Delivered Meals Volunteer TAS

Scottsdale - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Availability: Mornings/AfternoonsTime involved: 1-3 hours per weekOngoing long-term positionWeekdaysVolunteers use their own vehicles to deliver food in the communityValid Australian drivers license requiredMust be able to commit to at least one shift per week on a regular basisRegion Days of Operation Service Times:Launceston - Monday Friday 10:00am 1:00pmBurnie - Monday Friday 9:00am 12:00pmQueenstown - Monday - Friday 10:30am 12:30pmCampbell Town - Monday - Friday 11:30am 1:00pmGeorge Town - Monday - Friday 12:00pm 1:30pmBridport - Mondays & Wednesdays 10:30am 11:30amEvandale - Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am 12:00pmScottsdale - Monday - Friday 12:00pm 1:30pmWhy 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 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 meals tailored to dietary needs and preferences. Each weekday volunteers hand-deliver fresh and/or frozen meal packs along with 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) to deliver 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 you will deliver more than just nutritious foodyou will 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.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 you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities please visit our website