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Volunteer Telephone Caller – TeleCHAT Clarence Valley to Northern Rivers
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Role no: 495251
Availability: Business hours, Evenings, Mornings, Weekends
Time involved: 1 hour per week
Location: Regional NSW
- The roles are ongoing; with a minimum commitment of 6 months
- 20 min call per week
The program
Red Cross supports elderly members of the community to be more independent, to improve their wellbeing and social connection and to remain living in their local community.
The opportunity
This role suits someone over the age of 18 who is a good listener and can maintain strict confidentiality of information obtained during a call. Volunteers must follow procedures if calls are not answered or there are concerns about the welfare of the participant.
The impact
As a Telephone Caller you’ll brighten the life of someone suffering vulnerability by offering them friendship. Red Cross will ensure you have training, ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the World’s largest humanitarian network.
For more information, please see the 
Volunteer Role Description - Telechat.pdf or contact Julie Davis on 02 6622 0788.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Advertised: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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Submit your application
Tell us about yourself along with any skills and experience you can bring to Red Cross by completing an online application.
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Meet with us
Have a chat with us about the volunteer role you have applied for and see whether it’s a good match for you and for us.
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Complete some checks
If you are successful in getting the role we’ll ask you to complete a Police Check. In some cases a Working With Children Check may also be required.
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Get started!
At this stage, it’s time for your induction and training as you’re now an official Red Cross Volunteer.
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