Volunteer Training

So you want Volunteer with us?

That's great news, and thank you! 

Once you've forwarded your Volunteer Application Form (PDF 106.59Kb), we require you to undertake specific Volunteer Training and a formal Volunteer Induction. Upon completion of the training and induction we will celebrate with a Volunteer Dinner (a regular event for our devoted Volunteers) and you will receive a Certificate of Achievement followed by placement.

This specialised training incorporates:

• Volunteer training afternoon,
• Volunteer induction evening,
• Volunteer placement opportunites,
• Insurance cover,
• Volunteer networking dinners
• ongoing support from the Institute, and
• ongoing experience and skills that come from volunteering with the ERISJ

We are also working on a project to deliver the Certificates II and III in Volunteering, a nationally recognised qualification in conjunction with a Registered Training Organisation. The current time frame for this is from the second half of 2009.

Please note: social justice work with marginalised communities and individuals requires specialist volunteer training.  To support our ongoing Volunteer Program we therefore advise that this course incurs a fee for service.

Volunteer Training - 2008 Dates 

Afternoon tea provided

Volunteer Induction - 2008 Dates

Light snacks provided

Once you have completed the Volunteer Training and Induction we will then schedule you in for an interview with our Volunteer & Internship Coordinator to work together to find the right volunteer position for you.

Volunteer Dinners - 2008 Dates

Volunteer Training - Fee Structure

This specialised training incurs a fee for service to support the ongoing volunteer program at the ERISJ. Fees include:

• Volunteer training afternoon
• Volunteer induction evening
• Volunteer placement opportunites
• Insurance cover
• Volunteer networking dinners
• ongoing support from the Institute
• ongoing experience and skills that come from volunteering with the ERISJ 

*Student rates apply to volunteers, placements and practicums sent to us by TAFE, Universities and other Education Providers as part of their required studies. We are able to facilitate volunteer placements for TAFE and University students through our volunteer programme. The placements will be under the supervision of the Volunteer & Internship Coordinator. This service will be provided as part of the $200 placement fee.

**For volunteers and interns sent to us by such an organisation as part of their employee professional development or community service program.

Please contact our Volunteer & Internship Coordinator Kate Vallentine to discuss in more detail, or go direct to Registrations page!