Availability: Business hours 
Time involved: 1 day per week 

• Ongoing long-term position (minimum 12-month commitment)  
• Weekdays 
• Volunteering at one of our Red Cross offices  
• Must be able to commit to at least one day per week on a regular basis  
• Please list your times and days of availability on the application form

Seeking volunteers to support at the following office locations:

• Port Pirie SA
• Port Lincoln SA
• Berri SA
• Mount Gambier SA
• Whyalla SA
• Mowbray TAS

Why Choose to volunteer with Red Cross?

• You can help improve lives and create a positive impact in your community
• It’s an opportunity to enhance your skills & knowledge & gain new experiences
• You’ll be helping Red Cross to support vulnerable people across Australia

The program 

Having good social connections is essential for all aspects of health, especially as we age. The Red Cross Aged & Community Care programs support older and vulnerable Australians by improving their social connection and wellbeing through a variety of different services.  
As an admin volunteer, you would be supporting the operational team with the delivery of our programs, including: 
•    Telecross 
•    Telechat 
•    Visiting Volunteers
•    Meal Delivery 
•    Transport 
•    Social Support 

The opportunity 

For this role you will need good customer service and administrative skills, as well as the ability to relate to and empathise with a broad range of people, including those with different lived experiences, abilities, and cultures. 

You will be comfortable using computers and be able to learn various systems as required. All volunteers will need to complete a National Criminal Check. Red Cross will ensure you have training, ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the world’s largest humanitarian network.     

The impact 

As an admin volunteer, you will be assisting Red Cross to deliver essential programs in the community. You will have the opportunity to meet and interact with many diverse people, as well as feeling the satisfaction of giving back to others.   
You’ll be part of the Red Cross Aged & Community Care team that works to support older and vulnerable people across Australia through a range of volunteer-based programs.    

Application requirements

For this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check, organised through Red Cross. 

Further information 

To find out more about this opportunity please contact the Aged & Community Care Workforce Team on 1300 559 992 or at agedcarevolunteers@redcross.org.au. 

Thank you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities, please visit our website https://www.redcross.org.au/careers/