• Ongoing position
• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday
• Between 7:30am - 10:00am

The program We all know that having good social connections are an essential component of living a good life, and not having those connections can affect both our physical and mental health, especially as we age. Red Cross supports older people who live alone or who have few social connections, people with disability and people recovering from mental illness to help improve their well-being. Red Cross provides daily telephone calls between the hours of 7.30am to 10.00am to check on the well-being of our clients.

The opportunity Assisting with the delivery of Australian Red Cross' Telecross program means you will connect with vulnerable members of the community through a morning well-being check, that supports their independent living at home and ensures that they are safe. Phone calls are made from our office in East Perth where you will be part of a team of other volunteers and staff. To be successful in this role you will have excellent English communication and phone manners, have empathy for older people and people living with disabilities and will always reliable and punctual in relation to your Telecross shifts.

The impact As a Telecross volunteer, you’ll provide peace of mind and be a friendly voice to people who are elderly or have disability. Red Cross will ensure you have training, ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the world’s largest humanitarian network.

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