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Woollahra Municipal Council
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Table of Contents Bushcare Volunteer ................................................................................... 3
Local History Library Volunteer ................................................................... 5
Volunteer Text Corrector – Indexing project (Local History Library) ................. 7
Home Library Service Volunteer .................................................................. 9
Book Fair Assistant ................................................................................. 11
Youth Volunteer – Children’s and Young Adult Library ................................ 12
Cultural Projects Assistant – Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize ....................... 13
Cultural Projects Assistant ....................................................................... 15
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Volunteer Limitations (ie: What a volunteer cannot do in this role) Breach OHS, and Bushcare policy; Wear inappropriate clothing such as open shoes. Work on hazardous site such as slopes, and under trees with hanging limbs; be under the influence of drugs and alcohol; and spray herbicides. Essential Criteria: (eg:, communication skills, skills, experiences, interests etc) Willingness to work towards the goals and objectives of Woollahra Municipal Council
Bushcare Development Program, and Bushcare Policy. Enthusiasm and a genuine concern for the natural environment. Eagerness to undertake training in the methods and principles of bush regeneration. Ability to attend as many on site days as possible
Desirable Criteria
Previous experience in volunteering, especially in natural areas, Understanding of and a commitment to environmental issues relating to the conservation of
natural areas Knowledge of good jokes. Benefits: placement, as far as possible, in the type of volunteer work which suits their skills and/or
interests; a position description which clearly outlines the volunteer’s specific responsibilities; insurance which covers injury at the Council and while travelling to and from the Council for
their volunteer work; relevant orientation and a Training Manual; supervision of their operations and training when required; programs that are adequately resourced and situations avoided which result in out-of-
pocket expenses or allowances being paid to volunteers; freedom from pressure to undertake activities they feel unable or ill-equipped to complete,
or feel go beyond the original reason for their volunteering; feedback regarding performance; support, encouragement and appreciation for their efforts; and sunscreen and gloves to be issued if they are working outdoors. Training Required: Values of urban Bushland; OHS & EEO; Native plant and weed identification. Special Conditions: Need to provide your own hat and a sturdy pair of boots. We will provide sunscreen and insect repellent. Contact person for more information: Rudi Adlmayer - Bushcare Liaison Officer - Ph: 0423 020 648
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Screening Required: Police check References from 2 people of good standing in the community Disclosure of existing medical conditions as required by Council Training Required: In-house training and supervision by Local History staff OH&S and EEO principles Emergency procedure and evacuation training Contact person for more information: Local History Librarian Ph: 9391 7942 Fax: 9362 0111 Email: [email protected]
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Knowledge that you are helping to preserve paper records which are unique to the Woollahra municipality
Screening Required: Police check References from 2 people of good standing in the community Disclosure of existing medical conditions as required by Council Confirmation of ability to read copperplate style writing, and basic computer skills Training Required: In-house training and supervision by Local History staff OH&S and EEO principles Emergency procedure and evacuation training Contact person for more information: Local History Librarian Ph: 9391 7942 Fax: 9362 0111 Email: [email protected]
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Essential Qualities and Criteria: Genuine care and concern for the elderly Reasonable level of fitness because resources can be quite heavy Reliability Benefits: Satisfaction in providing a much appreciated service The enjoyment and rewards of building a friendship with the client Knowledge that you are improving the client’s quality of life Screening Required: Police check References from 2 people of good standing in the community Medical from own GP to determine fitness to carry resources Signing of confidentiality agreement Training Required: 2 hours in-house training covering duty of care, confidentiality, disability awareness Council Manual Handling as places become available Option to do VAST training at Randwick Information and Community Centre Direct hands on induction, training and supervision OH&S and EEO Principles Emergency procedure & evacuation training Contact person for more information: Special Client Services Officer Ph: 9391 7100 Email: [email protected]
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Volunteers may have a special interests in art, history or culture or an enthusiasm for the visual arts.
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Training Required: Direct hands on induction, training and supervision OH&S and EEO Principles Emergency procedure & evacuation training Contact person for more information: Cultural Development Coordinator Ph: 9391 7135 Email: [email protected]
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Opportunity to develop skills in the planning and implementation of cultural projects. Opportunity to meet others who have an interest in cultural development Be a valuable member of the Community Service team. Contribute to the cultural development of the community. Contact person for more information: Cultural Development Coordinator Ph: 9391 7135 Email: [email protected]