• Ongoing weekly commitment (one shift or two shifts a week)
• Shifts available across the week (Monday to Friday)
• 9am-3pm or 10am-2pm by negotiation

The program

The Community Programs department focuses on strengthening people’s capacity to participate in community life, maintain or regain independence and stay in their own home for longer. Red Cross does this by providing Transport and Telephone Support services to older people experiencing social isolation and/or are frail and require assistance with daily living.

The opportunity

The Office Support Volunteer will provide quality administrative support to the day-to-day operations of the Community Programs department. This role suits someone who has experience in general administration, responding to emails, phone correspondence and handling mini projects. You must demonstrate strong communication and customer service skills and maintain client confidentiality at all times.

You will be able to maintain accurate records using the Red Cross database and follow organisational procedures. Confidence learning and using new multiple computer programs, databases and systems is essential, as is an eye for detail.

The impact

As part of the Red Cross team you will improve your skills and confidence and will contribute to making a difference to the lives of those experiencing social isolation and/or vulnerability and are seeking support. We offer on the job training and support and ongoing training opportunities as required.  

Application requirements:

To submit an application, you will be required to upload a recent copy of your CV. 

Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experience, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age and sexual orientation.  We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children.  Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organization making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.

Thank you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities.