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Gardner / General Hand Volunteer Townsville QLD Ongoing role Weekday shifts Must be able to commit to at least one shift per fortnight 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 Its an opportunity to enhance your skills, knowledge, and gain new experiences Youll be helping Red Cross support vulnerable people across Australia The program The Townsville Accommodation Centre provides a welcoming home away from home for people travelling from rural and remote areas to receive medical treatment at the Townsville Hospital. The Centre reflects the Red Cross wellbeing model, emphasizing openness, welcome, and homeliness, mirroring health and recovery. The opportunity This role requires a love of the outdoors and gardening, as you will perform various gardening activities. Planning and organizational skills are essential for maintaining gardening schedules and equipment for future use. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Liaise with other volunteers and community members Contribute to events or activities at the centre Clean and maintain gardening equipment Provide meet and greet services to guests where required Perform gardening activities such as planting, watering, weeding, composting, mulching, and maintaining garden beds Gurney walkways and pathways General tidying and moving items in storage areas Participate in team meetings as needed Red Cross will provide training, ongoing support, and access to other opportunities within its humanitarian network. The impact As a volunteer, you will help those traveling for medical treatment feel at home and support their recovery through listening, empathizing, and friendly interaction. You will learn from diverse individuals and experience the satisfaction of giving back. Application Requirements Undergo a National Police Check organized through Red Cross Provide details for two professional references Hold or apply for a Working With Children or Vulnerable People Check, depending on your location (Red Cross can assist with this) Further Information For more details, contact Sharryn Fahy at sfahy@redcross.org.au. To explore career opportunities, visit our website. Community Garden Volunteer - Darwin Ongoing Minimum of four hours per week, including after hours if required Why Choose to volunteer with Red Cross? Help improve lives and create a positive community impact Enhance your skills and gain new experiences Support vulnerable people across Australia The program Involves gardening activities like planting, watering, weeding, composting, mulching, pruning, fertilizing, and general maintenance, including harvesting produce. The opportunity Flexible volunteering with attention to detail and safety; assisting with cultural community gardens. A ''C'' class drivers license is desirable. The impact Red Cross provides training, ongoing support, and access to opportunities within its global humanitarian network. Application Requirements National Police Check (organized through Red Cross) Working With Children or Vulnerable People Check (assistance available from Red Cross) Further Information Contact Sarani Muthunayake at 0467 761 904 or visit our careers page. Red Cross promotes a safe, inclusive culture, embracing diversity and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with varied backgrounds, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are committed to child safety and zero harm to children. Our vision is to be a trusted leader in humanitarian work, making a meaningful difference in lives and communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr