Detailed Description

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The Salvation Army currently engages over 15,000 on-going volunteers, with many thousands more joining us during campaign periods. We have hundreds of centres running programs around Australia which have potentially thousands of volunteer stories, hundreds of activities to promote - with many, many individuals and corporate volunteers looking for opportunities to assist The Salvation Army.

 

This is an exciting and valuable opportunity to gain experience with one of Australia’s most trusted and loved organisations.

 

About you and the role

 

The Salvation Army Volunteer Resources team are looking for a persuasive and creative Communications specialist to assist with a communications project to promote the value of volunteering internally and externally. 

 

Help us ‘join the dots’ so we can extend our ability to help local communities by matching our potential volunteers to Salvation Army programs and activities. Bring your consultative style, curiosity and innovation to see links and opportunities, and your creativity to develop your findings into a set of clear and inspiring communications resources (such as infographics, stories, social media).

This varied and interesting role will have you delving into the workings of different departments and centres, culminating into a greater understanding of our volunteers and how they want to be involved. Be prepared to discover and be enriched by the ways in which The Salvation Army brings help and hope to Australians doing it tough. This is a wonderful and meaningful opportunity to boost your experience in a compassionate and supportive work environment.

Location

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The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters
Volunteer Resources Department
95 – 99 Railway Road Blackburn VIC 3130

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Start date

 

ASAP

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Time required

 

Commitment to 1-2 days a week at 5-6 hours per day for 1 to 2 months  - flexible

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Training

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Orientation and induction, WHS and Keeping Children Safe training

 

Reimbursement

 

Meaningful and valuable experience, satisfaction that you are part of an organisation helping others

 

Requirements (ie Integrity checks, licences, heavy lifting…)

 

Police check

 

Additional requirements (ie protective clothing, equipment)

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Studying in a field relevant to:

Marketing, Media, Communications

Social Media

Writing and Editing

Advertising

Promotions

Public Relations

 

To apply, email your CV and cover letter to:

 

ciska.burrie@aus.salvationarmy.org

 

Expiry Date

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15 November 2018