Delivered Meals Volunteer

2 weeks ago

Burnie, Tasmania, Australia Australian Red Cross Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Delivered Meals Volunteer - TAS role at Australian Red Cross.

Red Cross's Delivered Meals program supports older and vulnerable people by delivering meals and providing a friendly check-in. Volunteers hand-deliver meals and contribute to social connection with recipients.

Responsibilities
  • Deliver meals to community recipients using your own vehicle.
  • Provide a friendly check-in during weekday deliveries.
  • Ensure safe handling of meal packs and assist with loading/unloading as needed.
  • Maintain privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of clients.
  • Utilise appropriate digital systems and complete relevant documentation of interactions.
  • Participate in mandatory learning and development for the aged and community care sector.
Availability and Time Commitment

Availability: Mornings/Afternoons

Time involved: 1–3 hours per week

  • Ongoing long-term position
  • Weekdays
  • Must be able to commit to at least one shift per week on a regular basis
Region/Service Times
  • Launceston - Mon–Fri 10:00am–1:00pm
  • Burnie - Mon–Fri 9:00am–12:00pm
  • Queenstown - Mon–Fri 10:30am–12:30pm
  • Campbell Town - Mon–Fri 11:30am–1:00pm
  • George Town - Mon–Fri 12:00pm–1:30pm
  • Bridport - Mon/Wed 10:30am–11:30am
  • Evandale - Tue/Thu 10:00am–12:00pm
  • Scottsdale - Mon–Fri 12:00pm–1:30pm
Key Requirements and Commitment
  • Access to your own vehicle (partial fuel reimbursements provided) to deliver meals.
  • Strong conversational skills and a respectful, inclusive approach.
  • Ability to lift and carry meal packs up to 15 kg and safely load/unload from your vehicle.
  • Respect client privacy, rights, and dignity; maintain confidentiality.
  • Utilise digital systems and follow established work practices relevant to the program.
  • Record timely documentation of interactions with clients.
  • Maintain professional boundaries to safeguard client and volunteer well-being.
  • Participate in mandatory learning and development to stay up-to-date in aged and community care.
  • Uphold the Aged Care Code of Conduct and any updates.
  • Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in interactions.
Impact

As a Red Cross Delivered Meals volunteer, you will help reduce loneliness and support clients in living independently, while gaining insight into Australia's diverse communities and making a difference in people's lives.

Application Requirements
  • National Police Check (arranged through Red Cross).
  • Current full Australian driver's licence with a clean driving record.
  • Statutory Declaration if you have been a citizen or permanent resident of a country other than Australia after turning 16.
Additional Information

For more information, contact the Aged and Community Care Volunteer Assistance Team on or email Visit for career opportunities.

Red Cross strives to create a safe, inclusive culture with wellbeing at its center. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are a child-safe organization with zero tolerance for harm to children.


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