The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this opportunity on behalf of Austin Health.
The Art Therapy Program is seeking volunteers with fortnightly Monday and/or Wednesday availability to help the Art Therapist run the art therapy group smoothly by providing art equipment and materials for participants. No art experience required.
What You’ll Do:
- Set up/pack up of workshop
- Replenish art supplies including art brushes, paint, collage, other materials
- Help transport patients by wheelchair to and from the ward to workshop
- Make tea/coffee for participants
- Clean up at the end of the session
- Keep the workshop tidy and organised
What We’re Looking For:
- A welcoming personality with great people skills
- Good verbal communication and organisational abilities
- Ability to express empathy, respect for others, and able to work with diverse range of patients
- The capacity to understand and help others proactively whilst maintaining clear boundaries of responsibility
- Willingness to be supportive and assist as required
- Patience and understanding with confused patients
About Austin Health:
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.
Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre:
Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre is dedicated to providing the best rehabilitation services in Australia, complemented by creative therapies including art, music and horticultural therapy.
Volunteer Requirements:
- National Police Check
- Annual Flu Vaccination
- Working with Children Check
- Volunteers at Austin Health are 18+
- Minimum 12 month availability and commitment to volunteer
Austin Health will fund the cost of the police check, annual flu vaccinations, immunisation screening and vaccinations for vaccine-preventable disease.
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