Volunteer - Holiday Program Assistant at Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Newcastle-Maitland, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Volunteer Support, Therapy Assistance, Child Interaction, Goal-Directed Therapy, Activity Setup, Team Collaboration

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Location Croudace Bay, NSW, Australia Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy and similar conditions. Join our community of volunteers to make a difference to the lives of people with cerebral palsy and similar conditions and grow your skills and experience as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous. At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We welcome interest from volunteers with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Volunteer Opportunity: HABIT-ILE Program About HABIT-ILE HABIT-ILE (Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Training Including Lower Extremity) is a two-week intensive program run by Cerebral Palsy Alliance for children and teens with cerebral palsy. The program focuses on improving bimanual skills and motor functions through engaging, goal-directed therapy. Volunteer Role Volunteers play a vital role in supporting therapy teams and participants. You can volunteer for one week or both—any help is appreciated! For the best outcomes for participants, continuity of volunteers across the program is ideal. Benefits of Volunteering Make a positive contribution to the Cerebral Palsy community Gain hands-on experience working with children and teens with cerebral palsy and similar conditions Develop confidence and build new skills Explore new experiences, make social connections, and support career growth Enjoy a sense of purpose and personal development Program Dates & Times Week 1: 12–16 January 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Week 2: 19–23 January 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tasks & Responsibilities Contribute to an engaging, goal-oriented, strength-based group environment Support kids 1:1 to engage in goal-directed therapy Assist with activity setup and pack down Note: Volunteers do not assist with direct care duties (e.g., mealtime assistance, personal care, lifting, medication, or transport) unless training has been provided You will be supervised by an Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist Role Requirements Age 16+ NDIS Worker Screening Working With Children Check (NSW) Working With Vulnerable People Check (ACT) *Important information: Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currently seeking, or have sought, medical treatment for which you think may impact your ability to volunteer. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive environment and engaging volunteers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support you in the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe at CPA. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and students and volunteers. As such we encourage all volunteers be vaccinated against COVID-19 . Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a child safe organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct. CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles. How to Apply Please click 'Apply' to complete your application. If you have any questions about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process please contact the volunteer Team on on volunteers@cerebralpalsy.org.au Application Close Date: 29/01/2026 11:59 PM Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a ground-breaking, global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy research, advocacy, intervention and assistive technology innovation. For over 75 years, we have been driven by our founders’ vision of a future where nothing is impossible for babies, children, teenagers and adults living with Cerebral Palsy. Our research and innovation inform our world-class services, which include early childhood intervention, therapy, health and wellbeing, sports, assistive technology, independence skill building, supported accommodation and employment services. Find out more at cerebralpalsy.org.au

Responsibilities

Volunteers will support therapy teams and participants in an engaging, goal-oriented environment. They will assist with activity setup and provide one-on-one support to children and teens during therapy sessions.