Corps have a diverse range of engaging programs for children starting from birth to young adults. These programs support a positive and lasting impact on a child’s spiritual development.

The role of Mainly Minis Assistant provides support and assistance to the Families Team in developing, implementing, and facilitating children’s ministry and programs, as well as providing companionship, care, and support.

Key responsibilities:

Preparation for Mainly Minis activities - Support Mainly Minis Team Leader in preparing the playgroup area before parents/guardians and children arrive, ensuring area is safe for children to play and materials for activities and snacks are ready.

During Mainly Minis session - Greet parents/guardians and children, welcome newcomers and explain the session’s activities. Encourage participation, assist with refreshments and monitor activity to ensure everyone is engaged and behaving in a safe manner.

Conclusion of session and pack up - Encourage children to return toys to designated areas and ask parents/guardians to assist their children. Tidy up and restore Mainly Minis area to its previous configuration with all materials and furniture stored away correctly, with special attention in ensuring good infection controls.

Qualifications and skills (desired/required):

A good understanding and commitment to the Christian faith

Experience working with parents and children preferred but not essential

Suit those with a keen interest in child development and a young person’s spiritual journey

Background check requirements:

Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Where an applicant has disclosable history, the selection process includes a fair assessment and a risk management approach. Collection of personal information is handled per our privacy and confidentiality policies. Below is what is required for this role:

As this role is a child-related role, it requires a Working with Children Check/Working with Vulnerable People Check

Time Required & Commitment:

As agreed

Development opportunities with this role:

This role will give volunteers an opportunity to develop skills and build experience in supporting young people, group facilitation, spiritual and child development.