Volunteer/Work

SisterWorks Employment Support Mentor

SisterWorks is a not-for-profit social enterprise, based in Melbourne. Through work and entrepreneurship, our mission is to support women who are refugees, asylum seekers or migrants to improve their confidence, mental well-being, sense of belonging and economic outlook.

SisterWorks Employment Support Mentor

About the Opportunity

SisterWorks mission is to support all migrant, refugee and asylum seeker women to have the opportunity to be confident, independent and learn new social and vocational skills to improve their economic outlook.

This happens through our Empowerment Hubs, our employment program, and our social enterprise. It brings together three key elements: learning by doing, community and financial incentives.

All designed to support women to become more comfortable and confident in Australia, while at the same time celebrating their individual cultures and diversity. Together we believe work empowers women!

About the Role

● provide culturally responsive and individual support to women from migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds to navigate and enter paid employment

● support women who have completed SisterWorks Vocational Training programs, and provide tailored assistance in addressing the women’s needs and any barriers they could face when applying for employment in their preferred industry

● promote their job readiness; and support them in their transition to a work environment

Suitable for

Skilled Volunteers, Work Experience

Training

Training and support will be provided by the Bendigo Hub Manager

Time required

Five hours per week, 10am - 3pm on a specific day each week, to be nominated by the availability of the Volunteer, during Monday to Friday.

Requirements

  • National Police Certificate
  • Working with Children Check
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