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One-day Support Volunteer, NAIDOC Family Fun Day Event (25CfC_FamFunEvt_2200) Bankstown, NSW

Location: Paul Keating Park, The Mall Bankstown NSW 2200
Position Type: One-day Support Volunteer, NAIDOC Event (25CfC_FamFunEvt_2200) NSW
Time Commitment: One-day Event Saturday 5th July, 9am to 4pm including a 1hr Volunteer briefing prior to the event. Choose an all-day, AM or PM shift. Full day 9am to 4pm, AM shift 9am to 1pm and/or PM shift 12noon to 4pm (including one induction/briefing)

Support Volunteers for this event will help with the smooth running of the 2025 NAIDOC Family Funday Event. During this one-day event, volunteers will assist with set-up/pack-down of activities as well as activity supervision, queue control and general assistance for patrons. Volunteers will support the smooth running of this one-day community event.

Through this rewarding one-day event on Saturday 5th July, support volunteers will assist the operation of the NAIDOC – Family Fun Day by supporting the Communities for Children team to deliver activities, First Nations Elders and community members.

Volunteers are likely to experience a sense of satisfaction in giving back to the community, skill development, social interaction, increased awareness of community engagement and participation in a fun day out for patrons. This role provides the opportunity to use and enhance communication and relationship skills, alongside other passionate team members

Key tasks:

Volunteers will support by:

Assisting in set-up and pack-down of event activities, i.e. face painting, cultural art activities, information stalls etc.
Assist and support for First Nations Elders, engaging in conversations, some may need assistance to walk, assisting with supplying beverages i.e. water, coffee, tea etc.
Assisting the Communities for Children team to supervise activities, engagement with event patrons; queue control, photo consent forms and other general duties where needed, to provide a positive experience for the local community
There is a physical requirement for this role, volunteers must be willing and able to be on their feet most of day, roles can be adapted to individual abilities
Assisting stall holders, entertainers and contractors with lunch breaks, toilet breaks, providing them with water and other refreshments if/as needed
Engaging and supporting event patrons i.e. assisting with directions
Supporting Canterbury Bankstown City Council with event activities
General duties that include clean-up of event grounds. Picking up and removing any trash left on grounds, tables
Report any hazards or risks, i.e., toilets not working

Competencies / Desirable skills:

Volunteers must be 18yrs and over to apply
Desirable – First Nations Cultural Awareness
Confidence in engaging and supporting First Nations Elders and community
Excellent soft and interpersonal skills
Be adaptable as tasks may vary/change
Ability to display patience, openness and a welcoming manner
Some tasks may involve skills in arts or crafts
Ability to follow and provide clear and concise directions under guidance from the Volunteer Manager

Required checks:

Child Protection Check - Valid NSW WWCC (Working with Children Check)

To apply for this role, click on the link below and use this code when submitting your application: 25CfC_FamFunEvt_2200

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