COMMUNITY ACTIVITY Volunteering Day – Northern Beaches Council Drive – Afternoon Shift

• One-off opportunity
• Saturday, 17 August 2024
• Afternoon Shift Time – 12pm - 3:30pm
• Location: Aquatic Reserve Car Park
• Warringah Aquatic Centre, 1 Aquatic Dr, Frenchs Forest NSW 2100

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.

Role Summary

Australian Red Cross and Northern Beaches Council (NSW) are holding a drive-thru donation event to accept preloved clothing and accessories. Get involved with the community and help divert goods from landfill by volunteering with Red Cross at this one-day outdoor event. Donations collected will help Red Cross Shops raise funds for the humanitarian work of Australian Red Cross, supporting people facing tough times in our communities.

The Program

Red Cross Shops sell new and donated clothes, accessories and homewares to raise funds to help people in need. Each year, we rescue 2750 tonnes of clothing from landfill, give opportunities to 5000 volunteers, and generate funds to help Red Cross support vulnerable people in Australia and around the world. The proceeds from the sale of items support the vital everyday work of Red Cross, providing relief in times of crisis and care where it's needed most.

The Opportunity

To volunteer at this event, you should be over 16 years, fit & able to lift bags/boxes from vehicles.

You will be assisting us with:

• Pack down of the event (tables, banners, gazebos etc.)
• Removing donations from car boots (some bags/boxes may be heavy)
• Moving donations to a truck onsite using a trolley
• Returning trolley to vehicle area to repeat the process.
• No experience is necessary, and all training is provided.

What do you need to bring?

• Wear closed-in, comfortable shoes.
• Wear comfortable clothing (keep in mind it may get dirty)
• Personal sun protective gear (hat, sunglasses)
• Personal rain appropriate gear if needed (please check weather forecast ahead of the event)
• Own dietary-specific snacks if required.
• Bring a reusable water bottle as this is a single-use plastic free even

The Impact

As a Red Cross Shops volunteer, you’ll develop valuable retail skills while helping us raise funds to bring care and comfort where it’s needed most. Red Cross will ensure you have training, support and access to other opportunities within the world’s largest humanitarian network.

Further Information

Red Cross is an inclusive organisation and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experience levels, so if you have some spare time and want to give back to your community, we’d love to hear from you.

To find out more about this opportunity please contact Maria Muente on 0418 467 237.

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