Volunteer Lifestyles Assistant

About the role

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is looking for Lifestyles Assistants to support its team at the Hunter Centre in Beresfield on Wednesdays and/or Fridays from 10am to 2pm. Any two-hour window within those times is appreciated. The Lifestyles services help young people and adults co-design their own programs, develop social skills, learn life skills, achieve goals and find a vocation or employment, through youth programs, centre-based day programs and home and community programs.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Lifestyles team and clients with cookery sessions, social activities, choir and arts and crafts.
• Respectfully engage and connect with people of various ability levels, allowing them time to communicate and express themselves.
• Actively engage clients in a fun, creative and innovative way.
• Do not assist with direct client care duties unless trained, such as mealtime assistance, personal care, lifting and positioning, medication or transport.

Required profile

• Aged 16 years and above.
• NDIS Worker Screening.
• Working with Children Check (NSW).
• Volunteers should disclose any current or past injuries or illnesses that might affect their ability to volunteer; reasonable adjustments can be made.
• Volunteers are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

What we offer

• A sense of purpose and personal and professional growth.
• The chance to contribute positively to the Cerebral Palsy community.
• Support to make a career change, explore new experiences and make new social connections.
• Confidence building and skill development.
• Hands-on experience working with children and adults with cerebral palsy and similar conditions.

To apply, use the Apply button on the listing. Applications close on 30 January 2027.