Transport Volunteers Urgently Required VIC

Availability: Business hoursTime involved: 1 day per week/fortnight Ongoing long-term positionWeekdaysVolunteering using Red Cross vehicles you must have a valid Australian drivers licenseMust be able to commit to a regular rostered shiftCommitment to participate in mandatory training and e-learning modules (approximately1 hour per month)Seeking volunteers for the following locations:BendigoColacEast GippslandInverlochMansfieldMaryboroughMelbourne (Altona Balwyn Brighton Ferntree Gully Keilor Maribyrnong Mornington Mount Waverley Werribee)PortlandSouth GippslandSheppartonTraralgonWangarattaWarrnamboolWodongaWhy Choose to volunteer with Red CrossYou can help improve lives and create a positive impact in your communityIt is an opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge and gain new experiences andYou will be helping Red Cross to support older and vulnerable people across Australia through a range of volunteer based programReliable access to medical care is essential for everyones health and independence. Red Cross Patient Transport program supports older and vulnerable Australians who lack safe regular transport to their non-urgent health appointments. Our door-to-door transport service helps clients achieve better health outcomes reinforces their independence and helps them remain safely in their own homes longer. Red Cross Patient Transport runs on weekdays with regular weekly or fortnightly shifts. Our reliable friendly volunteers help clients get to appointments on time reduce travel stress and support their opportunityWe are looking for dependable volunteers who can relate to and empathise with a diverse range of people including those from different cultural backgrounds and life experiences. Key Requirements and Your Commitment:Be willing to join a nationwide team delivering social inclusion program within Aged and Community our Red Cross vehicles to transport one or multiple clients per trip locally and regionally if required. Use of mobile applications (Apps) to support safe and timely service deliveryAdhere to established work practices relevant to the a safe courteous and respectful transport experienceAbility to place light mobility aids (approx. 10-12 kgs) in the boot of a in conversation and activities that are appropriate to the client or the privacy rights and dignity of clients and maintain confidentiality with respect to information obtained during the delivery of timely and appropriate documentation of your interactions with clear professional relationships and respect clear boundaries to safeguard the well-being of the client and in mandatory learning and development to keep your knowledge skills and practices up-to-date in the aged and community care to upholding the principles outlined in the Aged Care Code of Conduct and any subsequent updates. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity by respecting diverse backgrounds and ensuring that all interactions are inclusive and free from discriminationRed Cross will ensure you have training ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the worlds largest humanitarian impactAs a Red Cross Patient Transport volunteer youll remove one of the biggest hurdles to caretransportationso clients can attend appointments that keep them healthy and independent. Your reliable service will increase clients confidence in managing their health and support them to stay living safely in their own return youll gain fulfillment of enabling access to vital services the satisfaction of making a difference in someones day and the opportunity to engage with Australias diverse be part of the Red Cross Aged & Community Care team that works to support older and vulnerable people across Australia through a range of volunteer-based requirements:All volunteers will be required toundertakea National Police Check which will be organised through Red Cross.A current full Australian drivers licence and an excellent driving Declaration to be completed if you have been a citizen or permanent resident of a country other than Australia after turning 16 years of informationTo find out more about this opportunity please contact the Aged and Community Care Volunteer Assistance Team onor email at Thank you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities please visit our website