Youth Volunteer - Boarding House
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Embark on a meaningful journey supporting the boarding students and team at Carmel Adventist College located in Perth, Australia. It really is a beautiful part of the world!
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Carmel Adventist College
Carmel, Australia
12 Months
On site
Responsibilities
Assist the current Chaplaincy team at Carmel Adventist College in the holistic (spiritual, social, emotional) pastoral care of students, staff and the wider school community, with a priority and focus on the Boarding House:
- Support the vision, mission and purpose of Carmel Adventist College by "revealing Jesus".
- Follow the policies, procedures and day-to-day practices of the Boarding House and College.
- Build positive rapport with students and staff.
- Lead daily 'family' worship for the whole Boarding house.
- Lead Bible studies when requested.
- Encourage students to maintain a healthy and positive environment by taking care of themselves, respecting each other and the boarding house.
- Spend time with students in recreational activities, team building and weekend socials and play a key role in organising and facilitating the activities.
- Assist in conflict resolution.
- Assist the Boarding parents and Chaplains as requested.
Qualifications
- Must be a practising baptised member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with a strong commitment to its mission.
- Adaptable with the capacity to live and work within a new culture.
- The proven capacity to positively relate to a wide range of people.
- Should be well organised.
- Possess common sense, tact, sensitivity and patience.
- The ability to keep confidences.
- Must have a drivers licence.
- At least 1 year of tertiary education is preferred.
- English (Fluent - both spoken and written).
Attire
Modest, conservative clothing.
Accommodations
Private bedroom provided with a wardrobe, drawers and a window view in an air-conditioned building. Own bathroom and toilet. Internet access, electricity in bedroom, washing machine, dryer. Common room and gymnasium (basketball, volleyball etc.) access.
Included
- Visa - costs shared 50/50 (approx $210 AUD)
- Up to $2000 AUD towards return airfare.
- Access to a motor vehicle (up to 100km/week, then $1/km charge)
- Petrol
- Meals during school terms
- Accommodation
- Internet Access
- Private Health Cover (Hospital)
Not Included
- Visa - costs shared 50/50 (approx $210 AUD payable by the volunteer)
Compensation
Monthly Living Allowance: $600 Australian Dollars
Additional
- Must be 18-30 years old to meet the VISA requirement for Australia.
- Male and Female candidates required.
- Must have a drivers license.
- Must speak english.