overview presentation copyright rosies youth mission inc 2015. all rights reserved

About Rosies

Overview presentation

Copyright Rosies Youth Mission Inc 2015. All rights reserved.

Objective

At the end of this overview presentation you will understand

Section 1: About Rosies Principles, history, structure and

volunteering

Section 2: About an Street Outreach Prebrief, service and post brief


Section 1

About Rosies…


Overview


Rosies provides unconditional acceptance and friendship to people who are marginalised within our community especially those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or simply lonely.

Section 1: About RosiesPrinciples

We reach out to all of our friends on the street, in the courts, detention centres, prisons, and drop-in centres.

Rosies is a volunteer-based not for profit organisation

Through the joy of friendship we aim to acknowledge human dignity and inspire an increased self-reliance

We engage youth, and the community, through education, awareness, and volunteer programs.

Rosies is non-preaching and non-discriminatory.


Section 1: About RosiesFounding Principles

Rosies is a Catholic Charity of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) formed by the love of Jesus Christ.

The OMI are a missionary order of priests and brothers founded by St Eugene de Mazenod in 1826

St Eugene grew up in exile during the French Revolution, preferring to work with society’s most abandoned – the poor, homeless, or in prison – particularly young people

Today, St Eugene’s founding principles underpin our OMI and Rosies aspirations.


Section 1: About RosiesHistory

Rosies was established in Victoria in 1975.

Fr Tom Shortall OMI founded cafe/drop in centre for young people in a town, Rosebud (ran 10yrs)

‘Rosies Oblate Youth Mission’ was established in 1990 - our sister organisation still operates a Flinders Street Station van (Wed/Fri)

OMI and Volunteers headed to the Gold Coast to support youth at risk during the summer holidays.


Section 1: About RosiesHistory


‘Rosies Youth Mission Inc’ was formerly established in Queensland in 1987.

Longest serving community organisation supporting ‘Gold Coast Schoolies Week’ safety response program

Ran a full time outreach (1990-94) with volunteers living in the community for a year

Started taking a van, with hot drinks and friendly conversation, to the streets meeting local homeless.

Section 1: About RosiesToday

Rosies has 23 outreaches operating in nine branches Brisbane Caboolture Cairns Gold Coast Ipswich Logan/Beenleigh Mareeba/Atherton Sunshine Coast Toowoomba Wynnum (coming soon).


Section 1: About RosiesOur structure


Chaplain

Oblate Provincial

Rosies’ Board of Governance

Branch CoordinatorsAdministrative Volunteers

Support Staff

General Manager

Our structure puts our many friends first

Volunteers

Team Leaders

Section 1: About RosiesPatrons

Our honoured Patrons support Rosies and our friends, both privately and publicly…

Sir Peter Cosgrove AC MC

“At a time when our attention is understandably occupied with very grave international events let us never forget thereare many young people on the streets experiencing isolation and discrimination. Through Rosies let us do everything we can to help them.”

Leneen Forde AC

“That young people who are homeless know they will always be welcomed and accepted at Rosies provides a very important sense of belonging.”


As true friends, our volunteers are committed to

• Be there irrespective of weather

• Socialise with our friends without prejudice

• Provide a cuppa and bite to eat

• Provide other basic support needs

• Connect with services or support agencies.


Section 1: About RosiesVolunteer Promise

Section 2

About an Outreach…


Section 2: About an OutreachOutreach Types

Rosies operates 23 outreaches and programs to support our many friends

Street (vans, BBQs, & Drop in Centre) - offering a cuppa, a bite to eat, supplies ,and a chat

Court Support, Detention Centre & Prison Visit – offering a friendly presence and a sense of connection

Youth & Student Engagement – various engagement programs and Schoolies Week safety response .


Section 2: About an OutreachSocial Inclusion

Rosies operates on a socially inclusive basis

We offer all our friends experiences of community and belonging – unconditionally

Even when material support (supplies, blankets etc) is offered, social inclusion is at the core

“A socially inclusive society is defined as one where all people feel valued, their differences are respected, and their basic needs are met so they can live in dignity. Social exclusion is the process of being shut out from the social, economic, political and cultural systems which contribute to the integration of a person into the community.” (Msgr David Cappo, 2002).


Section 2: About an OutreachOutreach Teams

Rosies’ outreach teams have a minimum number Street vans – 4 volunteers Detention Centre & Prison Visits – 2 volunteers Court – 3 volunteers Student Engagement Program – 3 students + 1

teacher

Each outreach team has a ‘Team Leader’ Usually also a ‘Deputy’ Team Leader All team members report to Team Leaders All outreaches consist of three compulsory parts.


Section 2: About an OutreachPart 3: Service

Outreaches operate to suit needs

Drop In Centre – volunteers serve $2 light meals at set times and provide food hampers for small cost

Prison Visits - volunteers are escorted to spend time with our friends at set times

Courts - volunteers serve light refreshments and a bite to eat to friends at the courthouse

BBQs – volunteers bring, cook ,and serve food to our friends in a designated park/caravan park.


Section 2: About an Street OutreachOverview

All of Rosies street van outreaches consist of three compulsory parts:

Part 1: Prebrief Part 2: Service Part 3: Debrief


Section 2: About a Street OutreachPart 1: Prebrief

Prebrief, held in a designated space prior to the outreach, provides an opportunity for Team bonding Information sharing Safety reminders and instructions Designating your role A reflection Saying the Rosies prayer.


Section 2: About a Street OutreachPart 2: Service

A street outreach van is operated in a manner to maximise safety and support

Our friends are usually waiting for our arrival Your Team Leader will define the outreach ‘area’ Volunteers (1-2) serve a cuppa

(tea/coffee/chocolate/soup) Other volunteers distribute items, mingle, and

engage in conversation Service providers may also be present (ie. Street

doctors) Volunteers are out on the street for about 2 hours.


Section 2: About a Street OutreachPart 3: Debrief

Debrief, held back in the meeting space, allows for

Recording statistics Information sharing Raising any problems or issues Providing emotional support - ongoing

support can be provided to as and if needed.


The Rosies Prayer

O Jesus,make our hearts so human,that others may feel at home with us,

so like Yours, that others may feel at home with You,

so forgetful of self that we might simply become the place where You and they meet

in the power of Your loveand the joy of Your friendship.

Amen.


Thank you…

It’s amazing what a cuppa, bite to eat,

and a chat can do…

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