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Volunteer Youth Driver Trainer (Hunter Drive for Life)- Hamilton, NSW

The Salvation Army Australia

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Oasis aims to offer critical points of intervention and support for homeless and disadvantaged young people between 16-25 years of age. Drive for Life is a driver training and mentoring program that equips young people who are overcoming adversity, to obtain their drivers licence. The program removes the barriers to achieving a licence and provides a pathway towards positive role models, developing independent life skills and improving employment prospects.

The Volunteer Driving Supervisor will be required to sit in the car with program participants, assist in logging necessary hours, reinforce safe driving skills and ensure all road rules and regulations are followed. Volunteers are intrinsic to the success of the program and participant; they will be providing much needed on-going support and mentorship to program participants. To help set volunteers up for success, they will be provided with necessary training, on-going support and become a valued member of the Oasis team. Volunteers will have access to Salvation Army vehicles for the purposes of this volunteer role.

Volunteering with The Salvation Army is a great opportunity to actively support one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit organisations. It will also help you gain experience, skills and knowledge in a highly supportive environment. At The Salvation Army we care about our volunteers and are dedicated to ensuring your experience is both rewarding and memorable. You can go home every day knowing you’ve contributed to something special.

Personal Qualities/Attributes Required for Role

Unrestricted Driver Licence – held minimum of 3 years Ability to demonstrate a high level of maturity and leadership skills Reliable and committed to the volunteer position Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to build rapport with young people from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds Empathetic and understanding approach to working with young people Ability to placate complicated or stressful situations Ability to work in a team and autonomously when required Ability to work with professional discretion and confidentiality A respect and willingness to work within the ethos of The Salvation Army Previous social and community service work experience in the youth service sector highly desirable Knowledge of First Aid Experience supervising Learner Driver’s

Mandatory requirements of the Role

Willingness to undertake The Salvation Army’s Criminal History Record Check (at the organisation’s expense) Willingness to obtain Working with Children Check Willingness to engage in training provided for the role Current unrestricted Driver Licence – held for a minimum of 3 years

Time Commitment

2 - 4 hours a week/fortnight 5 Days 9.30am – 4pm or school hours (some evenings may be required depending on student needs) Minimum 3-month commitment requested