What does Volunteering involve?
Volunteering is a meaningful way to support your community, build connections and develop new skills. At WERS, volunteers use their time and experience to make a real difference in people’s lives and contribute to a positive, welcoming environment.
Our volunteers commit regularly to roles that align with their availability, skills and interests.
These roles may involve working directly with clients such as coordinators, interviewers or Food bank workers or in support areas like finance, IT or office administration.
To join, you’ll go through an interview process, be matched to a suitable role, and undergo a satisfactory criminal history check and Working With Children Check.
Volunteers are expected to understand their responsibilities, work cooperatively in a team, and uphold the rights of clients and the organisation.
What Training is Offered?
CISVic offers nationally recognised training which allows our volunteers to skillfully assess and meet client needs.
The Community Support Worker (CSW) course requires a commitment of 50 hours over seven weeks. It includes weekly 2-hour online or face-to-face classes, working through the course guide, completing assessments and 14 hours of in-agency practical learning. A mentor will be provided to assist with training and coursework.
Once the participant has their CSW Certificate of Endorsement from CISVic they will serve a probationary period at WERS.
During this time they receive guidance and assistance to enable them to carry out the role of a Community Support Worker.
Participants who already have relevant qualifications or experience can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning so they can be fast-tracked through the process.
Read more > CISVic CSW Volunteer Factsheet CISVic CSW Course Factsheet
Roles
Your Role as a Community Support Worker at WERS may include the following
Interviewing people who need assistance
Determining, with reference to the WERS guidelines, the appropriate assistance to be provided to clients
Advocating on behalf of clients where needed
Sourcing information through a range of information databases and services
Providing practical assistance, through advocacy and negotiation, form filling, making appointments
Record-keeping and statistical recording
Attending training sessions organised by or through the agency
Keeping up-to-date with relevant community, state and national issues
Working with others as a team supporting the aims and objectives of WERS
Open Opportunities
General Volunteers
We are currently looking for volunteers to fill a number of roles supporting client services and office administration such as coordinators, interviewers, IT Support and office administration.
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Ready to Apply?
Join WERS as a Community Support Worker and make a real difference in people’s lives. By volunteering, you’ll gain valuable skills, support your community, and be part of a welcoming team. Applications include details about the role, training, and requirements.