Volunteer - Therapy 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 Connect and Communicate Day Out offers kids and teenagers the opportunity to enhance their communication skills through the functional use of their AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication) system.

The program provides a motivating, enjoyable and social group environment for participants to model and observe the use of AAC devices in different scenarios and environments. Kids and teens develop specific skills training for the AAC user and their communication partners in a group setting. 

Benefits of volunteering:

• Build experience engaging with children with disabilities 

• Witness and contribute to strength and capacity building through evidence-based approaches 

• Work in a team of experienced health professionals  

• Collaboratively work towards client goals 

• Learn about the variety of services offered by Cerebral Palsy Alliance 

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

Dates & Times:

Monday 28th & Tuesday 29th September and Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd October

9.30am - 1.30pm

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Contribute to an engaging, goal oriented and strength-based group dynamic 

• Support kids 1:1 to engage with goal directed therapy 

• Help with set up and pack down for activities 

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