About the role/s
Youth Reference Group Members: We want young people to have a say in how our centre feels and looks, what our centre provides, the sort of events they'd like to see in our community, who we employ, and what topics we should be tackling with young people.
Our Youth Reference Group is made up of members aged 16-25 who are passionate about improving mental health for young people living in Adelaide. The YRG play a central and continuous involvement role for headspace's governance, design, development, delivery, and evaluation. Members also work with the centres and the local community to increase mental health awareness, reduce stigma, encourage early help seeking and promote access to headspace services, while building strong relationships with other young people, their family and friends, other local services and the broader community.
Active engagement in community events and groups is also included.
Individual and group supervision, plus training opportunities, will be provided to assist with volunteer career learning and development.
Family Advocate: We are on the lookout for family advocates who have supported a young person through a mental health challenge. You will help guide and advise on what we do and how we deliver services to young people. This is an opportunity to learn more about headspace and other local services from a strategic/governance perspective, have input into the direction of services, and advocate for young people.
Young people are most likely to talk to family as the first step to help-seeking. Family can include anyone in a young person's life that play a critical role in their social and emotional wellbeing. It is vital that we ensure there are opportunities for family to participate meaningfully in service delivery and development. Your knowledge and experience will help headspace Adelaide to gain additional perspectives around youth mental health issues to address the needs of young people in our community
This role reports to Allysha Hargreaves, Senior Community Engagement Officer.
Commitment and Location
This opportunity is ongoing and includes shifts on weekdays, in the afternoons and evenings. The majority of shifts will take place at 173 Wakefield St, Adelaide SA 5000, with opportunities also available at Headspace Marion, Edinburgh North, and Onkaparinga.
Special requirements
Headspace requires volunteers to have a Working with Children Check. If you do not yet have this, Headspace can support application and provide remuneration
How to apply
After more information about the roles and how to apply?
Visit the link: https://forms.office.com/r/CL1KCLxrqE and apply by March 11th 2025, 9am.
If you have any questions, please contact Allysha via AHargreaves@sonder.net.au.