Overview
Location Allambie Heights, NSW, Australia
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy and similar conditions. Join our community of volunteers to make a difference to the lives of people with cerebral palsy and similar conditions and grow your skills and experience as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous. At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We welcome interest from volunteers with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Details Of The Role
The role of a Volunteer Workshop Assistant is to assist in the preparation and set up of wheelchairs and other equipment. Each of our clients have individual ergonomic requirements, you will be working closely with our workshop staff to modify and tailor mobility devices for our clients. This role will suit people who are experienced in and are comfortable using power tools. We are looking for Engineers (or Engineering students), trades people, or those with experience modifying equipment.
Benefits Of Volunteering
* Provides you with a sense of purpose, personal and professional growth
* Make a positive contribution to the Cerebral Palsy community
* Support you to make a career change, explore new experiences and make new social connections
* Develop confidence and build new skills
* Gain hands on experience working with children and adults with cerebral palsy and similar conditions
Dates & Times
We are looking for volunteers who can commit to one day per week.
Days: Monday - Friday
Times: 10:00am - 2:00pm (4 hours)
Location: Allambie Heights
Tasks & Responsibilities
* Friendly and personable
* A team player with the ability to work well with others
* Reliable and punctual
* Demonstrated essential knowledge to effectively perform required tasks
* Experience and expertise in using hand tools and machinery to undertake adjustments and modification as required
Role Requirements
* 16 years and above
* NDIS Worker Screening
* Working with Children Check (NSW)
* Important information:
Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currently seeking, or have sought, medical treatment for which you think may impact your ability to volunteer. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive environment and engaging volunteers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support you in the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe at CPA.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and students and volunteers. As such we encourage all volunteers be vaccinated against COVID-19. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance 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 responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct. CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.
How To Apply
Please click 'Apply' to complete your application. If you have any questions about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process please contact Christopher O'Neill on .
Application Close Date: 26/11/2026 11:59 PM
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