About the Program:

An Advance Care Directive (ACD) empowers individuals to make clear legal arrangements for their future health care, end of life, preferred living arrangements and other personal matters.

As an Advance Care Directive Volunteer, you would attend our community ACD workshops alongside Council Staff to share project resources, assist community members learn more about ACD and increase their confidence to complete their own ACD.

This role is part of the ACD Peer-led Workshop Project, so there is dedicated support and training about ACD provided for you. There is also the opportunity to provide feedback contributing to the ongoing delivery and improvement of this innovative project.

Location:

The position will be based at various workshop locations within the City of Onkaparinga.

Key activities:

• Support staff to deliver and evaluate ACD workshops
• Build rapport with workshop attendees and share project resources
• Facilitate workshop activities in a confidential and supportive manner
• Communicate any difficulties and issues to the appropriate Volunteer Coordinator
• Support project feedback and evaluation.

Essential skills, knowledge and personal qualities:

• Good communication and inter-personal skills
• Ability to build rapport with community members
• Non-judgemental approach supporting others to reflect on their values and wishes
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to be reliable, flexible and adaptable

Special Requirements:

• The successful applicant must possess and provide a Department of Human Services (DHS) clearance (Aged Care Sector)
• Volunteers must be over the aged of 18 and have completed their own ACD within the past three years. Support can be offered for individuals to undertake an ACD as part of their volunteer induction.