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Our current volunteering opportunities are listed below. For information about volunteering with Mission Australia email
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Home Tutors
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Home Tutors |
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Become a home tutor and teach basic English to a newly-arrived migrant or refugee in their home for 1 hour a week. Volunteers can also teach a community class at a local library, school, church or settlement services provider. Volunteers are needed in metro Sydney, especially Auburn, Bankstown, Blacktown, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Campsie, Fairfield, Greenacre, Hurstville-St George, the Inner West, Lakemba, Liverpool, Parramatta & Punchbowl. A Criminal History Check is imandatory for all volunteers. |
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Dates |
Time |
| Bankstown |
Saturday (4) |
18 February – 10 March |
9 am – 1 pm |
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Wednesday (4) |
22 February – 14 March |
1 pm – 5 pm |
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| Parramatta |
Saturday (3) |
18 February – 3 March |
9 am – 2 pm |
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Tuesday (4) |
13 March – 3 April |
1 pm – 5 pm |
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| Chippendale |
Wednesday (4) |
22 February – 14 March |
1 pm – 5 pm |
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Saturday (4) |
25 February – 18 March |
9 am – 1 pm |
febfast
| Role |
Outbound telemarketing |
| Description |
The position requires outstanding English communication skills and a good telephone manner. |
| Dates |
31 January – 2 February 2012 |
| Hours |
4:00 – 7:00 pm |
| Location |
L7 580 George St, Sydney NSW 2000 |
| Contact |
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Common Ground Sydney
| Role |
Community Garden Facilitator |
| Description |
The position of Community Gardener facilitator is to support formerly homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged residents of Common Ground and the surrounding locality. The Community Gardener/facilitator is intended to assist clients in developing skills/knowledge enabling them to tend to the community garden on site. All materials will be provided. Also creating a constructive environment to encourage social engagement within their community. |
| Hours |
1 to 2 hours per week |
| Location |
Common Ground Sydney, 31 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050 |
| Contact |
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| Role |
Pilates Instructor |
| Description |
The position of Pilates instructor is to support homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged clients of the Common Ground Sydney community services. This program intends to assist clients with their stress management and workout needs and to create constructive pathways out of homelessness and to be socially engaged with their community. |
| Hours |
1 to 2 hours per week. |
| Location |
Common Ground Sydney, 31 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050 |
| Contact |
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| Role |
First Contact |
| Description |
The purpose of the role of the First Contact volunteer is to be the first port of call for visitors, contractors, callers and tenants of Common Ground Camperdown. |
| Hours |
Negotiable – but at least four hours per shift. |
| Location |
Common Ground Sydney, 31 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050 |
| Contact |
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| Role |
Art Teacher |
| Description |
The position of Art teacher is to support formerly homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged residents of Common Ground and the surrounding locality. The Art Class is intended to assist clients with developing their artistic and creative side. Also, creating constructive to encourage social engagement within their community. |
| Hours |
1 to 2 hours per week |
| Location |
Common Ground Sydney, 31 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050 |
| Contact |
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| Role |
Book Club Facilitator |
| Description |
The position of Book Club facilitator is to support formerly homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged residents of Common Ground and the surrounding locality. The Book Club facilitator is intended to assist clients in creating a group dedicated to reading and discussing books, magazine or newspaper articles or any appropriate material. Also creating a constructive environment to encourage social engagement within their community. |
| Hours |
1 to 2 hours per week |
| Location |
Common Ground Sydney, 31 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050 |
| Contact |
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| Role |
Creative Writing Teacher |
| Description |
The position of Creative Writing teacher is to support homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged clients of the Mission Australia Centre community services. This program intends to assist clients with their creative side and explore the art of writing expressive and abstract stories. Also to create constructive pathways out of homelessness and to be socially engaged with their community. |
| Hours |
1 to 2 hours per week |
| Location |
Common Ground Sydney, 31 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050 |
| Contact |
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| Role |
Meditation Instructor |
| Description |
The position of Meditation instructor is to support homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged clients of the Common Ground Sydney community. This program intends to assist clients with stress management and to create pathways to relaxation. |
| Hours |
1 to 2 hours per week |
| Location |
Common Ground Sydney, 31 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050 |
| Contact |
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| Role |
Outdoor Fitness Instructor |
| Description |
The position of Creative Writing teacher is to support homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged clients of the Mission Australia Centre community services. This program intends to assist clients with their creative side and explore the art of writing expressive and abstract stories. Also to create constructive pathways out of homelessness and to be socially engaged with their community. |
| Hours |
1 to 2 hours per week |
| Location |
Common Ground Sydney, 31 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050 |
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| Role |
Yoga Instructor |
| Description |
The position of Yoga and Meditation teacher is to support homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged clients of the Mission Australia Centre community services. This program intends to assist clients with their stress management and workout needs and to create constructive pathways out of homelessness and to be socially engaged with their community. |
| Hours |
1 to 2 hours per week |
| Location |
Common Ground Sydney, 31 Pyrmont Bridge Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050 |
| Contact |
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Mission Australia Centre
| Role |
Yoga Teacher |
| Description |
To provide a Yoga workshop for clients at The Mission Australia Centre and provide feedback on the clients’ progress to the Program Coordinator. This role also requires provision of positive feedback on the student’s progress and encourages the student’s continued focus on achieving their set goals. The role will also include other duties as directed by the Program Coordinator. |
| Hours |
1 hour per week |
| Location |
Mission Australia Centre, 19 Denham Street Surry Hills NSW 2010 |
| Contact |
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| Role |
Art History Teacher |
| Description |
We are currently seeking an art history teacher to volunteer at the Mission Australia Centre. At the Mission Australia Centre we have a number of very interested individuals that are always looking to explore many facets of art. The class would like to explore aspects behind artists and their artworks. Facilitating the study would be up to the volunteer. |
| Hours |
The session would run once a week for one to two hours for 6 to 8 weeks. |
| Location |
Mission Australia Centre, 19 Denham Street Surry Hills NSW 2010 |
| Contact |
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| Role |
Pilates Instructor |
| Description |
We are currently seeking a Pilates instructor to volunteer at the Mission Australia Centre. The session would run on once a week for an hour (we are flexible on the day and time) and the sessions would be ongoing. The session will help our clients develop core strength as well as help with the personal relaxation process. |
| Hours |
Once a week |
| Location |
Mission Australia Centre, 19 Denham Street Surry Hills NSW 2010 |
| Contact |
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| Role |
Catalyst University Learning Partners |
| Description |
The Catalyst University Program has been running at the Mission Australia Centre for over five years, providing students with credit points towards University education. Catalyst University Learning Partners are needed. |
| Hours |
Wednesday 17:30 – 19:00 |
| Location |
Mission Australia Centre, 19 Denham Street Surry Hills NSW 2010 |
| Contact |
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