Volunteer - Therapy Assistant (Sports Program)

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Job type

Part-time
 
Location
Prairiewood NSW
 
Full job description
Location
Prairiewood, NSW, Australia
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is a global centre of expertise for cerebral palsy and similar conditions. Join our community of volunteers to make a difference to the lives of people with cerebral palsy and similar conditions and grow your skills and experience as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.
At Cerebral Palsy Alliance, we value diversity, foster an inclusive culture and champion equitable opportunities. We welcome interest from volunteers with a diverse range of backgrounds and lived experiences including people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Volunteer opportunities include supporting our allied health therapy teams working with children and adults, supporting our Lifestyles, sports and accommodation clients, or gaining experience in our corporate services.
Details of the role:
Tuesday - Athletics - 3pm to 6pm
Wednesday - Soccer - 3pm to 6pm
Thursday - Basketball - 3pm to 6pm
The programs will run for the duration of term 4
The programs run throughout school term and start from 3pm - 6pm.
We would ideally want 2 volunteers per group
The benefits of volunteering:
Provides you with a sense of purpose, personal and professional growth
Make a positive contribution to the Cerebral Palsy community
Support you to make a career change, explore new experiences and make new social connections
Develop confidence and build new skills
Gain hands on experience working with children and adults with cerebral palsy and similar conditions

Dates & Times:
Tuesday - Athletics - 3pm to 6pm
Wednesday - Soccer - 3pm to 6pm
Thursday - Basketball - 3pm to 6pm
Locations:
Athletics will be held at the Blacktown International Athletics Centre.
Soccer will be held at the Wanderers Fives, Rooty Hill
Basketball will be held at PlayPoint Blacktown
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Support CPA staff and clients to run the accessible sports group.
Role requirements:
16 years and above
NDIS Worker Screening
Working with Children Check (NSW)
Working with Vulnerable People (ACT)

Important information:
Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currently seeking, or have sought, medical treatment for which you think may impact your ability to volunteer. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive environment and engaging volunteers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support you in the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe at CPA.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and students and volunteers. As such we encourage all volunteers be vaccinated against COVID-19 . Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the
rights
, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a
child safe
organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.
CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.
How to Apply
Please click 'Apply' to complete your application. If you have any questions about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process please contact Christopher O'Neill on
volunteers@cerebralpalsy.org.au
.
Application Close Date: 10/10/2025 11:59 PM