Overview
Pillowcase Workshop Facilitator Volunteer - SA at Australian Red Cross
Responsibilities
* Deliver Pillowcase Program workshops as a volunteer in South Australia, with opportunities to travel to support the program in other areas. Time commitment typically at least one session per school term.
* Educate children (years 3 & 4) on disaster resilience, lead engaging discussions and activities, and help prepare them for emergencies.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Commitment: at least one session per school term; availability during school hours (Monday to Friday); location in South Australia with local area focus and potential travel.
* On-going position available.
* National Police Check (organised through Red Cross).
* Working With Children Check (WWCC) or apply for it; complete children safeguarding reference checks and learning module.
* Upload a recent copy of your CV and provide details for two professional references.
* Preferably hold a valid SA Driver's licence.
Program Details and Impact
* Pillowcase Program is a disaster resilience education program for students in years 3 & 4. The one-hour workshop includes discussions and activities to help students understand emergency preparedness, manage thoughts and feelings before, during, or after an emergency, and distinguish needs from wants in an emergency kit. Each student decorates a pillowcase to start their own emergency kit.
How to Apply
To submit an application, upload your CV and provide two professional references. For more information contact SA Pillowcase Coordinator Karyn Gillard at or For more opportunities visit the Red Cross careers page:
What We Stand For
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 harm to children.
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