Minimum 12-month commitment
5 hours per month
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 Australian Red Cross International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Program seeks to prevent and alleviate suffering in times of war and conflict and promote non-violence and peace by working towards the following outcomes:
Australians in war and conflict understand that wars have laws and apply them;
Australian law and policy reflects IHL and humanitarian principles; and
the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has maximum global impact in IHL, and Movement members achieve their local humanitarian objectives.
The Community Speakers Network (CSN) is an Australian Red Cross group which provides essential support to the IHL Program by promoting awareness of IHL and the work of the Movement to the general community. CSN members, with the support of the CSN Convenor, are responsible for promoting the CSN to community groups and coordinating the work of the CSN in disseminating IHL to the community.
The opportunity
This role will suit someone who has a strong interest in IHL, is passionate about disseminating IHL throughout the wider community and enjoys public speaking. The ideal candidate will have experience in volunteering and public speaking as well as the ability to effectively engage with community groups and develop networks.
The impact
As a member of the CSN, you will be able to support the CSN Convenor to develop networks with community groups and engage in community activities aimed at increasing awareness of IHL, humanitarian action and the Movement.
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.
Further information
For further information about the role or to receive the Volunteer Role Description and Committee Terms of Reference, please contact Hollie Johnston at
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