Volunteer with Av's Emergency Relief Food Van

2 weeks ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Anglicare Victoria Full time

512203

Swanston Street, Melbourne Central, VIC, Australia, 3000

Casual

Volunteer for a leading community based organisation making a real difference in the life of families, children and young people.
- Ongoing volunteer roles available across Wednesday-Friday, 5 hour shifts within business hours
- Location: Based in Fitzroy, with driving to other AV Emergency Relief sites in metro Melbourne during shift

About Us

At Anglicare Victoria our focus is on transforming the futures of children and young people, families and adults. Our work is based on the three guiding pillars of Prevent, Protect and Empower.

We offer a comprehensive network of services and seek to ensure the provision of high quality services that will bring about self-determination, and significant improvements in the life experiences of vulnerable children and families with whom we work.

The Position

Anglicare Victoria operates a number of Emergency Relief Programs across metropolitan and regional centres.

The programs oversee the assessment and administration of clients experiencing personal crisis or financial hardship, and provide immediate assistance in the form of food and petrol vouchers, food parcels, prescription vouchers, information, advocacy & referrals to other support services. Our programs are client facing.

The AV Aid Food Van supports our Emergency Relief sites by delivering essential non-perishable food items to these programs to provide to vulnerable people with dignity.

We are seeking to recruit a group of community minded people who can assist with a range of roles including:
Drive the AV Aid van from Mission House Fitzroy to, and return from, either:
Sydenham (Wednesday)

Sunshine (Thursday)

Craigieburn (Friday)

Assist with the loading and unloading of goods from the van including lifting and carrying within AV OHS policy guidelines

Set up the stall to distribute food items and prepacked food parcels from

Man the stall for the duration of the program and hand out food parcels/items to clients

About you

**To be successful in this role you will need**:
Ongoing availability on days to be determined between Wednesday and Friday, within business hours

Be warm, friendly and empathetic in nature with genuine interest in supporting people in need

Strong communication and listening skills

Hold a current Victorian Driver’s License

**Please Note**: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Volunteering With Us

Volunteers are much appreciated and a vital resource to Anglicare Victoria’s Emergency Relief programs.

Anglicare Victoria are leaders in the community sector, offering comprehensive training, support and a culture of inclusivity and resilience.

Our leadership team are passionate about achieving the best possible client outcomes, and as recognised innovators we have received our” Rainbow Tick Accreditation”

All volunteers will be fully trained and Emergency Relief Programs operate within current government Covid-19 Safe guidelines.

How to Apply

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this. Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.



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