• Flexible Hours: as required – 3 hours per week minimum.

The program

The Humanitarian Settlement Program offers vital support to refugees and humanitarian entrants settling in Australia, including one-on-one casework, basic household goods, orientation and housing support. It also includes practical support like helping our client’s link with Centrelink, Medicare, schools and other local services.

The opportunity

As a Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) Housing Training and Support Volunteer you will play a key role in assisting clients with their settling into a property through a direct,lease. This role is requires delivering training and support to clients and assisting the Housing Officer with some administration. HSP volunteers are friendly, accepting and,flexible individuals, who are motivated to support the learning and comfortable settlement of newly arrived refugees. The tasks within the program are supported by the Red Cross Housing Officer and the Volunteer Engagement Officer. Training and ongoing development opportunities are offered as part of these roles.

The impact

Red Cross volunteers are a vital connection between refugees and their new communities. As part of the Humanitarian Settlement Program you will contribute to creating a friendly and inclusive environment that will help refugees feel welcome. Your impact will be tangible and you will see your contribution making a different to someone’s life.   Please note that you will be required to upload a recent copy of your CV to submit this application.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.