Ongoing role 12 month commitment

Monthly meetings (face to face or teleconference)

Project work and events outside of meetings

2-3 hrs per week

Ages 18 - 29 years 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 & knowledge & gain new experiences

You’ll be helping Red Cross to support vulnerable people across Australia The program The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a governance committee of the Australian Red Cross that supports the organisation through the planning and delivery of youth related campaigns and events in their state. The YAC is responsible for advising the State Board and senior staff, designing and delivering youth engagement and mobilisation initiatives, and promoting the work of Australian Red Cross. The opportunity Interest/experience in coordinating projects and/or events

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and confident presenting to a broad range of stakeholders

Marketing and social media skills (desirable)

Experience working with community based organisations (desirable)

Experience working with diverse people, including culturally and linguistically diverse people

At ease working independently or as part of a diverse and geographically dispersed team to share the workload

Organisational skills including the ability to prioritise tasks and manage commitments

Knowledge of and interest in the work of Australian Red Cross

Strong commitment to taking humanitarian action and voluntary service The impact Lead the design and implementation of YAC projects, events and initiatives (i.e.





Youth

Week) as agreed at Planning Days and YAC meetings

Provide regular progress updates and reports to the YAC Chair or project lead

Represent the YAC on other Red Cross committees where appointed

Attend and assist with Red Cross events as required (AGM, World Red Cross Day, ANZAC Day, Member Forums etc.)

Research youth-related topics and documents and provide written reports to senior staff

Provide advice and support to University Clubs, Clubs and Branches as needed

Collaborate with YACs in other States/ Territories.

Work with the state Board and advocate for participation, recognition and support for young people in all relevant activities of Red Cross

Provide advice from a youth perspective for Red Cross programs and business functions, particularly those involving young people Application requirements For this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check, which will be organised by Red Cross. You will need to be a member of Australian Red Cross and you can join as a member here: redcross.org.au/membership/

To submit this application, you will need to submit a recent copy of your CV.

The role will also require you to hold or apply for a Working With Children Check or Working With Vulnerable People Check (depending on your State/Territory). Red Cross can assist you to apply for this check Further information To find out more about this chance please contact Katie Stein via email at [email protected] Thank you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities, please visit our website at www.redcross.org.au/careers

📌 VOL - NSW Youth Advisory Committee - Youth Engagement Advisor (New South Wales)
🏢 Australian Red Cross
📍 New South Wales