Social Activities Volunteer
Vor 3 Tagen
About The Role Join a passionate team supporting older adults to stay active, connected, and healthy. Social Activity Volunteers promote inclusive and affordable recreational opportunities, with a focus on activating Seniors Exercise Parks across Ballarat. Volunteers encourage community participation in weekly physical activity sessions using purpose built exercise equipment at Mt Pleasant Reserve, MR Power Park (Sebastopol), and Lucas Central Park. Working in pairs, volunteers guide and support attendees, helping reduce social isolation and improve wellbeing. This role aligns with the City of Ballarat’s Ageing Well Strategy, fostering an age‑friendly community where people 55+ feel valued, respected, and empowered to live well. About You If you feel this is an opportunity for you, please consider the following criteria: Essential Enthusiastic and passionate about creating age‑friendly spaces and environments Availability and willingness to promote and attend timetabled activities that activate the usage of Seniors Exercise Parks across the City of Ballarat Commitment to ensuring a safe and inclusive environment Strong communication skills, confident speaking to individuals and groups in role as ‘ambassador’ Ability to work as part of a team Have completed or willingness to undertake a current National Police Check (no more than 6 months old) and volunteer Working with Children Check (WWCC) Ability to observe child safe principles and expectations for appropriate behavior towards and in the company of children Desirable Digital Literacy to support guidance and usage of instructional resources Have lived experience that will help us to include older people from diverse groups. For example, you live with disability, are a carer, or a First Nations person. Interest in local government and civic duties Be Part Of Something More Join us in making a real difference to the lives within our community. Working for City of Ballarat you will be part of a team that values honesty, transparency and accounting in everything we do. We believe in the importance of valuing every Individual and working together to support the community. Together we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a positive impact. To Apply To apply for this position please click on the apply button and submit your application. Please ensure that you provide a cover letter, current resume and answer the screen questions based on the selection criteria. The successful applicant will be required to provide a current National Police Check and Working with Children Check. Contact For any additional questions, please contact Lee Bennett @ or call . At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at We’re proud to be a child‑safe organization, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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