Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 17th Jan 2022
- Melbourne > Abbotsford
Our Mission: Helping Victorians (with an eating disorder and their families/supports) get the support they need.
Our Values: We embrace the following values to underpin our mission: Connection Courage Optimism Perseverance
Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV) is a non-profit organisation, which supports those affected by eating disorders, their families and those close to them.
Eating Disorders Victoria also provides information, education and advocacy about eating disorders to the wider community. The organisational values are: Connection, Courage, Optimism and Perseverance, and these values underpin a philosophy of recovery.
The organisation is led by a Board of Management, and is funded by state government, philanthropic funds, fee for service activities and donations. Much of EDV’s work is based on the principles of Mutual Support and Self Help. Volunteers are critical members of the team, often bringing their lived experience of eating disorders to their role, and enhance the organisation’s activities in a variety of ways including assisting EDV staff to respond to requests for information, referral and support, and in the provision of support groups and community education activities.
Hub Volunteers participate in the direct provision of information, support and referral service. It should be noted that the Hub is not a treatment service, a counselling service or one that provides professional/medical/nutritional advice. Service users include people with an eating disorder, families, partners and friends, community members and health professionals.
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The position is based at the EDV office at the Magpies Community Centre, Level 2; corner Lulie & Abbot Streets, Abbotsford, VIC 3067. Please note there is a current working from home arrangement due to COVID-19.
In recognition of contribution to the organisation, EDV will provide each volunteer with a written reference after 12 months of continuous volunteering. EDV is also able to be a referee for tertiary program applications and paid employment.
Volunteers may contribute to a maximum of two programs within the organisation (e.g. participate as a Hub volunteer and Support Group facilitator).
Ethical requirements: All EDV staff are required to adhere to the EDV Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, Core Values and guiding principles and relevant organisational policies, practices and guidelines.
Wellness criteria: EDV values the lived experience of volunteers, staff and board members in the organisation. For anyone who discloses a history of a mental illness, including eating disorders, we recommend a two-year recovery period and a ‘Declaration of Wellness’ to ensure volunteering in this environment does not cause undue distress.
Intellectual Property: All information that volunteers have access to, create, contribute to, review or are otherwise privy to remains the property of EDV. This includes information relating to all EDV programs, processes, internal operations and strategic initiatives.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. Lived experience of an eating disorder or any mental health issue is also welcomed.
To submit your application, please navigate to the 'Apply Now' section of the website and include a resume, cover letter and response to the Key Selection Criteria.
Please combine these as a single document. Direct applications to EDV via email will not be monitored.