Emergency Services Student Placement Darwin NT

Student PlacementShort-termFlexible hours and daysWeekdaysInternet connection/working deskMust be able to commit at least three shift per week on a regular basisPlease list your times and days of availability on the application formWhy Choose to volunteer with Red CrossIts an opportunity to learn humanitarian services that help improve lives and create a positive impact in your communityIts an opportunity to enhance your skills & knowledge & gain new experiencesYou will be creating career opportunity enhancing your professional skillsYoull be helping Red Cross to support vulnerable people across AustraliaThe programAs a humanitarian organisation the role of Australian Red Cross Emergency Services is to support individuals and communities to better prepare for respond to and recoverfrom emergencies. This includes assisting people to understand emergencies and take preparedness measures to reduce the impacts and effects of opportunityThe student placement will work with the emergency services team to plan and facilitate community engagement and disaster resilience activities such as our school-based Pillowcase Program and RediPlan workshops. The student placement will be given the opportunity to attend face to face and online training courses. The student will become a member of the worlds largest humanitarian organisation and work together with a diverse team of staff and impactAs a placement student you will help a person to recover from disaster by reducing their initial distress facilitating their access to physical emotional and social support and helping to build their ability to cope with the aftermath and ongoing changes that can requirementsFor this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check which will be organised by the Red Cross. You will need to provide a recent copy of your CV and provide details for two professional 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 informationTo find out more about this opportunity please contact (Reena Pandey) or via email you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities please visit our website at