V-Street Team Volunteer
Core
Weekend volunteers assist people experiencing mental health crises, intoxication, and overdose in Launceston CBD, providing practical support and safe transport.
Role type
Volunteer community safety officer
Builds
Community safety and support services for vulnerable youth and adults
Domain
Social services / Community safety
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
First Aid, mental health first aid, crisis response, communication, teamwork
Preferred skills
Prior experience in community services, open-mindedness
Responsibilities
Assist people experiencing mental health crises or vulnerability, Assist people experiencing effects of intoxication and overdose, Provide practical support including First Aid, Work proactively to promote safe partying, Help people access safe transport home, Volunteer on Saturday nights
Seniority
Entry-level volunteer