Volunteer Curriculum Developer - West Welcome Wagon

This role is advertised by Volunteer West, the volunteer resource centre of Australian Multicultural Community Services, on behalf of West Welcome Wagon.

Organisation description:

West Welcome Wagon is a grassroots, volunteer-powered not-for-profit organisation based in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Since 2013, West Welcome Wagon has been dedicated to welcoming and supporting people seeking asylum and refugees as they rebuild their lives in Australia through the provision of practical material aid.

West Welcome Wagon also creates opportunities for local volunteers and businesses to build welcoming and connected communities, while promoting sustainability through the reuse of quality pre-loved goods.

Position description:

West Welcome Wagon is seeking an experienced Volunteer Curriculum Developer to co-design practical employment pathway training materials for people seeking asylum and refugees.

In this role, the volunteer will:

• Review the training structure and participant needs
• Develop clear module outlines, session content and facilitator notes
• Create practical learning activities using plain and accessible language
• Apply culturally responsive and trauma-informed principles
• Participate in a project meeting, review process and handover session
• Training topics may include communication, teamwork, interview skills, job search strategies, resumes, cover letters and Australian workplace culture.

Skills required:

• Experience in learning and development, curriculum design, workforce training, adult education, community education, human resources or a related field
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to create clear and accessible learning materials
• Ability to work respectfully with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Knowledge of the Australian employment landscape, trauma-informed practice or culturally responsive design would be highly regarded.

Location:

Remote or hybrid with occasional meetings at West Welcome Wagon, Unit 3, 42-46 Vella Drive, Sunshine West VIC 3020.

Time required:

Estimated 15 to 20 hours total.

Commitment required:

Short-term project-based commitment. Timelines can be discussed with the volunteer.

Other requirements:

• Current Working With Children Check, or willingness to obtain one before starting
• Attend a brief volunteer induction session
• Sign West Welcome Wagon Volunteer Agreement

Benefits volunteers will get from this role:

• Use professional skills to make a meaningful community impact
• Support employment pathways for people seeking asylum and refugees
• Flexible remote volunteering with occasional meetings in Sunshine West
• Be part of a supportive and values-driven team
• Build experience in skilled volunteering, community education and employment pathway support