You are cordially invited to attend a Volunteer Induction Evening on Tuesday 22 April 2008. We would like to welcome you to Mission Australia, and give you a chance to meet some of our staff well as your fellow volunteers.

This evening will give you an overview of Mission Australia’s volunteering program. Some preliminary training in working with Mission Australia clients and identifying risks and OH & S requirements will also be covered to ensure that your time with Mission Australia is rewarding, productive and safe.

Refreshments and finger food will be provided, and everyone will receive a Mission Australia Welcome Pack and training materials.

Here are the details

Date: Tuesday 15 April 2008

Address: ACL Fairfield
6–8 Alan Street.
FAIRFIELD NSW

5:00 pm: Registration and Light Refreshments

5:15 pm: Welcome and Overview of Mission Australia’s Volunteering Program
Fiona Ivits, National Volunteer Coordinator

5:45 pm: Volunteer Self-Care and Well-being
Kate Engelbrecht, National Office Chaplain

6:15 pm: OH & S and Risk Management for Volunteers
Bill Power, NSW OHS Advisor

6:40 pm: Break

7:00 pm: Introduction to Professional Boundaries for Volunteers in Community Services
Phil Nunn, professional counselor and lecturer at the Australia College of Applied Psychology

7:45 pm: Question and Answer session

8:00 pm: Close

RSVP
RSVP by 8th April 2008 by emailing ivitsf@missionaustralia.com.au or call Fiona Ivits on 02 9288 0070