Birth Family Advocacy Support Service Volunteer - ACT

• Ongoing role
• 4-5 hrs per fortnight
• Weekdays
• Must be able to commit to shifts on a regular basis 
• Please list your times and days of availability on the application form

Why Choose to volunteer with Red Cross?

• You can help improve lives and create a positive impact in your community
• It’s an opportunity to enhance your skills & knowledge & gain new experiences
• You’ll be helping Red Cross to support vulnerable people across Australia

The program

The Birth Family Advocacy Support Service supports birth families of children and young people involved with Child and Youth Protection Services (CYPS) by providing information and capability development as they navigate the Out of out-of-home care and child protection systems.

The opportunity

Volunteers will be part of a team delivering interactive training for parents and families in preparation for court appearances. Volunteers will be trained to present theory components of the training as well as presenting court re-enactments and providing feedback to assist with skill development of participants.

Volunteers will support and engage with the ACT based team to enable empowerment and support of Birth Families when interacting with CYPS. Birth family support contributes to preventing children from entering the care system and reunification in the best interests of the child/young person. This is an incredible opportunity and would suit individuals with an interest in community/social services, court systems, and or family services.

The impact 

Through facilitation of training with parents, volunteers are empowering parents to engage with legal systems in an informed manner and increasing understanding of court processes. Volunteers are provided training prior to commencement, and receive regular support though team interaction and supervision, as well as having access to the Employee Assistant Program. 

Application requirements

• For this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check, which will be organised by Red Cross.
• To submit this application, you will need to provide details for two professional references.
• The role will also require you to hold or apply for a Working With Vulnerable People Check (depending on your State/Territory).  Red Cross can assist you to apply for this check.

Further information 

To find out more about this opportunity please contact Dearne Brown via email dbrown@redcross.org.au. 

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