Community Hub Volunteer - Ceduna SA

Ongoing role Flexible hours available Weekdays  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 The Program  Good social connections are essential for all aspects of health. Red Cross supports homeless, transient and local people in Ceduna by providing them a safe, welcoming space in the form of the Ceduna Community Hub. Visitors to the Hub can access wi-fi enabled lap-top computers, a toilet, shower and washing machine and a dedicated parenting room for quiet time with children and babies. The Hub also features a kitchen for meal preparation and a communal dining room for informal social gatherings.  The Opportunity  Red Cross Community Hub Volunteers assist Hub visitors to create and maintain social connections in this safe and welcoming environment. They facilitate positive interaction and activity amongst all who utilise the Hub space. The Impact  As a volunteer, you will help vulnerable people to feel safe and improve their social connection by listening, empathising, and providing them with a friendly voice. You will have the opportunity to learn from many people’s diverse history and knowledge, as well as feeling the satisfaction of giving back to others.   Application requirements For this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check, which will be organised through Red Cross.  The role will also require you to hold or apply for a Working With Children Check or Working With Vulnerable People Check depending on your State/Territory.  Red Cross can assist you to apply for this check. Further Information  To find out more about this opportunity please contact Kerry Robinson on 0437 700 886 or via email kerobinson@redcross.org.au.    Thank you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities, please visit our website at www.redcross.org.au/careers