Ongoing role requires commitment to at least one shift per week on a regular basis. Must be able to work weekdays in the mornings and afternoons.
Why Volunteer with Red Cross?
You can make a positive impact in your community by improving lives. This opportunity allows you to enhance your skills, knowledge, and gain new experiences while helping vulnerable people across Australia.
The Program
The Rockhampton Accommodation Centre provides accommodation and Medical Equipment Hire services for clients of the Rockhampton Hospital. The Centre is designed to reflect the Red Cross wellbeing model, promoting health and recovery.
The Opportunity
In this role, you will communicate with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. You will need demonstrated time management and organisational skills, proficiency in MS Office, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
* Welcome guests to the Centre and provide explanatory documentation
* Process guest check-in and check-out requirements and ensure payment processing
* Support Mobility Equipment Hire Service paperwork and rentals
* Assist with administrative tasks, data entry, and maintenance of guest records
* Demonstrate proactive approach to Workplace Health and Safety and maintain confidentiality
The Impact
As a volunteer, you will help individuals feel at home during medical treatment and ease their recovery by listening and providing support. You will also have opportunities to learn from diverse perspectives and experiences.
Application Requirements
To apply, you must undergo a National Police Check, provide professional references, and hold or apply for a Working With Children Check or Working With Vulnerable People Check (depending on your State/Territory).
About Red Cross
We strive to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We welcome diversity and promote child safety with zero tolerance for harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as a leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in people's lives.