Checklist for
Volunteers:
Diverse Voices is primarily managed, staffed and operated by volunteers.
As an organisation we highly value the skills and contribution of every volunteer.
As an organisation we highly value the skills and contribution of every volunteer.
Police Check
Be willing to get a valid Police Check
ASIST Training
Attend a 2 Day Suicide Intervention Skills Training or have attended within the past 6 Months
Brisbane Local
Live within Meanjin (Brisbane) and surrounding and outer areas of Meanjin
Training
Be able to attend all Training Dates
LGBTIQ+
Identify as part of the LGBTIQ+, Sistergirl & Brotherboy community
Blue Card
Current working with children Blue Card,
or willing to apply for one
People volunteer with us in a number of different ways, with the majority of our volunteers providing peer-to-peer telephone and web chat support. We also have volunteers who help us at events and with other small projects.
Volunteer Roles
To see the types of volunteer roles at Diverse Voices, express an interest in volunteering with us, view current volunteer opportunities, or find out why volunteering is a good idea please check out the links below.
The LGBTI Senior Community Visiting Service
Diverse Voices is one of a number of local partners who proudly sponsor this program. The Seniors Community Visiting Service matches trained volunteer visitors with LGBTI senior clients who feel alone or isolated from their community due to health, mobility or other issues. The service supports clients to stay connected with others through having regular contact with their visitor for conversation, social connection and/or outings. It operates alongside but not in place of other in-home care and support services that clients might receive or be looking to access.
Volunteer Telephone & Web Chat Peer Supporter
The vast majority of our volunteers at Diverse Voices staff our support line. You do not need to be a professional counsellor to be on line. This is because the strength of our service is that it is peer to peer. Comprehensive training is provided to our peer supporters. To find out more download our Volunteer Peer Support Position Description using the link below.
Volunteer Community Engagement Positions
Diverse Voices also has a number of other roles for volunteers across the organisation. Should you have a particular skill that you think will be useful to Diverse Voices we would love to hear from you.
Contact our Volunteer Coordinator by email yvonne@diversevoices.org.au
