Emergency Services Volunteer WA

Perth - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ongoing role with the flexibility to choose how and when you : Metro Broome/Derby Karratha/Port Hedland Newman Carnarvon Geraldton Kalgoorlie South-West and AlbanyUpfront commitment to our minimum training requirements - 9 hours online learning and practical training in Psychological First Aid. Basic computer literacy is essential. Why Choose to volunteer with Red CrossPerfect for those that cant commit to regular volunteering. Opportunity to support WA in preparedness response and recovery. Gain new experiences skills & knowledge. Contribute to Red Cross Emergency Services by helping before during and after emergencies in a variety of programRed Cross has been responding to emergencies and providing humanitarian assistance in Australia since 1914. We are committed to strengthening and extending our emergency aid services to assist all Australians in preparing for responding to and recovering from part of our Emergency Services team you will join a group of trained volunteers ready to assist locally and across the state in times of work spreads far and wide including supporting communities groups and individuals to prepare for emergencies as well as assisting with response and disaster recovery. We also work with many stakeholdersto provide training in psychological first aid response emergency management and opportunityRed Cross provides a range of support to communities that are at-risk of disaster or that have experienced an work in communities before an emergency assisting with individual and community preparedness during an emergency providing support in evacuation and recovery centres and through our emergency phoneline and after emergencies as communities move through the recovery are looking for people who are willing to be trained to provide this type of support to our communities. The opportunity requires volunteers to maintain their training so they can respond when needed. Our response and recovery work is not predictable volunteering opportunity as we dont know when emergencies are going to happen. For response and recovery we are asking you to be prepared to respond when you are needed. However you will have the flexibility to decide when you volunteer your time and what activities you would like to be involved with. Our resilience work offers an opportunity for more planned volunteering opportunities. Examples of this include participation at community events meetings admin support training and facilitation etc. You will be notified of opportunities as they commitment:Upfront training in Psychological First Aid Skills (1 day face-to-face)Mandatory e-learning modules (x10) duration approximately 9 hoursAs a volunteer you will: Join a local team which is part of a large network of locally based opportunities to engage in preparedness response and recovery skills that allow you to provide psychosocial support training programs and community development services in your own communities and volunteers are:Open to working with all members of the community sometimes during very challenging strong interpersonal listening and communication able to communicate in a respectful sensitive and supportive working in teams and be driven to maintain their skills and literacy is required. The impactAs a Red Cross Emergency Services Volunteer you will have a direct impact with the members of your community. Whether you are providing personal support (Psychological First Aid) to people affected be emergencies helping communities prepare before or recover after a disaster or support training and operations you will be making a real Cross will ensure you have training ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the WA Red requirementsFor this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check 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 Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident. Alternatively Visa holders allowing volunteering with at least 24 months until over the age of Drivers Licence (Desirable but not essential)Further informationTo find out more about this opportunity please contact our Workforce Development Team via email you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities please visit our website