Delivered Meals Volunteer - ACT

Availability: Mornings/Afternoons 
Time involved:1-5 hours per shift 

• Ongoing long-term position
• Weekdays 
• Volunteers use their own vehicles to deliver meals in the community 
• Valid Australian driver’s licence required if delivering meals 
• Must be able to commit to at least one shift per month on a regular basis 

  Standard Shift Times:

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 and knowledge and gain new experiences, and
• You will be helping Red Cross to support older and vulnerable people across Australia through a range of volunteer based programs. 

The program 

Good food, nutrition, and human connection delivered straight to recipients’ doors—that is the essence of our Red Cross Delivered Meals program. Designed to support older and vulnerable people who find it difficult to cook due to age, disability, or temporary health challenges, this service offers both fresh and frozen meals, tailored to dietary needs and preferences. Volunteers either assist with packing nutritious meals at our kitchen hub or hand-deliver them and sharing a friendly check-in. These weekly visits not only ensure reliable access to healthy and nutritious food but also foster genuine, two-way social interactions.

The opportunity 

We are looking for warm, reliable volunteers who can relate to and empathise with a diverse range of older people, including those from different cultural backgrounds and life experiences.

Key Requirements and Your Commitment:

• Be willing to join a nationwide team delivering social inclusion program within Aged and Community Care.    
• Access to your own vehicle (partial fuel reimbursements provided) for delivery of meals.
• Strong conversational skills and a respectful, inclusive approach.    
• Ability to lift and place food eskies (approx. 10-12 Kgs) in the boot of a vehicle.
• Respect the privacy, rights, and dignity of clients and maintain confidentiality with respect to information obtained during the delivery of service.     
• Utilise appropriate digital systems and adhere to established work practices relevant to the program. 
• Record timely and appropriate documentation of your interactions with clients.   
• Maintain clear professional relationships and respect clear boundaries to safeguard the well-being of the client and yourself.   
• Participate in mandatory learning and development to keep your knowledge, skills, and practices up-to-date in the aged and community care sector.   
• Commit to upholding the principles outlined in the Aged Care Code of Conduct and any subsequent updates.    
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity by respecting diverse backgrounds and ensuring that all interactions are inclusive and free from discrimination 

Red Cross will ensure you have training, ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the world’s largest humanitarian network.   

The impact 

As a Red Cross Delivered Meals volunteer, you’ll deliver more than just nutritious food—you’ll brighten someone’s day. Your regular visits will help reduce loneliness and isolation, support clients in living independently, and enrich their quality of life. In return, you will gain firsthand insight into Australia’s diverse communities and the satisfaction of making a real difference.

You’ll be part of the Red Cross Aged & Community Care team that works to support older and vulnerable people across Australia through a range of volunteer-based programs.    

Application requirements: 

• All volunteers will be required to undertake a National Police Check, which will be organised through Red Cross.
• Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP), whichRed Cross can assist you in applying for this check.
• A current full Australian driver’s licence and an excellent driving record.
• Statutory Declaration to be completed if you have been a citizen or permanent resident of a country other than Australia after turning 16 years of age.

Further information 

To find out more about this opportunity please contact theAged and Community Care Volunteer Assistance Team on 1300 559 992 or email atagedcarevolunteers@redcross.org.au.

Thank you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities, please visit our websitehttps://www.redcross.org.au/careers/