Program Support Volunteer - Murray Bridge

You will be assisting in our Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program which is offered to jobseekers, aged 17-60, who are experiencing disadvantage, and would like to improve their foundation skills. The SEE Program is delivered weekly from our Murray Bridge, Berri and Mount Gambier sites and assists participants by:

• Improving reading, writing, numeracy and digital skills for further study
• Strengthening speaking and listening abilities
• Learning digital literacy skills for the workplace
• Understanding job advertisements and applying for jobs as well as developing interview skills
• Building confidence through work experience placements

The program is tailored to participant’s abilities and goals and is delivered flexibly.

As a Program Support Volunteer you will assist our training team by providing support to participants with:

• their writing, reading and computer skills
• assistance to access online learning platforms
• wellbeing support

A high level of patience and communication together with a commitment to providing a supportive environment is essential. Ideally you will have a sound understanding of the barriers our clients may be facing. Flexible volunteer hours can be arranged.

About Us:

SYC exists so everyone can succeed.

We invest back into the community, helping tens of thousands of people every year to create a life without disadvantage, to build sustainable independence and to experience wellbeing in all areas of their lives.

A non-profit human services organisation, SYC was founded in 1958 to support young people experiencing disadvantage in Adelaide. We now operate nationally, supporting more than 57,000 people annually with housing, education, employment, justice, health and disability services.

We are proud to work with people who are passionate and professional, who encourage and value diversity, who are courageous, creative and, most importantly, believe in people’s potential. Our vision of wellbeing, independence and opportunity for everyone encompasses the people we work with, as well as the people who work for SYC.

SYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud of our diverse workforce both paid and volunteer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with disability to apply. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

SYC is a Child Safe organisation and will require the successful volunteer to complete a Working with Children Check, National Police Check and Safe Environments for Children & Young People, Volunteer Training and other organisational requirements relevant to the role.