Volunteer - Workshop Assistant

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

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

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

Details of the role:

The role of a Volunteer Workshop Assistant is to assist directly in the preparation and set up of wheelchairs and other equipment. Each of our clients have individual ergonomic requirements; you will be working closely with our workshop staff to modify and tailor mobility devices for our clients. 

This role will suit people who are experienced in and comfortable using power tools. We are looking for Engineers (or Engineering students), trades people, or those with experience modifying equipment. 

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Provides you with a sense of purpose, personal and professionalgrowth 

• Make a positive contribution to the Cerebral Palsycommunity 

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

• Develop confidence and build newskills 

Dates & Times:

We are looking for volunteers who can commit toone day per week.

• Days: Monday - Friday

• Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm (4 hours) 

• Location: CPA Tuggerah  

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Friendly and personable 

• A team player with the ability to work well with others 

• Reliable and punctual 

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to effectively perform required tasks 

• Experience and expertise in using hand tools and machinery to undertake adjustments and modification as required    

Role requirements: 

• 16 years and above 

• NDIS Worker Screening 

• Working with Children Check (NSW) 

*Important information:  

Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currentlyseeking, or havesought, medical treatment for which you think mayimpact your ability tovolunteer. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive environment and engagingvolunteerswith diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may berequired tosupport you in the recruitment process,and to be successful and safeat CPA.

 Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of ourclients and students and volunteers.As such we encourage all volunteers be vaccinated against COVID-19.Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds,advocates for, and protects the  rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We areachild safe organisation and all workers are responsibleto adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.  

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

How to Apply:

Please click 'Apply' to complete your application. If you have any questions about the role or require any reasonable adjustments toenable you to equitablyparticipate in the recruitmentprocess,please contactElaine Young at volunteer@cerebralpalsy.org.au.