Ongoing role Must be able to commit to at least one shift per fortnight on a regular basis (Monday or Tuesday) 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 Employment & Participation Program assists temporary visa holders to connect with work, training and volunteering opportunities. The Program provides resume and job search support, support with interview preparation and education on workplace rights and responsibilities. The Program also assists people to connect with community organisations and social groups. The Opportunity For this role you will need: Good conversational skills and the ability to relate to and empathise with a broad range of people, including those with different lived experiences, abilities, and cultures The ability to support processes, tasks and resources required to deliver the Program An overall understanding of Australian workplace culture To be comfortable using computers and providing administrative support The ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries Red Cross will ensure you have training, ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the world’s largest humanitarian network. The Impact As an Employment & Participation volunteer, you will help to increase the skills of migrants in transition to navigate the Australian job market and improve their social connections. Application requirements For this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check, which will be organised through Red Cross To submit this an application you will need 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 to apply for this check Provide a recent copy of your CV Further information To find out more about this opportunity please contact Amy Marr via email rc_jobs_support_qld@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