Community Education Volunteer Coordinator - In Search of Safety - Darwin

Australian Red Cross


  • Ongoing

  • Minimum of two days per week


The program


The In Search of Safety program was developed by Red Cross to help build awareness and understanding of the real situations facing people who come to Australia to seek asylum.


The opportunity


It aims to clarify misinformation and challenge misunderstandings surrounding asylum seekers through thought-provoking presentations, engaging group activities and enlightening real-life stories, in order to increase community cohesion and cultivate a more welcoming Australia.


The impact


This role supports the program to improve public understanding of asylum seekers, refugees and migration by delivering interactive sessions in school forums. All information is presented within a humanitarian framework from a neutral and impartial perspective to allow participants to form their own conclusions.


Application requirements


To submit this an application you will be required to upload a recent copy of your CV and provide details for two professional references


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 different lived experience, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age and sexual orientation.  We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children.  Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organization making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.


Thank you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities.



Express interest

  • Location: Darwin NT
  • Category Community Services

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Time Required

Minimum of two days per week.

Training

Volunteer induction and role specific training will be provided

Requirements

  • National Police Certificate *
  • Working with Children Check *

Reference checks and CV required.

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.

Express interest