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Invitation to volunteer information session
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Tuesday, 7 July 2009
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You are invited to attend our volunteer information session on Tuesday 7 July 2009 from 6-8 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 Friday, 3 July 2009.
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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Current Volunteer Opportunities
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Red Cross Victoria relies on the support of dedicated volunteers so that we can deliver our community and emergency services. Appropriate training will be provided for all volunteers and a successful police check is mandatory to become a volunteer for Red Cross.
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Victorian Youth Advisory Committee Member
The Victorian Youth Advisory Committee (VYAC) is an advisory committee of the Red Cross Victoria Board. VYAC advises and consults on issues affecting Red Cross, particularly youth opportunities, programs and policy.
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Immigration Detention Program - Sewing Group Facilitator
Through the Immigration Detention Program, the Department has one worker operating three days per week, providing support and assistance to detainees and furthering the humanitarian work of Red Cross in the Maribyrnong IDC.
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Retail Shop Assistants
The Retail Shop Assistant is part of a shop team, involved in the process of sales, stock preparation and merchandising of the shop.
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save-a-mate (SAM) Peer Education Program
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 Melbourne, 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? 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
Coordinate volunteer participation in a friendly game of soccer, basketball, netball or volleyball with young men at the Melbourne Youth Justice Centre.
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