Night Cafe Volunteer - Brisbane QLD
Core
Provide a safe, after-hours space for young people (ages 12-25) experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in inner-city Brisbane by serving meals, providing access to facilities, and connecting them with services.
Role type
Volunteer support worker
Builds
Safe community space and referral pathways for vulnerable youth
Domain
Social services / Youth support / Homelessness
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Empathy, confidentiality, professional boundaries, child protection awareness, information and referral
Preferred skills
Conversational skills, ability to relate to diverse lived experiences, knowledge of mental illness and substance abuse issues
Responsibilities
Serve hot meals, provide access to toilets and showers, engage with young people informally, observe confidentiality and child protection procedures, maintain professional boundaries, learn about issues affecting young people