Handy Person & Gardener Volunteer - Cairns QLD

• Flexible hours
• Weekdays
• Must be able to commit to at least one shift per week on a regular basis

• 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
• It’s an opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge plus gain new experiences
• You’ll be helping Red Cross to support vulnerable people across Australia

The program 

Our Wellbeing Centres provide a welcome home away from home for patients & their carers, who travel from some of the most remote parts of North Queensland to access specialist medical services that are not available in their local community.  

The opportunity 

We are looking for someone skilled in basic general maintenance/handy work as well an interest in gardening and landscaping within the centre. 

The impact 

This volunteer opportunity will help to keep our centre looking fresh, helping with general maintenance and light garden duties around the facility.  This would suit someone passionate about using their skills and knowledge, working within their capacity.

Application requirements

• For this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check, which will be organised by Red Cross
• To submit this application, you will need to upload a recent copy of your CV and/or provide details of two professional references.
• The role will also require you to hold or apply for a Working With Children Check.  Red Cross can assist you to apply for this check.

Further Information

To find out more about this opportunity please contact Kylie Wood on 0402 895 460 or via email kwood@redcross.org.au. 

Thank you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities, please visit our website at www.redcross.org.au/careers