Young Parents Program Community Gardener Volunteer – Randwick NSW

• Ongoing role with flexible commitment
• Available Tuesdays or Wednesdays
• No specific experience required, just an interest in gardening and community work
• 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 & knowledge & gain new experiences
• You’ll be helping Red Cross to support vulnerable people across Australia
  
  

The program

The Young Parents Program (YPP) provides safe, nurturing residential accommodation and outreach support for parents aged 13 to 25 with complex needs. Using a child-centred, therapeutically informed approach, YPP helps young parents build independence and confidence. Operated by the Australian Red Cross from its Randwick office, the program offers therapeutic case management, parenting classes, education, life skills training, and child development services.

The opportunity

As a Community Gardener Volunteer, You Will

• Help maintain a veggie patch and green space by watering, weeding, and general upkeep
• Support the creation of a peaceful and inviting outdoor area for young parents and children
• Assist with tidying and small improvements to keep the garden welcoming
• Be part of a community dedicated to creating a supportive environment
  
  

The impact

Your work will help create a beautiful and functional space for young parents and children to enjoy. By volunteering, you will contribute to their wellbeing, encourage social connection, and promote a welcoming community atmosphere.

Application Requirements

• For this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check, which will be organised through Red Cross.
• You will need to provide a recent copy of your CV and provide details for two professional references.
• 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 opportunity please contact Natalia Ballotin Hall 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

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 diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. 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.

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