Volunteer Distribution Centre Driver - Derrimut VIC

Distribution Centre Driver Volunteer - Derrimut VIC   Ongoing volunteer opportunity Minimum 4 hours per week Weekday shifts available Occasional weekend shifts available Must be able to commit to at least one regular shift per week 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 Gain practical experience in logistics and transport operations Support Red Cross to assist vulnerable people across Australia Contribute to sustainability by helping divert products from landfill The program    Red Cross Shops sell new and donated clothing, accessories and homewares to raise funds to help people in need. Each year, Red Cross rescues more than 450 tonnes of clothing from landfill, provides opportunities for over 5,000 volunteers and generates vital funds to support vulnerable people across Australia and around the world. The Retail Distribution Centre in Derrimut plays an important role in making this possible. Our team supports stores by preparing and distributing essential supplies and stock, helping them operate smoothly and continue raising funds. With the capacity to process over 650,000 kilograms of donated goods each year, the Distribution Centre contributes to both sustainability and humanitarian impact — ensuring items are reused or responsibly recycled wherever possible.   As a Volunteer Driver, you’ll help keep this system moving — safely transporting stock, donations and supplies between the Distribution Centre, stores and partners. Your role ensures the right goods get to the right place at the right time.   The opportunity    As a Distribution Centre Driver Volunteer, you will: Safely drive Red Cross vehicles to collect and deliver stock, donations and supplies Load and unload vehicles using safe manual handling practices Complete scheduled pickup and delivery runs Ensure goods are handled carefully and delivered to the correct location Complete run sheets and paperwork accurately Keep vehicles clean and report any faults or hazards Represent Red Cross professionally when interacting with stores, partners and the community Support general Distribution Centre tasks when not driving You’ll receive training and ongoing support, and you’ll be part of a friendly, practical team environment.   The impact   By safely transporting goods between our Distribution Centre and stores, you help ensure shops stay stocked and operational — supporting their ability to raise funds for humanitarian programs. Your contribution also helps reduce waste and keep usable goods in circulation.   It’s hands-on, purposeful work that directly supports the communities Red Cross serves.   Application requirements   For this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check, which will be organised through Red Cross.  Be a minimum of 18 years of age You will need to hold a current AUS Drivers License to undertake this role. Further information    To find out more about this opportunity please contact Amy Bowen 0409 515 575 or via email ambowen@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