The Neighbourhood Project Volunteer

MarionLIFE is seeking volunteers (neighbours) for the Neighbourhood Project to assist community members in one-off tasks around their homes.

Some ideas of the types of work this group could do include:

• Tidying in front or back yards to increase functionality
• Organising kitchen cupboards to make healthy cooking easier
• Cleaning carpets or living rooms to make comfortable spaces for hosting
• Washing windows to let more light in
• Helping with some veggie planting/patch preparing the ideas are endless and will be driven by the community.

If you like the idea of supporting your neighbours in a very practical way, and you do not mind getting a little dirty and working as part of a team, we would love to hear from you. We would love to hear from people with all kinds of diverse skills and experiences.

Possible Specific Tasks and Duties:

• Participate in one-off working bee activities alongside the volunteer team
• Facilitate a positive, kind, and supportive experience for both your fellow teammates and the community member/s whom you are assisting
• Help to respond to issues that may arise, under the leadership of the team leader/s

What you bring:

• An enthusiastic and empathetic approach to the work
• The ability to relate with sensitivity to a wide range of people
• Some understanding of the impact of loneliness, isolation, and mental health struggles
• The ability to work alone and as part of a team
• The ability to maintain confidentiality according to MarionLIFE policies
• A willingness to work toward the goals of MarionLIFE Community Services Inc.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A keen sense of humour and ability to respect values that may differ from your own
• Your most reliable, punctual and flexible self!

Other Requirements:

• A current DHS Working with Children Check. If you do not have this, we can support you to gain this