Night Cafe Youth Support 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.
Role type
Youth Support Volunteer
Builds
Safe community space and support pathways for vulnerable youth
Domain
Social services / Youth homelessness support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Empathy, communication, ability to relate to diverse backgrounds, confidentiality awareness, ability to learn about mental illness and substance abuse issues
Preferred skills
Psychological First Aid (PFA) training completion
Responsibilities
Respond with Psychological First Aid as needed, communicate and engage with young people face-to-face and via phone, pass on relevant information while maintaining confidentiality, support young people to access services or link with outreach workers, develop and facilitate meaningful activities
Seniority
Volunteer, entry-level