Youth Advisory Committee Member - VIC

• Ongoing role 12 month commitment
• Monthly meetings (face to face or teleconference)
• 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, Clubs and Branches 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 by Red Cross. 
• You will need to be a member of Australian Red Cross and you can join as a member here: redcross.org.au/membership/
• To submit this application, you will need to submit a recent copy of your CV.
• 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 to apply for this check
  
  

Further information

To find out more about this opportunity please contact us via email at vicvolunteer@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