Soup Patrol Student Placement – Metro WA

Set placement dates 3 days per week (weekdays only) Please list your times and days of availability on the application form   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    With a focus on individuals, groups and communities in vulnerable situations, the Soup Patrol Program delivers a free, nutritious evening meal to people who are homeless, socially disadvantaged or on very low income. Soup Patrol operates 365 days of the year, with nightly services serving communities in Fremantle and twice weekly night services in Perth.   The opportunity    For this role you will be required to have excellent communication skills and an understanding and empathy for people from diverse backgrounds, always behaving in a completely impartial and non-judgmental manner. You will have the opportunity to learn from many people’s diverse backgrounds, as well as feeling the satisfaction of giving back to others.   Red Cross will ensure you have training, ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the world’s largest humanitarian network   The impact    On a student placement with Red Cross, you will help bring your local community vital food relief support and stronger social connection by listening, empathising, and providing them with a friendly voice.   Application requirements For this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check, which will be organised by the Red Cross.  You will need to provide a recent copy of your CV You will need to hold a current AUS Driver’s License to undertake this role (preferred).   Further information    To find out more about this opportunity please contact the Community Mobilisation Team on 1800 833 489 or via email wavolunteer@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