Community Worker (Hillcrest)

Hamilton

Organisation St Francis Cooperating Parish
Category Social Support
Hours Working Hours

We’re looking for those who enjoy people, want to be active in supporting people through challenges and be part of shaping what this could look like in Hillcrest. You’ll help build connections, support local initiatives, and bring ideas to life in simple, practical ways alongside the Business Manager and Vicar.

What You’ll Be Doing
• Explore what journeying deeper and further with 3-5 families over 12 months would look like as an extension of monthly food parcels
• Support our practical initiatives Op-shop (maybe serving once a week), Food box support (monthly) & Volare Bread distribution times (Tuesday 9am)

Requirements:

What We’re Looking For
• Someone with life experience who enjoys meeting people and building relationships
• A self-starter who is happy to take initiative
• An interest in community development, hospitality, and/or local impact
• Ideally someone already living in the Hillcrest community
• Have alignment with the mission, values, and ethos of St. Francis
You don’t need formal experience, just the right attitude, a willingness to engage, to bring ideas, follow instructions, use initiative, be action orientated but empathetic and add your life experience.

A Ministry of Justice background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

  • Time Commitment is flexible (approx. 4-5 hours per week) initially
  • This could develop into a wider role and potentially a paid role if we can secure funding in due course.

Getting started:

The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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