About Befriend

Since its launch eight years ago, Befriend has grown to become one of Perth’s leading innovators in the space of relationships and inclusion. Our grassroots community development initiatives have connected over 10,000 West Australians, and our work in partnership with citizens, community organisations, researchers and government is changing the conversation around loneliness, isolation and social exclusion. We have bold plans to grow our movement further in 2019, as our organisation enters its next phase of growth.

About the Team

We are a small but mighty team, working in a fairly flat organisational structure, trusting and supporting each other to work autonomously and make informed decisions. We are avid learners, experimenters, collaborators and do-ers. We aspire to develop Befriend as a radically-inclusive, participatory organisation that values the contributions of all, and acts with intention to create spaces for autonomy, connection, growth and fun!

We are currently recruiting for new Community Builders in the areas of Anketell, Merriwa & Caversham!

This Role in a Nutshell

• Engage, develop and support local residents to host small social gatherings and social groups in your local area
• Work in partnership with local residents to establish a local social network
• Develop partnerships and referral pathways with local community service organisations that support people at risk of social isolation
• Develop and implement place-based communication tactics to grow the local social network

We expect this will include:

• Building relationships with community members who have an interest in attending or running grassroots social/community groups or activities
• Facilitation of small-group workshops with local residents to identify ways they can take action to connect people in their local area
• Volunteer recruitment, screenings, training, orientation and support
• Provide coaching support to residents to develop their capabilities to take local action
• Attend community events and activities to support volunteers and build relationships
• Attend networking meetings with local services, information provision and establishment of referral pathways
• Design, develop and distribute flyers in local community hubs
• Create and moderate social media content
• Connecting residents with other Hosts in their local area, and helping them form as teams

To be considered for this role, you’ll have:

• A passion for developing, supporting and coaching volunteers
• Experience organising and facilitating small-group workshops
• An understanding of social isolation and the barriers to social inclusion
• Knowledge of Asset-Based Community Development principles
• High level of proficiency and experience with email, Microsoft Office Suite and social media
• Excellent time management, ability to juggle competing priorities and work autonomously
• Be comfortable working in a co-working space
• National Police Clearance
• And of course, be inclusive of people from all walks of life. Read about Befriend’s Values here

It would also be great if you have:

• Experience living, working and playing in the Anketell, Merriwa or Caversham areas (& surrounds)
• Experience as a Befriend volunteer/member/fan
• Experience running a social/community group
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in the community sector
• A deep interest in the complexities of friendships and relationships
• Take great joy in nurturing an organisational culture of fun & friendship

Position details

• Part time position (0.4 FTE) July 2019 – June 2020 with likelihood of extension
• Salary $60,000 pro rata plus superannuation
• Generous salary packaging benefits
• Bonus Christmas leave period on top of your annual leave entitlements
• Work where you want, when you want, how you want. You do you.