Tiwi Community Support Volunteer

Ongoing role Availability as required, weekdays or weekends Location: Darwin Office, Tiwi Office Knowledge of Tiwi culture and values Knowledge of existing programs on Tiwi Must be able to commit to at least one shift per week on a regular basis Able to travel on light aircraft and ferries Why Choose to volunteer with Red Cross? You can help improve lives and create a positive impact in your community Its an opportunity to enhance your skills & knowledge & gain new experiences Youll be helping Red Cross to support vulnerable people across Australia The program The Tiwi Community Support Program enhances program efficiency and community engagement through administrative and logistical support. It aligns with Red Cross goals of strengthening community connection and resilience while providing volunteers with valuable skills and meaningful impact on Tiwi communities. The opportunity This role provides a unique chance to experience the Tiwi Islands and engage deeply with its vibrant community. You will support the incredible impact Red Cross makes on the island while working alongside and learning from professionals in the humanitarian and community development sector. Through this role, you will: Build meaningful connections with the Tiwi community. Gain valuable insights into diverse cultures and lived experiences. Collaborate with a dedicated team, developing skills in teamwork and reliability. Expand your knowledge of Tiwi community values and cultures. Red Cross offers comprehensive training, ongoing support, and access to opportunities within the world's largest humanitarian network, ensuring you are well-prepared to make a difference. The impact As a Tiwi Community Support Volunteer, you will play a vital role in strengthening community connection and resilience. By assisting with administrative tasks, coordinating events, and supporting logistics between Darwin and Tiwi, you will help ensure the smooth delivery of essential services. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Tiwi community, learning from their unique culture and values, while collaborating with a passionate team of professionals. Your contributions will directly support impactful programs that foster unity and make a real difference in people's lives. Application requirements For this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check, which will be organised through Red Cross. The role will also require you to hold or apply for a Working With Children Check or Working With Vulnerable People Check depending on your State/Territory. Red Cross can assist you to apply for this check. Further information To find out more about this opportunity please contact Luke Cornwall on *** or via email **********@redcross.org.au. Thank you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities, please visit our website at redcross.org.au/careers 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 any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities. Category Community Services Commitment Regular - more than 6 months Type Of Work Administration & Office Management Training Volunteer induction and role specific training will be provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr