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Alexandra Hills, QLD - www.traction.community
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Q Block, Alexandra Hills TAFE, Windemere Road Alexandra Hills QLD 4161 Australia
TRACTION is a contemporary, grassroots charitable program that delivers tangible benefits for young people and their families in the local community through hands-on engagement.
TRACTION provides early intervention options in collaboration with schools, community groups, referral agencies and linkage partners, seeking to primarily re-engage 12-15 year olds who are not achieving their potential in a traditional school environment.
TRACTION seeks to help these young people build confidence, practical, social and life skills, reclaim the joy of learning and contribute positively in the community. TRACTION participants are typically facing a range of personal challenges, including necessitous circumstances, mental health issues, social isolation, behavioural disorders, difficult family or domestic environments.
Programs include:
• Bicycle Build and Maintenance
• Small Engines
• Permaculture
• Boom Box (e-waste recycling, fabrication and electronics)
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers are the heart of the TRACTION community. The following volunteer roles are available:
• WORKSHOP SUPPORT: Guide & support participants in workshops with the TRACTION Mentor team
• BIKE BUILDER: Build & repair surplus bicycles ready for sale or donation; workshop maintenance
• COLLECTOR: Collect donated items and deliver to TRACTION Workshops
• ADMIN SUPPORT: Administrative and other support 'behind the scenes'
• EVENT SUPPORT: Help at TRACTION events
• FUNDRAISER: Help raise funds for the program
• OTHER SPECIFIC VOLUNTEER ROLES
TRACTION is a privately-funded, community-focused, giving organisation established by Sandy Murdoch in July 2015 under the auspices of Briswest Care Association Inc.
TRACTION provides early intervention options in collaboration with schools, community groups, referral agencies and linkage partners, seeking to primarily re-engage 12-15 year olds who are not achieving their potential in a traditional school environment.
TRACTION seeks to help these young people build confidence, practical, social and life skills, reclaim the joy of learning and contribute positively in the community. TRACTION participants are typically facing a range of personal challenges, including necessitous circumstances, mental health issues, social isolation, behavioural disorders, difficult family or domestic environments.
Programs include:
• Bicycle Build and Maintenance
• Small Engines
• Permaculture
• Boom Box (e-waste recycling, fabrication and electronics)
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers are the heart of the TRACTION community. The following volunteer roles are available:
• WORKSHOP SUPPORT: Guide & support participants in workshops with the TRACTION Mentor team
• BIKE BUILDER: Build & repair surplus bicycles ready for sale or donation; workshop maintenance
• COLLECTOR: Collect donated items and deliver to TRACTION Workshops
• ADMIN SUPPORT: Administrative and other support 'behind the scenes'
• EVENT SUPPORT: Help at TRACTION events
• FUNDRAISER: Help raise funds for the program
• OTHER SPECIFIC VOLUNTEER ROLES
TRACTION is a privately-funded, community-focused, giving organisation established by Sandy Murdoch in July 2015 under the auspices of Briswest Care Association Inc.