Information & Application Form - The CREW

PRIVACY

YSAS is collecting this information to assist in providing the best possible service to CREW members.  This information is gathered with your consent and will only be disclosed outside of the CREW if there are concerns for your or others immediate safety or other legal reasons.

 

If you need help to understand, read or complete this form, please ask your worker to support you OR contact Ava Macmaster – Youth Leadership Officer on 0437 751 515

Who are YSAS?

The Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) is a leading youth health agency that supports young Victorians affected by, or at risk of being affected by, alcohol and drug use, mental health issues and social disconnection to access the resources and support they require to lead healthy and fulfilling lives

Honorarium/Volunteer Payment

Involvement in The CREW is voluntary. Members who participate in the various opportunities offered will receive a volunteer payment in the form of cash or deposit into your account.  This is to acknowledge your expertise, ideas, and contribution, as well as to cover out of pocket expenses.  Monetary amount is determined by the ‘Recognition, Reward, Re-imbursement of Young People who Volunteer for YSAS Youth Participation Activities Guidelines’ which will be provided to you upon commencement as a CREW member.

When and where does The CREW meet?

The CREW meets fortnightly at Head Office and via Zoom if COVID restrictions do not allow for us to meet in person or you aren’t able to attend in person.

The meetings are currently Wednesday afternoons fortnightly between 4:30pm – 6:30pm. The CREW has the right to change the meeting time to a different regular timeslot if it is agreed by the group.

What is involved in being a part of The CREW?

  • Fortnightly meetings

  • Free workshops, seminars, conferences, & training

  • Camps & recreational activities

  • CREW passion project as decided by the group

  • Meetings with senior YSAS leadership

  • Volunteer experience for your CV

  • Staying in touch & discussing issues on the CREW private Facebook group

  • Volunteer payment for participation

  • ... & more…

As a member of The CREW you will have the opportunity to:

  • Be a change-maker

  • Advocate for young people

  • Get involved in decision-making at YSAS

  • Bridge the gap between workers & young people

  • Raise the profile of youth

  • Reduce stigma

  • Share & develop your skills

  • Use your lived experience to help others

  • Provide feedback & advice

  • Meet other young people

All CREW activities are free, fully catered, and most include a recognition payment

How do I get involved?

To join The CREW:

  1. Complete this application

  2. We will be in touch with you to arrange an informal interview at Head Office and show you around. Or we will arrange for this to be via Zoom if COVID restrictions do not allow for us to meet in person.

  3. We will call your nominated referee

  4. You will be asked to co-sign a Support Plan and if accepted a Member Agreement which sets out expectations for your involvement.

  5. If you’re aged 18 or over you will also be required to hold a Working with Children Check - Volunteer, we’ll support you to get this

  6. You will be asked to fill out a ‘Statement by a Supplier’ form from the Australian Tax Office which enables us to legally provide your volunteer payments

  7. We will then add you to our CREW private Facebook page

                          

We are a child safe organisation and all members of the CREW aged 18+ will require a Working with Children Check - Volunteer. Volunteers can get them for free from http://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/home/

CREW members aged under 18 will be required to have parental consent.

If you have any queries, please email crew@ysas.org.au