Emergency Services Volunteer in Alice Springs

The Australian Red Cross is seeking Emergency Services Volunteers for an ongoing, flexible role available across both metropolitan and regional areas. Volunteers can choose how and when they contribute. 

This opportunity is ideal for people who cannot commit to regular volunteering but still want to gain new experiences, develop valuable skills and support Red Cross Emergency Services before, during, and after emergencies. Volunteers will join a local team within a wider network, participate in preparedness, response, and recovery activities and build the skills needed to provide psychosocial support, training programs and community development services.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact in your community, apply now to volunteer with the Australian Red Cross.

• 📅 Key Dates

  Posting Date: Monday, 22 April 2024 at 9:00 pm
  
  Training Duration:

  • Online modules: approx. 9 hours

  • Psychological First Aid training: 5-hour live webinar or full-day face-to-face session

  Volunteering Schedule:

  • Ongoing, flexible volunteer role

  • No fixed roster, you choose when and how you volunteer

  • Must be prepared to respond during emergencies (timing unpredictable)

  • Opportunities available before, during, and after emergencies (preparedness activities, welfare centre support, recovery programs, admin, community events)
    
    

• 👥 Eligibility

  Location Requirements:

  • Volunteer roles available across metropolitan and regional areas

  • Ongoing role with the flexibility to choose how and when you volunteer. 

  • Must be able to travel locally for deployments, training, or community activities

  Work & Background Requirements:

  • Must undertake a National Police Check (organised through Red Cross)

  • Must hold or apply for a Working With Children Check or Working With Vulnerable People Check (depending on your State/Territory)

  • Must be over 18 years of age (recommended for emergency services roles)

  Training Requirements:

  • Must complete mandatory e-learning modules (x 10) duration approximately 9 hours

  • Must complete Psychological First Aid training (either a 5-hour webinar or 1-day face-to-face training)

  • Must be willing to maintain training and readiness to respond when required

  Commitment Type:

  • Flexible volunteer engagement

  • Must maintain required training to stay deployment-ready

  Skills & Competencies:

  • Basic computer literacy (essential)

  • Strong interpersonal, listening, and communication skills

  • Ability to work respectfully and sensitively with diverse communities

  • Comfortable supporting people during challenging or stressful situations

  • Enjoy working in teams and committed to maintaining skills and knowledge

  Values & Personal Attributes:

  • Open to working with all members of the community

  • Motivated to contribute to preparedness, response, and recovery activities

  • Flexible, adaptable, and able to volunteer on an as-needed basis (emergencies are unpredictable)