pd volunteer stitch sewing program
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About Us:
Diversitat, also known as Geelong Ethnic Communities Council, is a registered charitywhose history reaches back more than thirty years. Diversitat represents over 70,000people of all ethnic and cultural heritages throughout the Geelong region and has 38affiliated communities. From a single office of five staff in 1976, Diversitat has grown tooperate over 10 sites in Geelong and one in Colac. Today Diversitat operates as aregistered charity delivering a wide range of programs and services throughout theBarwon Region and beyond.
Stitch Sewing Program:
The Stitch Sewing Program brings women from diverse cultural backgrounds togetherwith volunteers and allows participants to share the sewing skills from their cultureswhile developing new skills through interaction and learning from each other.Theprogram is designed to teach sewing skills and encourages development of Englishskills and social connections in a welcoming environment. We are always seeking newvolunteers to be involved for this program, so if you have some free time, know how tosew and like to empower women we would like to hear from you.
Our Vision:
To empower individuals and communities to reach their full potential.
Our Mission:
Since its inception, our core mission has been to ensure that ethnic groups,organisations and individuals are given the opportunity to develop their potential andfulfil their aspirations as equal members of the community.
Our Values
Dignity, respect and acceptance are basic values defining our humanity and must be
afforded to every individual in our society. We value an ecologically sustainable
environment and promote and celebrate harmony, cultural diversity peace and social
justice in our society.
Stitch Sewing Program
Volunteer
Role Description
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Volunteer role outline As a Volunteer within the Stitch Sewing Program, it isexpected that you will:
Commit two to three hours a week of your time to theprogram;
Adhere to the instructions provided by the programcoordinator
Be willing to learn and open to working with womenfrom different cultural backgrounds.
A volunteer with the Stitch Sewing Program is required to:
Comply with all Diversitat policies and proceduresrelating to the program including the Volunteer Policy,Confidentiality, Code of Conduct, Complaints /Grievances; and,
Seek the support of staff at Diversitat relating to anyconcerns or issues they have encountered whilstvolunteering.
Characteristics and
skills required
The successful applicant will possess:
An understanding of and empathy with people fromdiverse cultural backgrounds;
Sewing skills.
A patient and non judgemental attitude;
Ability to be able to work independently
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Aged over 18 years.
Proficiency in using the English language, both writtenand oral.
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What you get out of it Practical experience working with people with culturaland linguistically diverse backgrounds.
A chance to be a part of, and share your community.
An opportunity to empower and support people whoare newly arrived in Australia.
Time commitment Two to three hours per week (minimum 12 monthcommitment).
11am to 2pm on Wednesdays11am to 3pm on Thursdays
Volunteers will also have to commit to initial training sessions,workshops (as required).
Location The Stitch Sewing Program is based in the Womens Shedat the Northern Community Hub, Norlane.
Reports to Stitch Sewing Program Coordinator
Application process:
All applicants are required to submit a cover letter addressing applicants characteristics
and skills as well as a current CV with two referees listed.
Please send all applications to the Volunteer Coordinator at
Successful applicants will be notified of their progress shortly after interviews and will be
expected to be available for a cross cultural training session and program induction in
the following weeks.
Please note all volunteer positions are subject to a police records check.
Any further questions, contact Anita Boras at [email protected]
or on 5260 6000.
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