Community Projects Assistant , Youth Worker
Diamond Valley Community Support

Gaining real industry experience at DVCS can be an excellent pathway for a young person aspiring to become a social worker. The not-for-profit charitable organisation has been serving the local community since 1972 and they help assist people in the local community who are experiencing hardship. Their Emergency Relief program can provide food vouchers, pre-cooked meals, food bags (non-perishables), bread, referrals to local food outlets plus petrol vouchers, prescription assistance and so much more. It is a personal service which is based on listening about the clients’ situation and providing material aid, advice and referrals to relevant organisations. During a placement, students may also learn about Social Enterprises (Op shops and weekend markets) and Volunteering support in the community. This is a meaningful pathway to gaining industry experience and hands-on learning while building a sense of community.

Skills You Might Learn

Students will gain many skills from patience and compassion for people and their problems - confidence in working with vulnerable or at-risk people - open-mindedness and adaptability to changing situations - active listening skills and ability to establish rapport with all ages - awareness of health and safety standards and first aid skills - working in a team - time management - community and cultural awareness - leadership and facilitation skills.
The placement may help students develop the following skills: 1. Emergency Relief Support: Help supervise activities under the guidance of mentors. 2. Administrative Support: Data entry or basic record-keeping tasks and help prepare materials and resources for events or programs (printing, organizing supplies). 3. Creative Contributions: Participate in brainstorming or feedback session, assist with social media content (e.g., taking photos, writing short posts) or help design posters/ flyers for programs using Canva. 4. Community Engagement: Meet and greet and community members at events and contribute to donation drives or other impactful Initiatives. 5. Team Collaboration Attend team meetings and learn how programs are planned Shadow staff and ask questions about career pathways in social work Reflect on daily activities in a work experience journal or logbook

Typical Tasks & Duties

At DVCS, the student placement will typically work with staff and volunteers and have the opportunity to attend a client interview as an observer. There will be many day-to-day tasks (Administrative, operational and marketing) which will give an insight into the running of any business.

Student Requirements

Ideally suited to students interested and already studying certificated subjects related to a Community Service / Youth Worker career pathway.

Dress Requirements

Casual clothing. Wearing enclosed shoes is essential (no slip on, flip flop or thong style shoes).

Special Transport Requirements

Walking distance to Bus or Train stations.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services
• CHC32015 - Certificate III in Community Services