; and C) Culminate your research into a Marketing and
Communications Manual for succession planning and ease of adoption by future PR
volunteers. You will be instrumental in driving the growth of the organisation and
ensuring KPIs are met. These KPIs reflect a waiting list of mentees requiring
Volunteer Aunties and Uncles, so your support in growing the organisations
volunteer base and revenue will help link mentees to mentors.
XYZ Support
Worker
Your activity will be to help social workers follow-up mentors and provide hints, tips
and helpful resources. This may include example interactions and ice-breakers, how
to build a working relationship with the family and child, and various activities and
games children of various ages enjoy to ensure the mentee/mentor relationship is
one of fun and learning. If you continue with Aunties and Uncle beyond the
Internship, an option exists to become a mentor yourself.
XYZ Assistant
An opportunity exists to assist our drivers transport clients to medical
appointments and shopping by providing a personable and caring approach. You
may assist our clients/members as they enter and exit vehicles and help carry their
shopping and parcels as required. It will be necessary to answer mobile telephones
and liaise with stakeholders. You will record statistics, lift walking aids and follow
directions from transport staff in order to understand processes.
Volunteer
Promotion
Assistant
An opportunity exists to assist our co-ordinator in formulating recruitment
strategies for new volunteers and to implement approved recommendations
gathered from existing volunteers and your own observations. You may update
volunteer brochures and posters and assist with social networking or
rewarding/recognising volunteers in a way that is meaningful to them.
Policy and
Procedure Officer
Assistant
XYZ has a fast growing community transport service and a fleet of over 30 vehicles.
We currently arrange and provide transport for over 140 trips per week. Transport
provided may be in the form of group activities such as shopping and swimming,
and individual transport to medical appointments. We provide the service to clients
via XYZ staff, volunteers and taxi's. We are currently assessing our processes around
XYZ drivers, driving procedures, client interaction and management. We are also in
the process of applying for our Operator Accreditation with Qld Transport and Main
Roads; this will form a major component of the student's role at XYZ. The role will
require the design and fulfilment of policies and procedures manual for XYZ's
transport service's drivers. This will form a component of our Operator
Accreditation which the student will be engaged in to help us navigate and fulfil the
necessary requirements.
Event Coordinator
You will gain a broad insight into XYZ philosophy, the services provided, the factors
influencing domestic violence and broad statistics regarding DV. Your activity will be
to support existing events: DV Prevention Week, Annual Birthday of Organisation,
White Ribbon Day etc. You will have the opportunity to influence how funds are
raised, and liaise with various stakeholders to secure the logistics of various events
as they are scheduled.
Film Producer
You will gain a broad insight into XYZ philosophy, the services provided and the
factors influencing domestic violence. Your activity will be to produce a personable
film that may be entitled, "A Day in the Life of XYZ". This film will be 10mins long
and will be used for inducting new volunteers/staff, raising awareness of XYZ
services, and as a tool to promote philanthropic donations to XYZ. Please consider
the diplomatic nature of the content that needs to be produced. You will be
mentored by staff to steer your production efforts and creative talents.
Community
Sustainability Hub
Co-ordinator and
Design Assistant
A physical space and social enterprise is required within the community that raises
awareness of sustainability. This space will serve as a place of interest and
centralised sustainability knowledge network. This will link the online sustainability
calculator generated via XYZ with personable guidance and mentoring on how to be
sustainable. Your activity will be to organise meetings and networks; staff the hub
and provide a face to the public presence to guide people through
ethical/sustainable purchase/decision-making process and to generate counter
displays. You may help prepare proposals for funding of activities and setup the hub
as a welcoming place.
Community
Assisting people in households and businesses to live and work more sustainably;
Sustainability Hub
helping to conduct a no-plastic-bags project in Samford (consulting businesses,
Facilitator Assistant organising media releases); and
assisting with the organisation of a Local Artisans Market. This will help raise the
profile of XYZ and raise attention of the Sustainability Hub
Film Documentary
Producer Assistant
Scripting, filming, editing and final production of short film documentary on a whole
of community engagement in sustainable action.
Marketing
Manager Assistant
Organise communications with precinct members; market XYZ to prospective
members/community; and organising precinct meetings and workshops.
Community
Development
Assistant
We seek to facilitate community planning regarding what development the
community wants to see in regards to business, infrastructure and community
development. Your activity will be to engage the community and invite members to
forums and workshops to build a town plan.
Tutor/Mentor
It is to mentor those students who are at a higher risk of disengaging and require
extra assistance with their school work. This is a pilot Homework providing a
framework and support to other schools within the area who are looking at
implementing the same project. Volunteers will be required to mentor and tutor
students in the Homework centre and if needed more intense one on one
mentoring during classes. You do not need to be a teacher just a passion for
supporting the needs of young people.
Education &
Activities Assistant
Assist in the development and facilitation of community activities, groups and
events. An example of an event we are holding later in the year is an ADHD
workshop for parents. Tasks may include organising a venue, catering, promotion,
liaising with speakers and community members, organising room set up, and
assisting with running the event.
Community
Assisting in the facilitation of a community Playgroup, to provide support, learning
Playgroup Assistant and social connectedness to local parents and children.
Community Tutor
Providing tutoring to young people who need extra learning support and for family
circumstance or financial reasons do not have access to tutors. Staff will accompany
you the first time and all clients have had risk assessments completed regarding in
home work.
Outside School
Hours Learning
Support Worker
Assisting in the facilitation of a community Homework Group for young people;
who for family circumstance or financial reasons may not be able to study at home,
or may need some extra support. These will be conducted from a local school
around Kedron.
Event Coordinator
XYZ hosts many events: Baby Bizzare (sell second-hand baby goods), Family Fun
Days, Baby Animals Day, Bunnings Sausage Sizzles, and State Conferences. Your
activity will be to assist in the planning, implementation, review and improvement
of one of these events. For example, you may secure a venue, arrange for guest
speakers, liaise with members to obtain second hand baby goods, and fundraise
with appropriate marketing as approved by existing committee members.
Marketing and
Awareness-raising
XYZ is focussed on good communication with its members which will ensure a
continued relationship and socially inclusive atmosphere with old and new
members is fostered and nurtured. Your activity will be to redesign the flyers and
newsletters to maximise the appeal and knowledge of the communication channels
and programs open to members. You may also travel to hospitals to distribute
leaflets and determine how XYZ may become an accredited referral partner in the
future so that hospital staff refer expectant multiple mothers to XYZ.
Member and
Volunteer
Recruitment
Manager
As XYZ only has four volunteers currently serving 120 members, it has become
increasingly necessary in light of expansion and growth to recruit new volunteers
and to emphasise a transitional plan of membership to volunteerism. To date,
members that have benefited from XYZ have left the group to join other groups in
line with their child’s development, but often don't realise the importance of
continuing their engagement with XYZ in order to impart their parental wisdom to
new mothers and families. Your activity will be to develop a HR and Volunteer
recruitment plan that targets members that have been part of XYZ for greater than
1 year and members that have exited XYZ. You may consider a XYZ reunion event.
Website Design
and Database
Management
XYZ is committed to providing resources to members both by way of face to face
interaction and digital technology. You activity will be to design a database
management system that enables volunteers to upload documents to the website
for internal record-keeping purposes. Further, Facebook is a place to collect
resources and tips and you will consider how this can be best managed in a social
networking mocum that maximises clarity and categorisation of tips and minimises
the chance of unsolicited or inappropriate information being uploaded. Please
consider moderation but minimising the amount of time required to moderating
the website.
Risk Management
and Legal Officer
XYZ is focussed on maintaining its duty of care to members and volunteers. You will
examine the legislative framework of volunteerism and complete a risk analysis and
management plan for our programs, and concurrently document a policy and
procedure manual.
Office Assistant
An opportunity exists to assist the Home and Community Care XYZ Resource Unit in
its day to day operations supporting providers of services to aged and younger
Queenslanders with a disability.
The Unit provides a wide range of information; audio visual resources, support
materials and services to help XYZ service providers' meet the needs of their
clients. Services include:
- A specialist library to match the appropriate resource to a service delivery or
management problem.
- The XYZ website, which publishes information aimed at both service providers and
the general public.
- Free information materials (brochures, posters, booklets) targeting generic,
Indigenous and multicultural audiences.
- The Reporter and newsletters.
The Unit is a Statewide service that needs assistance with:
- combining and cross referencing two databases
- undertaking a stocktake
- data entry
- disseminating materials and
- transferring VHS content to DVD.
Web Page Assistant
An opportunity exists to develop a design for the front page of the Home and XYZ
Resource Unit website.
The new front webpage is the first step in updating the XYZResource Unit's web
look and feel to something more visually appealing.
The aims of redesigning of the website are to increase awareness of the XYZ
Resource Unit, to increase traffic, increase library borrowing, generate more orders
for resources and establish the XYZ website as the best point of Queensland XYZ
information.
The primary target audiences are XYZ workers, potential XYZ clients (people who
are frail aged and/or have a disability) and General Practitioners.
Branding Assistant
An opportunity exists to develop a logo, PowerPoint presentation and pamphlet for
the Home and XYZ Resource Unit.
The Unit provides a wide range of information; audio visual resources, support
materials and services to help XYZ service providers' meet the needs of their clients.
Services include:
- A specialist library to match the appropriate resource to a service delivery or
management problem.
- The XYZ website, which publishes information aimed at both service providers and
the general public.
- Free information materials (brochures, posters, booklets) targeting generic,
Indigenous and multicultural audiences.
- The Reporter and newsletters.
The Unit is a Statewide service that needs a new image/branding to mark the start
of a new era in aged and disability community care.
Web Calendar
Assistant
An opportunity exists to develop and design a training calendar to be accessed
through the Home and XYZ Unit website. The purpose of the training calendar
would be to:
- provide a single point of information on training opportunities (part day, whole
day, single units or full courses) for XYZ workers across Queensland
- increase awareness of and traffic on the XYZ Resource Unit's website
- establish the XYZ website as the best point of information for Queensland XYZ
workers.
Information for the training calendar would be input by public and private training
organisations. The XYZ Resource Unit would moderate and activate the
information.
Mobile Phone
Applications
Assistant
An opportunity exists to develop a mobile phone application for XYZ service
directories.
Currently the directories of XYZ provider locations and services across the thirteen
Queensland regions are available on the XYZ website
To make the information more accessible to workers in the field, potential XYZ
clients or their carers/families, it is proposed to make the service directory
information available via a mobile phone application.
Service directory changes are frequent so instructions (for people with low
technology skills) would also need to be developed on how to update information.
Unit Costing
Assistant
An opportunity exists to develop a 'Unit Costing' training DVD. Future funding
within aged and disability community care (previously XYZ) will be in a split funded
community care system and greater reporting of financial indicators may be
required by our service providers. Until 30 June 2012 service providers have
contracted with the Queensland Government to provide community care services
to frail elderly and younger people with a disability. From 1 July 2012, service
providers will contract with the Queensland Government to provide community
care services for younger people (mainly under 65), and with the Australian
Government to provide community services for older people (mainly over 65).
Service providers are expected to identify specific unit costing for the provision of a
range of services to each target group, such as domestic assistance, personal care,
social support, respite care, assessment, nursing care, allied health care, centrebased day care and transport.
Cultural Access
Assistant
An opportunity exists to update a draft Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI)
Cultural Access Guide. The project began a few years ago but the guide requires
updating and expansion. This project emanated from quality standards relating to
the provision of services to ATSI people that is culturally inclusive. The ATSI Cultural
Access Guide is designed to provide a working document for generic service
providers to work together with Indigenous specific services. It will also assist
generic service providers to provide culturally appropriate services to this target
group.
Policy Assistant
An opportunity exists to develop a range of "template" policies for adoption by
Queensland community aged care service providers. These service providers are
required to develop and maintain internal policies and practices to support clients'
rights and responsibilities. Service providers are expected to utilise a continuous
quality improvement approach, ensuring high quality services for aged clients.
Service provider performance is assessed against Community Care Common
Standards. The Standards outline the range of required policies.
Students will need to be able to develop a range of "template" policies to:
- support aged care services to provide high quality services and meet their quality
audits
- assist service provides to develop internal policies and
- reduce the amount of duplicated effort of service providers developing internal
policies in isolation.
Functional
Independence
Assistant
An opportunity exists to develop a series of six "functional independence" training
sessions on DVD for a Home and XYZ worker target audience. Functional
independence, the ability to perform daily living activities safely and autonomously,
is a strengths based concept that focuses on abilities rather than deficits.
The aim of designing a functional independence training tool is to increase XYZ
worker awareness of the importance and benefits of.
• a functional independence/wellness/active ageing approach that emphasises
optimal physical and mental health;
• social connections to maintain wellness;
• a holistic and person-centred approach to care;
• actively involving clients in setting goals and making decisions about their care;
and
• providing timely and flexible service that support people to reach their goals.
Complaints
Avoidance
Assistant
An opportunity exists to develop a 25-30 minute "how to avoid complaints" training
sessions on DVD for a XYZ) worker target audience. Common complaints made by
XYZ clients relate to alleged theft, inappropriate care responses for people with
disabilities or mental illness, carer change frequency, reduction of services, and
scope of service delivery.
Students will be required to design a complaints avoidance training tool that will:
- enhance the quality of XYZ service provision
- increase XYZ client satisfaction and
- encourage XYZ service providers to develop robust complaints reporting and
management policies and practices.
The training session needs to reflect the content/requirements of the Community
Common Care Standards
Activity and Youth
Entertainment
You will initially gain experience within the XYZ participating in our diverse games
and activities and enjoy the fun atmosphere. You will then have the opportunity to
devise your own activity for families/children in the XYZ, or for families/children in
the wards as approved by staff.
Crossroads
Disability Support
Worker (Postschool Program)
Funded by the Department of Communities, XYZ has the capacity to provide postschool connections. The options available are developed by planning with
individuals and their families and/or significant people in their lives. A plan is
developed with the individual and goals are set for the coming year for the
individual to develop in areas of their own choice with support from disability
support workers and the coordinator. Your activity will be to assist disability
support workers and the co-ordinator with planning and implementation of support
and general administration in relation to the provision of support.
Prison Ministries
Visitation Assistant
An opportunity exists to organise/coordinate two conferences - both to be held in
Brisbane however one is the annual XYZ and the other is a national conference
called XYZ
Prison Ministries
Visitation Assistant
An opportunity exists to organise a database for resources that are given to
prisoners, ex-offenders and their families
Prison Ministries
Visitation Assistant
An opportunity exists to plan and prepare training modules for adults
Disability Support
Worker
XYZ programs aims to provide quality recreation, leisure, and holiday opportunities
for people with disabilities based on a person-centred philosophy. Members can
participate in a range of skills, while at the same time getting involved in
community life, dependant on skills. This is turn provides families and carers with
respite opportunities. Your role will be to assist the staff in providing support to
individuals in a professional and approachable manner. You may be asked to work
independently, however all aspects beyond the scope of the volunteers role should
be brought to the attention of the support worker and a need to take intuitive is
necessary.
Disability Support
Worker
XYZ' is about tailoring an individualised plan of 'active support' for each member of
the program. Disability support workers, work with members to facilitate what they
want from life and then create opportunities for these aspirations and desires to be
realised. Your activity will be to assist disability support worker and the coordinator with planning and implementation of support and general administration.
Prisoners Visitation
Assistant
An opportunity exists to write policies, procedures and documentation control for
XYZ.
Prisoners Visitation
Assistant
An opportunity exists to do research on different aspects of working with prisoners
and families
Volunteer
Management
Project Worker
An opportunity exists to work within the XYZ Management Office and assist with
supporting the volunteer programs of XYZ across Queensland. Duties will include
data integrity checks, letters and information sending, filing, organising content for
the Intranet, assisting with the volunteer newsletter, assisting with special research
projects around the volunteer processes in the organisation.
Prisoners Music
and Drama
Assistant
An opportunity exists to play musical instruments and engage prison inmates in
expressive drama or musical classes.
Prisoners Visitation
Assistant
An opportunity exists to provide music therapy to prisoners
Procurement
Assistant
Work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to develop, implement and
provide best value procurement solutions for XYZ.
XYZ Program
Assistant
XYZ is a creative initiative of XYZ with the goal of creating an artistic
outlet for artists who are homeless, living with a mental illness or
physical disability or are challenged by similar adverse circumstances.
You will work alongside and under the direction of paid staff to ensure
the successful delivery of programs, events and services.
This may include:
- The planning and implementation of art exhibitions and displays
including packing and delivery of artwork, hanging of artwork, manning
gallery and art space.
- Administration support including mail outs, documentation, and
maintenance of web based communication tools, responding to general
artist and/or public enquiries.
- Assisting at related promotional events including decorating a venue
for an event, providing general information to the public, meeting and
greeting guests.
- Assistance in art workshops and activities including the development,
facilitation and/or support of the project.
Workplace Health
and Safety – Fire
Safety Intern
Working under the supervision and guidance of the XYZ Workplace
Health and Safety Manager, the intern will be responsible for reviewing
and improving on XYZ’s evacuation diagrams using Adobe Illustrator.
This includes making changes to existing diagrams and creating new
diagrams for new buildings. Please note: if the prospective intern does
not have skills with Illustrator, XYZ will provide training through a
registered trainer. The intern will learn or put in to practice general fire
legislation and Australian Standards to ensure compliance across the
organisation.
Marketing and
Awareness-raising
assistant
To develop and implement a strategy to engage students at Griffith
University with Campaign for Change.
Grant and Tender
Assistant
This role exists to support our Futures team in searching for
appropriate tenders and grants which will enable us to be supported
financially to deliver health access solutions to the community as a
whole. The role will involve being given an overview of the scope of
services we can provide, and support to identify opportunities and
available funding pools. The assistant will commence the process of
application by creating brief recommendation documents, outlining the
opportunity available and the potential services we could deliver if
successful, along with sourcing required statistics and information used
to write the application.
Facilitation
Assistant
This role exists to support our Psychology team to coordinate and
deliver parenting and childhood development programs.This role will
involve working alongside a qualified facilitator to support them in
delivering workshops and group sessions, coordinating the event by
organising room set-up, pack-up, resources required and relevant
follow-up, and, when comfortable, assisting with the actual delivery by
co-facilitating some small parts of the groups (with trained facilitator
support and guidance).
IT/Website
Assistant
This role exists to support our Operations and Marketing departments
to respond to simple, low-level IT problems and to proactively update
the company websites using HTML coding via a CMS system using
supplied content.
This role exists to support our Futures team in creating and responding
to opportunities to promote our health access solutions to the business
and community sectors. This role will involve being given an overview
of the scope of services we can provide, and support to create
marketing documents and content which can be used in this process.
This may include creating flyers, writing content for ads or the website,
and coordinating electronic and postal mailouts.
Marketing
Assistant
Activity Assistant
and Fundraiser
Assist staff with the delivery of social and recreational activities for
clients. For example, assist staff with the preparation, set up, delivery
and clean-up of the activity as required; assist mobile clients (as
directed by staff) to participate in the outing/activity; and assist clients
to engage in the activity through providing gentle encouragement
practical assistance and guidance. When interacting you will
demonstrate an interest in clients' lives and wisdom, and be
supportive. Your creativity will be harnessed to increase the depth and
variety of activities available to clients. Either as a group or individually,
you may develop activities and links with other organisations or
businesses to provide probono services or gifts in kind (GIK). This will
enhance clients' quality of life, and through these efforts and your
advocacy, you will display care and interest in their well-being.
Musical Direction
Assistant
An opportunity exists to work in local schools and assist children build
their confidence and have fun through music. You will be musically
minded and be able to play a musical instrument. You may devise
stimulating lesson plans with the approval of teaching staff and
demonstrate your passion for music and the incremental goals and
commitment required to reach the standard you have achieved in
musicality.
Youth Connections
Volunteer Mentor
As XYZ Volunteer, you will be trained to support a wide range of
programs. Our XYZ Volunteers can offer valuable knowledge, time and
experience and help young people achieve positive outcomes. XYZ
Volunteers are able to support in a variety of activities including but not
limited to:
• One on one / group mentoring
• Language, literacy & numeracy tutoring
Event
Coordination
Assistant
To provide assistance to XYZ working group for up to 50 hours. To
attend relevant meetings. To ensure that allocated tasks are completed
including fund raising, site organisation, catering, promotion and
marketing. To assist at fund raising BBQs. To assist before and on the
XYZ day (13th October 2012) including set up and clean up. To assist in
evaluating outcome of the event.
1. Contributes to the implementation of the Mission, Values and Vision
of XYZ and XYZ Disability Services.
2. Provide assistance to the chairperson of Sanity Fair and the working
group.
3. Assist at fund raising activities (e.g. Bunny’s BBQ, raffles).
4. Assist in promotion and marketing of the event.
5. Assist the set up and clean up for the XYZ on 13th October.
6. Assist to evaluate the outcome of the event including development
of tools, data collection and report writing.
7. Attend supervision as required.
8. Participating as a member of team.
Administration
Assistant
Your role is to provide administration support and assist with existing
programs (Breakfast Club or Professional Womens' Group). An activity
may arise which would encompass liaising with existing volunteers
across the organisation to document a list of position descriptions
important to maintaining a streamlined and successful XYZ Brisbane
that maximises client and stakeholder satisfaction. Consider the
distribution of volunteers and workload and design a confidential
survey for existing volunteers with a mix of open and closed questions
to determine their satisfaction in given roles and tasks and what they
would like to achieve from volunteering. This will help steer the
formulation of current to future role descriptions in order to maximise
volunteer satisfaction.
XYZ Volunteer
The program provides a mobile outreach and health service to
substance affected people including young people at risk of
homelessness and disadvantaged groups in inner city Brisbane.
The XYZ van offers a fully equipped on board health centre, providing
dressings for minor wounds, checkups, referrals to other agencies and
support in gaining housing if required. Clients of XYZ include youth at
risk of homelessness and other disadvantaged groups. The program is
run by full time coordinators and staffed by a range of professionals
including Centrelink officers, nurses and counsellors and volunteers.
The program runs in Brisbane city operating on certain weekdays.
XYZ Volunteer
The XYZ reaches out to provide support, information, referrals and
transport to individuals or groups of young people on the streets, who
are at risk of becoming homeless and/or dependant on alcohol and
other illicit drugs.
The XYZ program offers:
•Hot and cold drinks, biscuits, clothing and blankets
•A listening ear and caring emotional support
•Transport in emergency situations
•Information/brochures e.g. health issues, accommodation
•Verbal support/information on issues regarding health, social or
lifestyle issues, alcohol and other drugs
•Referrals and connection to other professional agencies who offer
long term support programs; e.g. rehabilitation, detoxification centres
and XYZ program.
Potential clients are the many individuals or groups of young people on
the streets, who are at risk of becoming homeless and/or dependent on
alcohol and other illicit drugs. The XYZ van operates Friday & Saturday
nights.
Prevention
Volunteer
Schoolies Project
Volunteer
*Mapping of service provider competitors over Qld *Community
profiling for key regions (including Local Government profile and AOD
service map): Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Gympie,
Mackay, Rockhampton. *Networking *Literature reviews
Expected tasks:
* Review volunteer training program
* Assist in delivery of training to volunteers
* Volunteer management
* Organise 'Recharge Zone' (on-site)
* Redesign and coordinate research program (surveys to be handed
out to schoolies by volunteers)
* Redesign of survey tool
* Data entry and analysis (SPSS)
XYZ Volunteer
XYZworks with individuals and families with drug and alcohol issues.
XYZ provides assessment and support, brief treatment interventions
including counselling and appropriate referrals.
Project Assistant
(Marketing and
Fundraising
Volunteer)
*Evaluations *Merchandising *Media *Market research *Social media
*Attracting Sponsorships *Proposal *Meetings *Event management
*Media *Merchandising * Event management *Social marketing
*Media * Marketing
*Merchandising *Marketing *Identifying corporates and proposal
writing to corporates *Promotion to corporates
*Delivering key messages *Consulting with focus groups *Marketing
*Liaising with media *Social media *Identifying target audiences
*Engagement strategies *Collating promotional packages
XYZ Magazine
Assistant
Contributor
An opportunity exists to develop an article for the XYZ MAGAZINE that
promotes positive health, love and acceptance. The magazine started
from an idea to create a forum where youth workers and young people
could contribute information that they thought would be beneficial for
young people entering high school. You may also assist produce
newsletters and other inspirational, confidence building messages for
clients.
Support, Resource,
Community
Education Worker
Assistant
This is an excellent opportunity to understand the issues in supporting
people with an eating disorder and their families, as well as the broader
eating disorders sector. You will have the opportunity to observe
support workers provide support, including information and referrals
via email, telephone and face-to-face. You may enter client stats,
observe, participate and assist in the organisation of community
education activities that raise public awareness about eating disorders
and positive body image. Assistance in the maintenance and
development of Resource Centre resources, databases, library stocks,
brochures, website and other e-resources.
Administrative
assistant
An opportunity exists to be the first point of contact for incoming client
calls. You will learn about client needs and the development and
recovery process for people that have and are experiencing an eating
disorder and administrative duties within a non-government org.
You will have the opportunity to attend to email, telephone and face to
face clients accessing the Resource Centre at reception and respond
according to established protocols provided, including the forwarding
of information packs and entering client statistics, maintain databases
related to library materials, membership/newsletter subscription and
the Health Professional Referral Directory, administer incoming and
outgoing correspondence, assist in the management of financial
records and account payments including maintenance of the petty cash
account and all relevant banking for the Resource Centre and
Association, manage office supplies and maintenance of office
equipment, assist clients accessing the library and resources at the
centre, participate in the general maintenance of the Resource Centre
Fundraising
Assistant
An opportunity exists to provide marketing and fundraising support to
XYZ. You will gain an overview of XYZ's services and the benefit of the
organisation to its clients by reviewing our website and ensuring the
material is sensitive to peoples' feelings. You will then proceed to
develop a marketing plan for the organisation by considering avenues
to fundraise and developing appealing flyers which follow on from our
previous success with "XYZ" initiatives. You may structure time to
implement and trial your marketing plan.
IT and/or
Marketing
Assistant
There is an opportunity to help in the organisation's IT information,
social media and website up-dates and development in a way that is
sensitive to client issues, which will highlight the importance of IT in
reaching people in need. You may assist in the improvement and
branding of databases related to management of client statistics,
members and health professional referral directory, assist in the
improvement and branding of the monthly newsletter produced by the
centre for its members, assist in the marketing of the centre's events
and community education activities that raise public awareness about
eating disorders and positive body image, and assist in the up-dates
and improvement of the social media, website, branding and
functionality of the Centre's IT platforms.
Community
Mapping, No
Interest Loans
(NILS) Officer, and
Various Support
Roles
Community Mapping - Engage supported accommodation residents to
ascertain their collective needs and how they may collectively respond
to those needs (e.g. Group Vegetable Co-op and drive to markets).
Flexible roles and activities
Mentor
You will attend supported and structured meetings that will guide the
mentoring process to ensure you have a platform from which to begin
the mentor/mentee relationship and get to know your mentee well. In
addition, you will have the opportunity to tailor a plan of action that
will assist your mentee to feel comfortable with university processes
and surrounds, and connect that mentee in with community or
university activities, clubs and perhaps volunteer work to expand their
connections and improve English literacy.
Landscape and
Arts Designer and
Various MFC
Support Roles
Design and select plants, materials and colours to create a MFC of
beauty, energy, diversity, harmony, tranquillity and peace. MFC is a
place of contemplation, spirituality and voluntary worship requiring
visual and symbolic representation. Wall painting/pictures and
landscaping/gardening are required. Liaise with multiple faiths to
include all within painting designs. Consider MFC sign posts and
passage way, also.
Project Coordination
Assistant &
Various MFC
Support Roles
Plan, Recruit and Implement Harmony, Peace and Reconciliation Day
Walks/Pilgrimage around Nathan Campus. Create a symbolically
meaningful circular, unity walk that encapsulates the campus. Recruit
high profile speaker and Griffith Staff to join walk. Liaise with church
leaders of varied faiths to setup displays and engage in voluntary prayer
at MFC at its completion. Have flyers and information to leverage the
day into concerted and ongoing involvement and appreciation of the
MFCs values
Project Coordinator (Multifaith Community
Bike Ride) &
Various MFC
Support Roles
Plan, Recruit and Implement a community and student bike ride past
different faiths. Liaise with GU media department and gain approval for
media release to invite community. Liaise with Church Leaders of
various faiths and determine suitable day/s to conduct the ride and
whether they would like to provide a drink and multi-faith message of
hope at each place of faith.
Social Media
Engagement
Researcher and
Various MFC
Support Roles
Design FB and Twitter Online Presence, Advertising/Flyers, Interactive
Discussion Forum for guest church leaders, students and community.
Liaise with IT department to leverage off existing Griffith IT technology.
Community
Engagement
Student Leader
Students are required to lead an activity of their choice which
introduces a small group of students (minimum of 10) to their local
community. Student Leaders will be able to lead their activity in pairs.
Any student who wishes to play a role in improving the involvement of
current Griffith University students in their local community is
encouraged to apply to undertake a community engagement activity on
behalf of Student Linx. Student Leaders will be responsible for the
conceptualisation and delivery of an activity which engages their group
of students with an aspect of the community they wouldn’t have
otherwise had the opportunity to experience. Examples of community
engagement activities include volunteering at a community garden;
taking students to the EKKA or Gold Coast Show; and entering a team
into the Bridge to Brisbane or Gold Coast City Marathon. Larger scale
events can be considered for students undertaking Service Learning.
Research Assistant
Workforce Development Plans, programs and initiatives Research. This
project entails conducting research on best workforce development
plan practice in the corporate and not for profit industries and would
cover such areas as workforce planning, career development,
recruitment and retention, knowledge retention, engagement and
training. Report on findings will be required.
HR Project Officer
HR Manual Update. The HR manual has been designed to provide
supervisors and manager the basic tools and resources needed to
administer their employee’s HR related needs. It provides quick access
to important information and resources to help to complete these dayto-day staff related activities. The content of this manual should not be
construed as policy; rather it should be used in conjunction with the HR
policies in place.
This project involves reviewing and updating the HR Manual for
supervisors and managers to simplify the "people management" part of
their job by summarizing regulations, policies and procedures.
Survey Assistant
Survey development and Analysis Project – the project will cover the
identification of the key aspects that inspire male workers to
commence and maintain a career with the health and community
services industry.
A questionnaire / survey is to be designed to be used as a tool to collect
primary data relevant to the research topic. Secondary sources of
information such as academic articles and journals are also to be
reviewed. The data needs to be collated, analysed and the findings
detailed in a report.
Research Assistant
Research on political environment, competition for attracting talent,
trends to turnover, best balance of staff mix, current workforce
sufficient to meet org needs, current skills essential to org, organisation
challenges and trends in external benchmarking data. Report on
findings will be required.
Project Officer
XYZ employment service is looking to produce an electronic brochure to
promote its services to potential employers. We would require
someone to project plan the design and production of an electronic
brochure and project manage the process to a completed outcome.
Material will be sourced from existing XYZ images and video footage
with the potential to obtain additional video and photography.
Program
Evaluation
Manager
Your role will be to assist XYZ staff to report on the achievements of the
XYZ Program over the past five years. The key deliverable is a
Statement of Achievement that includes qualitative and quantitative
information. XYZ helps people in prison and their families to create safe
plans for release from custody including planning accommodation,
transport and programs.
Role: Parole
Application
Assistant
An opportunity exists to complete parole applications for people with
low literacy, mental health problems or an intellectual disability that
would otherwise be left without support and guidance. Assist parole
solicitors by conducting interviews with clients, drafting parole
applications, developing Relapse Prevention Plans and Release Plans for
clients.
Creative Digital
Media Consultant
Website, Multimedia and Social Networking Maintenance &
Development - evaluate the XYZ website, upload and create links to
publications, develop web presence, incorporate social media or forum
on the website.
Community
Engagement and
Resources
Assistant
Your role will be researching and co-ordinating the development of
resource publications and an integrated referral network for our
Financial Counselling Program. The role is a collaborative project with
XYZ - a service providing reintegration/release support for prisoners.
Weekend Office
Assistant
You will assist families with enquiries; assist with telephone and f2f
inquiries; and greet new arrivals and provide orientation. You will also
be responsibility for developing welcome packs and planning how to
customise this to new residents. Toiletry packs, flow charts and other
documents.
Event Support and
Activity
Coordination
Assistant
It is important that recognised events such as Mother's Day and
Father's Day are celebrated in XYZ. You will help plan a day that makes
people in XYZ feel special and provides a token gift as a sign that the
volunteers are thinking of the residents. Student will be also be
responsible for assisting in the planning of volunteer outings (including
flyers, invitations) in conjunction with the House Manager. You may
devise games for the kids on premises (activity handbook) OR may
assist in external fundraising activities when and where possible (you
may complete action plan templates or event agendas to guide and
plan the process)
Film and TV
Assistant
You may develop a Welcome Video for residents that helps orientate
new people to the facility in conjunction with House Manager. You may
consider recruiting a qualified Auslan (Sign language) person that may
assist with the video, so that the footage is relevant for hearing
impaired people also. Still images will also be required. Student will
also assist in the creation of training DVD's for staff and volunteers
Graphic
Designer/Artist
Assistant
Assist with the creation/compilation of collages for room make overs
(using photographs of premmie babies, thank you cards etc, create
and/or update documents in line with new RMHC branding, develop
activity pack for children staying in the house and possibly welcome
pack in conjunction with the House Manager.
Interior Design
Assistant
Students from Interior design and early childhood/education to work
together to develop a plan for play room and other areas in house.
Education student to provide information/tools regarding play and
development of children and children with disabilities. You will have
the opportunity to creatively re-design areas in consultation with staff.
Minimum of four themes required for design (jungle, beach or space).
Consideration required for older children's area and therapeutic
devices integrated in plan. You will be required to develop e
report/proposal to RMH outlining costs and research of other youth
spaces.
Supervisor and
Risk Management
Coordination
Assistant
You will maintain an appropriate level of security; assist families with
enquiries; meet and greet new families on arrival; process late
departures and after hours reservation requests; lock up premises;
distribute notes/emails and engage contractors. As an activity you may
complete a risk management analysis and Occupational Health & Safety
(OH & S) analysis of various programs conducted within the house, so
that when events or activities are planned a decision-making process is
affected which maximises safety and minimises risk. Consider visual
representation in form of flow-chart.
Housekeeping
Coordination
Assistant
This role would include some housekeeping/cleaning as well as the
opportunity to develop auditing systems for donated goods, storeroom
map, updating chemical database and so on.
Students would also have the opportunity to develop an asset register
and replenishment register to keep track of goods that require
purchasing , using or discarding (consider use by dates and stock
levels). An example room pack and photo album of how rooms should
be presented for subsequent volunteers may also be an activity.
Hospitality
Coordinator
You will ensure that XYZ is clean and presentable to ensure our patrons
feel comfortable with their accommodation. As a 'Make a Meal' activity
you may plan a communal meal, dessert or biscuits for the children or
families on premises. You may document a flyer and menu to advertise
your forthcoming activity and with the guidance of staff approach the
families to invite them to participate in cooking and/or eating. Children
may be particularly interested in helping cook a cake, muffins or
designer biscuits. Students studying Food Safety or dietician may also
develop recipe book or food safety charts/documents.
XYZ Club Event
Coordinator
Respond to administrative queries or requests in a timely and
courteous manner; coordinate mail outs, word processing, data entry,
email and other computing functions using a range of software
packages; sourcing resources for events, eg: Speakers, venues, catering
etc; monitoring of event budgets; assisting with project evaluation; and
liaising with community members. You will have autonomy within
various elements to add creative value with the support of staff.
Project Officer
(Early
Childhood/primary
education)
Assistant
Carry out assessment and program evaluation. Gain an understanding
of referral pathways and make appropriate referrals. Deliver XYZ
program in accordance to best practice and in a way that maintains
fidelity of an evidence-based approach. Work collaboratively with
family support workers and contribute to student case plans. Liaise
with external stakeholders; give and receive feedback on child
progress. Maintain accurate records. Participate in meetings,
supervision and performance reviews. Cooperate with the society in its
compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2000, as the XYZ
Society is committed to work practices that promote the highest
standards of health, safety and welfare of people at work; Adhere to
TBS policies and procedures, as well as those dictated by funding and
licencing authorities; maintain confidentiality and adhere to a
professional code of ethics as well as the National Health and Medical
Research Council's Australia Code for the Responsible Conduct of
Research (2007).
Project Officer
(Human Services
and Social Work)
Assistant
Carry out assessment and program evaluation. Gain an understanding
of referral pathways and make appropriate referrals. Deliver XYZ
program in accordance to best practice and in a way that maintains
fidelity of an evidence-based approach. Work collaboratively with
family support workers and contribute to student case plans. Liaise
with external stakeholders; give and receive feedback on child
progress. Maintain accurate records. Participate in meetings,
supervision and performance reviews. Cooperate with the society in its
compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2000, as the XYZ
Society is committed to work practices that promote the highest
standards of health, safety and welfare of people at work; Adhere to
XYZ policies and procedures, as well as those dictated by funding and
licencing authorities; maintain confidentiality and adhere to a
professional code of ethics as well as the National Health and Medical
Research Council's Australia Code for the Responsible Conduct of
Research (2007).
XYZ Policy &
Procedures
Development
Officer Assistant
Responsible for the XYZ volunteer policy development and
implementation with an understanding of organisational, state and
federal policy. Assist in the recruitment and induction of volunteers and
the provision of a volunteer program. Actively promote volunteering in
relation to program needs. Willingness to negotiate alternative
projects. Cooperate with the society in its compliance with the
Occupational Health & Safety Act 2000, as The XYZ Society is
committed to work practices that promote the highest standards of
health, safety and welfare of people at work; Adhere to XYZ policies
and procedures, as well as those dictated by funding and licencing
authorities; maintain confidentiality and adhere to a professional code
of ethics as well as the National Health and Medical Research Council's
Australia Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2007).
XYZ Research and
Evaluation Officer
Assistant
Handle & protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity. Assist
team members in the execution and evaluation of research projects.
Produce written and visual material for research reports and
presentations. Will negotiate potential projects. Cooperate with the
society in its compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act
2000, as the XYZ Society is committed to work practices that promote
the highest standards of health, safety and welfare of people at work;
Adhere to XYZ policies and procedures, as well as those dictated by
funding and licencing authorities; maintain confidentiality and adhere
to a professional code of ethics as well as the National Health and
Medical Research Council's Australia Code for the Responsible Conduct
of Research (2007).
Marketing and
Promotion
Assistant
To work with the marketing and project teams to plan, market and
promote the long day care and kindly with a view to increasing child
numbers in childcare.
Volunteer
Coordinator and
Parent Liaison
Assistant
To lead volunteer recruitment, support with induction and placement,
paperwork and on-going support with volunteers across the Early Years
Centres. Talking to parents about volunteer opportunities and other
agencies. Volunteer co-coordinator/parent liaison
XYZ Home
Visitation
Assistant
An opportunity exists to assist the XYZ Coordinator to provide home
visitation support to vulnerable and isolated families. You will help the
family develop a plan for their children in terms of access to various
services. You will be trained by the organisation in risk management
procedures with a view to providing visitations independently when
you are comfortable and appropriately trained. You may assist in
documenting tailored plans for the family based on their requirements.
Some parents may experience low literacy or a disability which requires
extra guidance in terms of supporting these parents to identify and
access services.
o Promote and model the value of play in the early years and
encourage parents/ carers to participate with their child in play-based
activities which promote child development, in particular social and
emotional development and early literacy and numeracy.
o Assist parents/carers to encourage reading and early literacy at
home.
o Assist parents/carers to encourage early numeracy at home.
o Assist parents/carers to engage their children in appropriate Early
Childhood Education and Care programs.
o Assist parents/carers to establish effective routines with children.
o To provide information relating to parenting issues and / or services
which assist families with these issues.
o To support transitions to kindly or other universal programs.
o To be a listening ear, someone to talk to.
o To reduce social isolation.
o Help ensure safety by bringing any incidents and/or concerns to
staff’s attention.
Intake, Asessment
and Referral Coordiantor
To work with the XYZ Centre and XYZ Community Centre to build
relationships and partnerships with the community and services, be the
link for families and complete referrals for support and refer onto
relevant organisations. To build a portfolio of support pathways and
referral processes to ensure that there is "no wrong or closed door". To
develop data collection systems and implement.
Early Years Centre
Early Childhood
Educators
An opportunity exists to participate in various programs offered by the
centre (Play programs, Cooking with Kids, Sing and Grow, Kindy and/or
long day care etc) to increase your knowledge of children’s and
parent’s needs. You will provide assistance as required with these
programs and complete administrational duties including maintaining
the toy library, contacting program participants, planning, preparation,
interacting with children, parent liaison, or data entry.
Youth Connections
Volunteer Mentor
As a XYZ Volunteer, you will be trained to support a wide range of
programs. Our XYZ Volunteers can offer valuable knowledge, time and
experience and help young people achieve positive outcomes. XYZ
Volunteers are able to support in a variety of activities including but not
limited to:
• One on one / group mentoring
• Language, literacy & numeracy tutoring
• Engagement activities
As an activity, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our
Educators and Youth Workers to plan and execute a recreational or
social activity that aims to enhance social interactions, team building
and self-confidence skills of the young person/group of young people.
Client Survey and
Research Assistant
Coordinate Client Survey.
- Print out client survey & letter
- Send out client survey in mass mail out
- Follow up phone interview with clients who didn't return their forms
- Collate responses from clients
-Prepare a draft report for auditoring purposes
Help with coordinating deliveries
- print meal labels
- Prepare a delivery run sheet
- pack esky's in preparation of a run
- coordinate volunteers and drivers
- prepare receipt of payment
- balance petty cash
Interview Assistant Record Oral History
Assist our Service audio (and possibly video) record our Service's Oral
history. This would involve interviewing - long standing volunteers;
- past committee members;
- and, possibly, long standing clients
There would be six people to interview. However, at least 2 of these
people may require more than 1 interview
Parents and Play
Group Support
Worker
Parents gather to discuss parental issues and simultaneously allow
children the opportunity to experience socialisation and enjoy
themselves. There are under 1's, Tiny Tots, and Play Group Programs.
You will gain exposure to the complications and concerns both
expectant and new parents experience, whilst also providing a space
for parents to find support. To provide a welcoming, safe and
supportive atmosphere, activities, craft and music is the order of the
day, and your activity will be to create an atmosphere suitable for both
parental support and children’s' fun. You will plan suitable games with
the support of volunteers and allow the parents time to converse whilst
you play with the children as appropriate. Please consider the
children's welfare with appropriate music or educational shows suitable
for the age group. You may also research information, resources, tips
and other wrap-around services suitable for parents with the support
of existing volunteers when engaged with the parents.
Creative Writing
Project Facilitator
Exploring poetry and writing which is meaningful for clients then
writing some of their own.
Garden Project
Facilitator
Developing a vegetable garden and advising how to maintain the
garden.
XYZ Program
Facilitator
iPad Development
Facilitator
Developing the XYZ domain on behalf of WMB: blog site, apps,
resources, etc.
Using iPads, developing personal profiles on iPads/tablets.
Life Stories Project
Facilitator
Talking with clients and families to develop and document personal
narratives.
Photography
Project Facilitator
Discussing with clients about the things that are important to them,
writing down information about them then going on field trips to
photograph them with disposable digital cameras. Then collating the
photos in a collage, book with editing, poster or story, memory book
for family. Students would be involved with client conversations,
assisting to use camera, going on field trips and collation of
information.
Marketing
Manager
Project Description
Planning, coordinating and producing an Art/Photographic Exhibition to
highlight the skills of People with a Disability and Senior Citizens.
Collaborating with other Service Providers in the Logan area that sell,
teach or provide materials in Art & Photography to hold stalls at this
exhibition and pay a min. fee to be part of this exhibition.
The Marketing Manager will develop skills in
• Market Research
• Marketing Planning
• Managing Personnel
• Advertising & Promotions
Artistic
Designer/Media
Manager
Project Description
Planning, coordinating and producing an Art/Photographic Exhibition to
highlight the skills of People with a Disability and Senior Citizens.
Collaborating with other Service Providers in the Logan area that sell,
teach or provide materials in Art & Photography to hold stalls at this
exhibition and pay a min. fee to be part of this exhibition.
The Design / Media Manager will develop skills in
• Creativity, strategic business sense and people skills
• Sharpen their critical thinking skills.
• Collaborate with other students to analyse problems and provide
practical solutions.
• Build their communication and conflict resolution skills