Volunteer Distribution Centre All-Rounder Derrimut VIC

Distribution Centre All-Rounder Volunteer - Derrimut VIC Ongoing volunteer opportunityMinimum 4 hours per weekWeekday shifts availableOccasional weekend shifts availableMust be able to commit to at least one regular shift per week Please 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 communityGain hands-on experience across logistics sorting warehouse and retail operationsSupport Red Cross to assist vulnerable people across AustraliaContribute to sustainability by helping divert products from landfillThe programRed Cross Shops sell new and donated clothing accessories and homewares to raise funds to help people in need. Each year Red Cross rescues more than 450 tonnes of clothing from landfill provides opportunities for over 5000 volunteers and generates vital funds to support vulnerable people across Australia and around the world. The Retail Distribution Centre in Derrimut plays an important role in making this possible. Our team supports stores by preparing and distributing essential supplies and stock helping them operate smoothly and continue raising funds. With the capacity to process over 650000 kilograms of donated goods each year the Distribution Centre contributes to both sustainability and humanitarian impact ensuring items are reused or responsibly recycled wherever an All-Rounder Volunteer youll be part of the team that keeps this system moving supporting different areas of the Distribution Centre to ensure stock flows efficiently from donation to opportunityAs a Distribution Centre All-Rounder Volunteer your day may include:Sorting donated clothing and merchandise into categoriesPicking and packing store orders accuratelyAssisting with van loading/unloading and supporting local deliveriesPreparing outbound freight and attaching labelsSupporting general warehouse tasks such as organising pallets or breaking down cardboardWorking collaboratively with staff and volunteers to meet daily prioritiesIdentifying and reporting hazards in line with Work Health & Safety policiesThis is a varied hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys practical work and is happy to move between different tasks as prior warehouse experience is required just reliability attention to detail and a willingness to impactBy supporting multiple areas of the Distribution Centre you help ensure stores receive quality stock quickly and safely enabling them to continue raising funds for humanitarian contribution also supports sustainability by keeping goods in circulation and reducing practical work with visible results and real community requirementsFor this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check which will be organised through Red Cross. Be a minimum of 18 years of ageFurther informationTo find out more about this opportunity please contact Amy Bowenor via email Thank you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities please visit our website at