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Invitation to Volunteer Information Session
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Tuesday, 5th August 2008
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You are invited to attend our Volunteer Information Session on Tuesday, 5th August, 2008 from 6 pm - 8 pm at Red Cross, 23-47 Villiers Street, North Melbourne.
This information session will:
- provide a better understanding of Red Cross, its functions Australia wide as well as in Victoria;
- provide information on Red Cross services in Victoria and the volunteer opportunities available.
If you are interested in attending please forward your name and telephone number to : Volunteer Information Session
RSVP Prior to: Thursday, 31st July 2008
Please note that to volunteer with Red Cross, you must be 18 years of age and successfully pass a police check. Also, if you are not an Australian citizen, you must either be a permanent resident or have a current working visa.
To register your interest in becoming a volunteer, just complete the Volunteer Registration form, and one of our Coordinators will contact you.
Our Philosophy
We are dedicated to providing quality volunteer experiences. Volunteering is viewed as an opportunity to benefit the volunteer, the organisation and the community within which they all operate.
Volunteering should be a two way process. Each volunteer has their own individual motivations for volunteering. We try to match your motivations with current volunteer opportunities.
Volunteers from all sectors of the community are encouraged to get on board and get involved with Red Cross.
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save-a-mate (SAM) Peer Education Program (Bendigo and Echuca Regions)
The Australian Red Cross save-a-mate (SAM) Peer Educatrion Program is a non-judgemental, interactive, educational program that teaches young people how to recognise, prevent and respond to the emergencies that may arise as a result of alcohol and other drug use. Volunteers are required to deliver the save-a-mate peer education sessions in secondary schools and youth and community centres in the Bendigo and Echuca regions.
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Talk Out Loud - Mental Health Peer Educator (Bendigo and Shepparton regions)
The Australian Red Cross Talk Out Loud Peer Education Course is an interactive, educational program that aims to address the mental health issues impacting young people by raising mental health literacy, reducing stigma and encouraging helpseeking. Talk Out Loud provides training, education and health promotion initiatives that seek to build the skills and knowledge of young people to look after themselves and provide support to their peers. Volunteers are required to deliver the Talk Out Loud mental health peer education sessions in secondary schools and youth and community centres in the Bendigo and Shepparton regions.
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yconnect? Administration Officer
The yconnect? Administration Officer is a voluntary position that helps to develop and implement procedures for recruitment and selection of volunteers for yconnect? community programs as well as maintain yconnect? volunteers.
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yconnect? Homework Club Tutor
The yconnect? Homework Club Tutor is responsible for providing homework support and friendship to primary school aged children.
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yconnect? Youth Justice Convenor
The yconnect? Melbourne Youth Justice Centre (MYJC) Sports Program Convenor is a voluntary position that co-ordinates both the volunteers involved in the program and the relationships connected with it.
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Download the latest edition of Volunteer News |
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Volunteer News Dec 2007
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