Regional Engagement Volunteer - Various Locations

Availability:  Any Day 
Time involved: 1 day per week  
Location: Various

• Ongoing long-term position (minimum 12-month commitment) 
• Weekdays and/or weekends 
• Volunteering using Red Cross vehicles, you must have a valid driver's license 
• Must be able to commit to at least one shift per week on a regular basis 
• Please list your times and days of availability on the application form 

The Program 

Having good social connections is essential for all aspects of health, especially as we age. Red Cross provides a number of aged and community care programs to support people as they age. Volunteers provide transport, visiting, meals and welfare calls helping clients strengthen their capacity to participate in community life, maintain or regain independence, and stay living in their own home for longer. 

The Regional Engagement Volunteer is a dynamic and fun role that supports other volunteers, both new and existing with training and social events, speaks with local groups, community services and media to build awareness of Red Cross aged and community care services available and helps share and celebrate the impact our volunteers make every day of the year.       

The Opportunity 

For this role you will need the ability to engage with other volunteers and members of the community at face to face and online events, including those with different lived experiences, abilities, and cultures, and provide information from and to Red Cross to support our volunteers and their impact in the community. 

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 a Regional Engagement volunteer, you will help volunteers and communities to support vulnerable people improve their social connection and quality of life by providing a positive and respectful service. In return, you will have the opportunity to meet many diverse people, as well as feeling the satisfaction of giving back to your community. 

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.

The role might also require you to hold or apply for a Working With Vulnerable People Check depending on your State/Territory.  Red Cross can assist you to apply for this check.

A current AUS Driver’s License is beneficial, but not essential.

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/