Housekeeper Volunteer - Townsville QLD

• Ongoing role
• Weekdays - Mornings
• Must be able to commit to at least one shift per week on a regular basis (minimum of 4 hours)
• Please list your times and days of availability on the application form

 
Why choose to volunteer with Red Cross?

• You can help improve lives and create a positive impact in your community
• It’s an opportunity to enhance your skills & knowledge & gain new experiences
• You’ll be helping Red Cross to support vulnerable people across Australia

The program 

The Red Cross Wellbeing Centres are accommodation facilities located in Townsville, Mackay and Rockhampton allowing people to rest and recuperate while receiving medical treatment or caring for/visiting loved ones from some of the remote parts of North Queensland. The Centre provides safe and affordable accommodation.

The opportunity 

For this role you will need good communication skills and attention to detail. The ability to effectively conduct all cleaning duties as required using the provided equipment, cleaning products and tools. The ability to relate to and empathise with a broad range of people, including those with different lived experiences, abilities, and cultures.

Red Cross will ensure you have training, ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the world’s largest humanitarian network.  

The impact 

As a volunteer, you will help assist the vulnerable in the community to ensure they feel safe. We demonstrate connection by listening, empathising, and providing them with a friendly voice and a person to go to for assistance with their stay.

Application requirements

• For this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check, which will be organized through Red Cross. 
• You will need to provide a recent copy of your resume and provide details for two professional references.
• The 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 in applying for this check.

Further information 

To find out more about this opportunity please contact Sharryn Fahy on 0414 327 698 or via email sfahy@redcross.org.au. 

Thank you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities, please visit our website at www.redcross.org.au/careers