Location: Hyde Park, Sydney at end of Anzac Parade. Saturday 25th April 2026. Morning shift: 8:00 am–10:30 am.
The Program
Volunteers support our Returned and Services personnel and their families through the provision of a free refreshment service available in Hyde Park upon the completion of the Anzac Day commemoration marches.
The Opportunity
There is an opportunity to support and talk with members of our Returned and Services personnel and their families as tea, coffee and Anzac biscuits are served at the conclusion of the Anzac Day commemoration marches in Hyde Park. There are four time shifts which will cover
* Set up equipment and supplies to be able to make tea/coffee for those using the refreshment centre
* Serve tea/coffee to the public
* Pack up all equipment and supplies at the end of event, ensuring that all rubbish is moved to the designated area for council removal
* Act as a representative for Red Cross
What do I need to bring?
* Wear closed‐in, comfortable shoes
* Wear comfortable clothing (keep in mind it may get dirty)
* Personal sun protective gear (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
* Own dietary‐specific snacks if required
* We recommend bringing a water bottle to limit single‐use plastic.
* Gloves and hand sanitiser will be provided, or you can bring your own.
The Impact
Red Cross has been providing this free service for many years, with feedback on how appreciative people are to have a quiet place to sit, enjoy a cup of tea and catch up with their mates during this important commemoration.
Further Information
To find out more about this opportunity please contact Maria Muente on 0418 467 237.
Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
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