Youth Advisory Committee Member - ACT

• Ongoing role 12-month commitment
• Monthly meetings (face to face or Teams)
• Project work and events outside of meetings
• 2-3 hrs per week
• Ages 16 - 29 years

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 Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a governance committee of the Australian Red Cross that supports the organisation through the planning and delivery of youth related campaigns and events in their state. The YAC is responsible for advising the State Board and senior staff, designing and delivering youth engagement and mobilisation initiatives, and promoting the work of Australian Red Cross. 

The opportunity 

• Interest/experience in coordinating projects and/ or events
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and confident presenting to a broad range of stakeholders
• Marketing and social media skills (desirable)
• Experience working with community-based organisations (desirable)
• Experience working with diverse people, including culturally and linguistically diverse people
• At ease working independently or as part of a diverse and geographically dispersed team to share the workload
• Organisational skills including the ability to prioritise tasks and manage commitments
• Knowledge of and interest in the work of Australian Red Cross
• Strong commitment to taking humanitarian action and voluntary service

The impact 

• Lead the design and implementation of YAC projects, events and initiatives (i.e. Youth Week) as agreed at Planning Days and YAC meetings
• Provide regular progress updates and reports to the YAC Chair or project lead
• Represent the YAC on other Red Cross committees where appointed
• Attend and assist with Red Cross events as required (AGM, World Red Cross Day, ANZAC Day, Member Forums etc.)
• Research youth-related topics and documents and provide written reports to senior staff
• Provide advice and support to University Clubs, Red Cross Clubs as needed
• Collaborate with YACs in other States/ Territories.
• Work with the state Board and advocate for participation, recognition and support for young people in all relevant activities of Red Cross
• Provide advice from a youth perspective for Red Cross programs and business functions, particularly those involving young people

Application requirements

• For this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check, which will be organised through Red Cross. 
• You will need to provide a recent copy of your CV and provide details for two professional references.
• This role will also require you to hold or apply for a Working With Vulnerable People Check. Red Cross can assist you in applying for this check.

Further information 

To find out more about this opportunity please contact us via email at  nswvolunteer@redcross.org.au or call the Community Mobilisation Team on 1800 33 489

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