Mobility Equipment Hire Service Volunteer Bundaberg QLD
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11 hours ago
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Job Summary
Ongoing roleWeekdays -mornings &afternoonsMust be able to commit to at least one shift per week on a regular basisPlease list your times and days of availability on the application formWhy Choose to volunteer with Red CrossYou can help improve lives and create a positive impact in your communityIts an opportunity to enhance your skills & knowledge & gain new experiencesYoull be helping Red Cross to support vulnerable people across AustraliaThe programRed Cross assists people in times of need by providing a range of low cost mobility equipment and personal care aids for short term hire to assist people in their home opportunityThe volunteer will be responsible for responding to enquiries identifying and providing customers with the most appropriate short term hire mobility aids maintaining and carrying out equipment cleaning and servicing requirements as well as completing hire and return Mobility Equipment Hire Service (MEHS) Volunteer is the first contact point for MEHS clients and is responsible the following duties:Assist customers to identify the most appropriate mobility aid in conjunction with their referralHire mobility equipment to clients requiring short term equipment hireProvide customers with guidelines for the correct use of the mobility aid/sCommunicate with clients on a one-to-one basis respecting the clients right to confidentialityPositively contribute to workplace health and safety practices including an understanding of maintenance and carrying out cleaning requirements (health permitting)Ensure the effective management and resolution of client and volunteer issues grievances and complaintsEnsure open professional positive respectful and constructive style of communication in all interactionsComplete the associated paperwork and process paymentsParticipate in orientation and training sessionsCommunicate openly with the service convenor and other volunteers regarding the running of the service and any related concerns The impactAs a volunteer you will help vulnerable older people to feel safe and improve their social connection by listening empathising and providing them with a friendly voice. You will have the opportunity to learn from many peoples diverse history and knowledge as well as feeling the satisfaction of giving back to Cross will ensure you have training ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the worlds largest humanitarian requirementsFor this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check organised through Red informationTo find out more about this opportunity please contact Kerry Gover on. Additional contact you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities please visit our website
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- Fundraising
- Communication skills
- Physical Examinations
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Grant Writing
- Music Therapy
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Writing Skills
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Australian Red Cross mobilises the power of humanity to bring people and communities together in times of need.
