The Street Van is a mobile outreach service which reaches out to street present youth who are at risk. We currently have four street vans operating in the areas of Northbridge, Joondalup, Rockingham and Kalgoorlie. The teams operate on Friday and Saturday nights in the city and alternate between friday and saturday in other locations.
Vans are staffed by one youth worker and a team of trained and dedicated volunteers. The team's aim is to provide information, informal counseling and referrals to young people between the ages of 12-25 who are at risk on the streets during these times.
On a typical night we may drive around and look for young people or stop the van in a hot-spot location- the team then engages with people at the van and support them according to their needs. This can range from just being a listening ear to first aid through to finding emergency accommodation for someone. We also have coffee, milo, cordial and biscuits available which may be offered to people we are talking with.
Volunteers are rostered on one night every fortnight or every four weeks. If you are interested in becoming a Drug ARM Street Van volunteer, or would like to find out more about this service, please call Amanda Ellerby at the office (08) 9497-9498 or by email streetvan@drugarmwa.org.au
Please Note: Currently the Perth Van is full and now has a waiting list. You are welcome to either wait until a position becomes vacant or you can join the Joondalup or Rockingham team until a poition becoimes vacant. Preference will be given to people who volunteer on the Joondalup or Rockingham Van first.
Street Van Downloads Street Van Volunteer application form (pdf) Street Van Volunteer application (word - fill in electronically) Information about the Street Van Street Van Training For more information regarding Street Van Training days please contact the Drug ARM WA Inc office on 9497 9498. |
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