Rosies values the volunteers who share the community of Rosies with their Friends on the Street. Reaching out to those most in need; those who are abandoned, marginalised and socially isolated within our communities. On The Street volunteers are assigned to a team and each goes out on the street once a month. The team spends two hours on the street sharing friendship with drinks and a bite to eat.

  • Beenleigh
  • Brisbane City
  • Brisbane North
  • Brisbane Youth Detention Centre (specialised training required)
  • Caboolture
  • Gold Coast (various locations)
  • Ipswich
  • Logan Central
  • Sunshine Coast
  • Toowoomba
  • Wynnum Manly

Minimum of 4 hours per month

  • Each volunteer undertakes an induction training session before commencing.
  • Volunteers may be required to apply for/hold a Blue Card (Working With Children Check).
If you are participating in this opportunity under community engagement time release, then you are covered by ACU's insurances. If you are accessing this opportunity as a volunteer outside of ACU, then you are NOT covered by ACU's insurance policies. If accessing this opportunity as a volunteer we strongly recommend you confirm with the organisation that they have appropriate insurance for volunteers.

How to get involved

To register your interest in this opportunity, please email ACU Engagement.

acuengagement@acu.edu.au

This opportunity qualifies for community engagement time release (CETR)

As an ACU staff member, you can apply for up to five days each year to participate in approved community engagement activities that contribute to the common good, address social justice issues in the community, and help those experiencing disadvantage or marginalisation.

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This policy has been developed to support staff to participate in community engagement activities and outlines time release arrangements during normal working hours.

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