How to become a recreation officer
Improve the lives of individuals and families through assistance with financial, emotional, or social difficulties.
What does a recreation officer do?
Recreation officers, also known as welfare, recreation, and community arts workers, assist individuals and families with financial, emotional, or social difficulties in a variety of ways. They may assess current living situations and environments and offer advice on ways to improve those situations.
Duties and tasks
Assist with information on counselling, housing services, food access, etc.
Secure food, housing, and other social benefits and help with access to job training and education.
Improve care and programs available for community members.
Interview individuals and families to determine specific needs.
Publish reports on the efficiency and quality of community services.
Set up plans of action to ensure better qualities of life.
Work with victims of abuse by providing counselling, care, and financial assistance.
Industry bodies
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