Position Description: Volunteer for the Hornsby Connect Zone
Organisation and Location: Hornsby Connect @ the Hornsby Youth and Family Centre at the corner Muriel & Burdett Streets in Hornsby
Commitment: 2 hours per session, either once a week, or once a fortnight if job sharing.
Overview:
The Hornsby Connect Zone is open to neurodivergent teens aged 12 to 18. The group provides a chill area with various activity corners including art, comics, Nintendo, and board games. The aim is to create a respectful, inclusive, and kind environment for the participants.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and engage with 20 to 30 neurodivergent teens in a respectful and friendly manner.
- Manage activity corners (art, comics, Nintendo, board games) ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment.
- Maintain a calm and always composed disposition, even in challenging situations.
- Address any behavioral issues quietly and respectfully without raising your voice.
- Uphold the Hornsby Connect Zone motto: Respect, Inclusion, Kindness (RIK).
- Must have a valid Working with Children Check.
- Experience working with neurodivergent children and adolescents.
- Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a friendly, approachable manner.
- Commitment to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and kind environment.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of neurodivergent teens.
- Gain experience in a supportive and inclusive community setting.
- Develop skills in youth engagement and management.
Application Process:
Interested volunteers should apply here . Please note that a Working with Children Check[1] is mandatory as part of this activity.
Contact Information:
For more information or to register, contact us at connectzone@hornsbyconnect.org.au or 0417445195
Closing Date: 1st October 2025