Ongoing role Weekdays -mornings &afternoons Must be able to commit to at least one shift per week on a regular basis Please list your times and days of availability on the application form 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 Red Cross assists people in times of need by providing a range of low-cost mobility equipment and personal care aids for short term hire, to assist people in their home environment. The opportunity As a Mobility Equipment Hire Service (MEHS) volunteer, you will be the first point of contact for clients seeking mobility equipment. You’ll bring excellent communication skills and an understanding and empathy for people from diverse backgrounds, as well as a strong understanding or mechanical components. You will assist clients with their enquiries, and carry out maintenance, cleaning and servicing of equipment. Duties include: Assist customers to identify the most appropriate mobility aid in conjunction with their referral Hire mobility equipment to clients requiring short term equipment hire Provide customers with guidelines for the correct use of the mobility aid/s Communicate with clients on a one-to-one basis, respecting the clients’ right to confidentiality Positively contribute to workplace health and safety practices including an understanding of maintenance and carrying out cleaning requirements Ensure the effective management and resolution of client and volunteer issues, grievances and complaints Complete the associated paperwork and process payments Participate in orientation and training sessions Communicate openly with the service convenor and other volunteers regarding the running of the service and any related concerns The impact As a volunteer, you will ensure people have access to the equipment needed for their recovery, helping them to maintain their independence and alleviating some of the pressures they face while managing their health. Red Cross will ensure you have training, ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the world’s largest humanitarian network. Application requirements For this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check, organised through Red Cross Further information To find out more about this opportunity please Barbara Wishart on 07 3807 4085 or via email beenleighrc@redcross.org.au Thank you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities, please visit our website https://www.redcross.org.au/careers/
