Relief Administration Volunteer - Auburn, Australia - Asylum Seekers Centre

Asylum Seekers Centre

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Auburn, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

11th April, 2023:

Volunteer Position:
Relief Administration Volunteer

Service Area:
Intensive Support

Purpose / Objective:
Provide support to the Project Management Coordinator and caseworkers in the allocation of relief funds.

Reports to:
Project Management Coordinator

Commitment Period:
Minimum 3 months (The role is ongoing)

Days and hours required per week:One day a week of your choice, 3-4 hours a week between 10 and 3. Flexible start and finish time. Work is done remotely with possible visits to the Centre in Newtown for meetings and/or training.

Duties and Tasks:

Undertake administrative tasks to assist the people we support to obtain financial support
Conduct strong followup of outstanding document requirements and ensure handover of pending tasks to Relief Administration volunteers the following day.
Use telephone interpreters and Google Translate to articulate relief requirements to clients with limited English capacity.
Review information and data to ensure compliance with both ASC and grant funding requirements.
Liaise and collaborate with various ASC departments when further information is required.

Selection Criteria

Experience in working with people from different backgrounds, cultures, religions and walks of life
Advanced computer skills, knowledge of Google Suite are highly desirable
Strong data entry and written communication skills
Ability to coordinate and organise resources
Ability to multitask, take initiative and work autonomously
Flexibility and willingness to take on extra tasks as appropriate
Ability to adhere to policies in relation to code of conduct, boundaries and confidentiality
Capacity to work and make phone calls from home in a private and safe environment
Speaking a second language is highly appreciated

General Conditions

All ASC volunteers are required to:

Adhere to ASC's vision, purpose and values
Attend ASC Volunteer orientation, induction and training
Act at all times in accordance with ASC's Code of Conduct, Boundaries, Confidentiality and Child Protection Policies
Comply with Work, Health and Safety systems
Sign a volunteering from home (VFH) agreement and read our VFH guidelines.
Comply with Incident Management Procedures and emergency protocols
Demonstrate respectful and welcoming behaviour with all people at ASC in culturally appropriate ways
Undertake a NSW Working with Children Check prior to commencement and ensure it is uptodate
Support a childsafe organisation by undertaking screening for suitability to work with children and vulnerable people and to comply with relevant state/territory legislative requirements