Location
Croudace Bay, NSW, Australia
Volunteer Opportunity: Mighty Kids Program
Mighty Kids is a one-week intensive program run by Cerebral Palsy Alliance for children and teens with cerebral palsy. The program focuses on improving bimanual skills and motor functions through engaging, goal-directed therapy.
Volunteer Role
Volunteers support therapy teams and participants. You can volunteer for one week or the entire program. Continuity of volunteers across the program is ideal. Volunteers do not assist with direct care duties (e.g., mealtime assistance, personal care, lifting, medication, or transport) unless training has been provided.
Program Dates & Times
19th - 23rd January, 9am to 3pm
Benefits of Volunteering
* Make a positive contribution to the Cerebral Palsy community
* Gain hands-on experience working with children and teens with cerebral palsy and similar conditions
* Develop confidence and build new skills
* Explore new experiences, make social connections, and support career growth
* Enjoy a sense of purpose and personal development
Tasks & Responsibilities
* Contribute to an engaging, goal-oriented, strength-based group environment
* Support kids 1:1 to engage in goal-directed therapy
* Assist with activity set-up and pack-down
Role Requirements
* Age 16+
* NDIS Worker Screening
* Working With Children Check (NSW)
* Working With Vulnerable People Check (ACT)
* Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses that may impact your ability to volunteer.
We encourage all volunteers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Equal Opportunity & Safety
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The organisation upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a child safe organisation and all workers are required to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct. CPA is a smoke-free workplace including on and around CPA sites and vehicles.
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