Delivered Meals Volunteer ACT

Holder - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Availability: Mornings/AfternoonsTime involved: 1-5 hours per shiftOngoing long-term positionWeekdaysVolunteers use their own vehicles to deliver meals in the communityValid Australian drivers licence required if delivering mealsMust be able to commit to at least one shift per month on a regular basis Standard Shift Times:TaskDays of OperationTask TimesPacking mealsMonday Friday8:00am 9:30amDelivering mealsMonday Friday9:30am 1:00pmWhy Choose to volunteer with Red CrossYou can help improve lives and create a positive impact in your communityIts 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 programGood food nutrition and human connection delivered straight to recipients doorsthat is the essence of our Red Cross Delivered Meals program. Designed to support older and vulnerable people who find it difficult to cook due to age disability or temporary health challenges this service offers both fresh and frozen meals tailored to dietary needs and preferences. Volunteers either assist with packing nutritious meals at our kitchen hub or hand-deliver them and sharing a friendly check-in. These weekly visits not only ensure reliable access to healthy and nutritious food but also foster genuine two-way social interactions. The opportunityWe are looking for warm reliable volunteers who can relate to and empathise with a diverse range of older people including those from different cultural backgrounds and life Requirements and Your Commitment:Be willing to join a nationwide team delivering social inclusion program within Aged and Community Care. Access to your own vehicle (partial fuel reimbursements provided) for delivery of conversational skills and a respectful inclusive to lift and place food eskies (approx. 10-12 Kgs) in the boot of a vehicle. Respect the privacy rights and dignity of clients and maintain confidentiality with respect to information obtained during the delivery of appropriate digital systems and adhere to established work practices relevant to the 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 Delivered Meals volunteer youll deliver more than just nutritious foodyoull brighten someones day. Your regular visits will help reduce loneliness and isolation support clients in living independently and enrich their quality of return you will gain firsthand insight into Australias diverse communities and the satisfaction of making a real 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. Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) which Red Cross can assist you in applying for this check.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