The program
Australian Red Cross and Uber are holding a nationwide donation event to accept quality preloved clothing. Get involved with the community and help divert goods from landfill by volunteering with Red Cross at this one-day outdoor event. Donations collected will help Red Cross Shops raise funds for the humanitarian work of Australian Red Cross, supporting people facing tough times in our communities.

The opportunity
To volunteer at this event, you should be over 15 years, fit and able to lift bags/boxes from vehicles.

Our Red Cross Event Support Volunteers will assist us with:

• Set up (morning shift) or pack down (afternoon/evening shift) of the event. 
• Removing donations from cars and onto trucks onsite (some bags/boxes may be heavy).
• Removing donations from trucks and onto a shipping container onsite (some bags/boxes may be heavy). 

What do you need to bring?

• Wear closed-in, comfortable shoes.
• Wear comfortable clothing (keep in mind it may get dirty).
• Personal sun protective gear (hat, sunglasses).
• Personal rain appropriate gear if needed (please check weather forecast ahead of the event).
• Own dietary-specific snacks if required.
• We recommend bringing a reusable water bottle to limit single-use plastic.
• Red Cross will provide masks & gloves but if you prefer you can bring your own.       

No experience is necessary as you will be provided with training on the day.

Please click on the hyperlink below for your preferred shift and location: 

• • Charles st 9.30am -1.30pm
  • Charles st 12.30pm -5.00pm
  • East Perth 9.30am - 1.30pm
  • East Perth 12.30pm - 5.00pm

Further Information
To find out more about this opportunity contact WA Volunteering Hub on 1800 833 489 or visit the website.

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 experiences, 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 organisation 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. Click here to find out more.