External Engagement Volunteer Canberra
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11 hours ago
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Job Summary
Information and requirements relevant to the role:Ongoing roleIn-person or virtualPlease list your times and days of availability on the application choose to volunteer with Red CrossYou can:help improve lives and create a positive impact in communities including those experiencing vulnerability across AustraliaEnhance your skills and knowledge and gain experience in external engagement including government and stakeholder relations humanitarian diplomacy and programThe External Engagement team supports Australian Red Cross organisational strategy by working to achieve deep institutional relationships with Federal State/Territory and Local Governments and relevant sector stakeholders. The team supports Australian Red Cross to effectively communicate policy and funding priorities to Government. The opportunityFor this role a strong passion and interest in Government and humanitarian work will enable you to assist the External Engagement team with the development and delivery of initiatives designed to communicate our advocacy and funding priorities to Government. You will have strong attention to detail and writing impactAs a volunteer you will enable additional capacity to allow the External Engagement team to support humanitarian work across the country. The impact of your work will be the influencing and securing of policy change and funding from government. You will be supported to learn more about how government and Australian Red Cross work in Emergency Services Migration Support Community Programs International Humanitarian Law and International Programs. Throughout your time with Australian Red Cross you will be supported with appropriate training to undertake all requirementsTo submit this application you will need:A copy of your CV (including two referees) and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Be undertaking university studies in Policy Government Political and International Relations Humanitarian Studies Law or a related a strong passion and interest in government and current strong attention to detail spelling grammar and informationTo find out more about this opportunity please contact Brendan Pearce Senior Adviser Engagement Mob:or via email you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities please visit our website at
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Communication skills
- Physical Examinations
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Grant Writing
- Music Therapy
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Writing Skills
About Company
Australian Red Cross mobilises the power of humanity to bring people and communities together in times of need.
