Skilled trades to rebuild homes
Resilient Lismore
- Lismore New South Wales
- Category: Disaster Relief
- Types of work: Trades & Maintenance
Various trades needed to help families rebuild their houses after the devastating 2022 floods.
Various trades needed to help families rebuild their houses after the devastating 2022 floods.
Emotional support and companionship is so important for senior Australians, particularly following the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In recognition of this, and to address the decline in volunteers during this time, the Australian Government is encouraging the return of volunteers and encouraging new volunteers to residential aged care facilities (RACFs).
EVENT SET UP TEAM – The event setup team will operate mostly through the week setting up the start/finish lines and various checkpoints. This involves the driving, loading and unloading of trucks, utes, and trailers. Join us and be a part of a fun team setting up ready for our amazing competitors Volunteer roles available 26 - 28 May
Your role will require you to service the Information tent at the Kokoda Challenge Event Village. Here you will be amongst the excitement of the start/finish line. Volunteer roles available 28 - 29 May
This role assists the Checkpoint (CP) Captain in setting up the CP and preparing for the first competitors. The CP assistant role is to cheer on and direct competitors in and out of the CP and ensures the participant's cross-timing mats and that water is always available. You will need to check there is toilet paper in toilets and other duties as directed by the CP Captain. The final CP assistants on shift will help with the pack down and clean up of the site
This hands-on role prepared all food for all the volunteers in the central kitchen. You will be making sandwiches and support volunteers from the finish line hub with a hot drink. Volunteers are required for Saturday 28th May and/or Sunday 29th May
This role is for the patient hikers as you will follow the last team through the course ensuring not to pass any teams or participants. Along the way you will pick up all track marking ribbon and signage along course and take to next checkpoint. You can do one section of the course or elect to do the entire event but you will only ever move as quick as the slowest team. Radio provided.
The role will see you mark all tracks (or sections of the track) as per track marking instructions issued by KYF. Signs & equipment are provided but you will need at least three in the team and walking shoes! This role is usually performed up to one week out from the event. Volunteers required for Friday 27th May
As a Registrations volunteer you will be assisting to hand out the registration packs and T-shirts. This is done on Friday and Saturday (prior to the event start). Volunteers required for Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th May
Information Officer This role requires 2 people on shift, you will help participants and support crews with any questions (you will be provided with a list of FAQS) and directions as required. You will allocate and register returned equipment as per supplied schedule You may be called on to assist with tasks at the finish line as required by the start/finish line manager or marshal Volunteers required for Saturday 28th May
Merchandise Officer You will assist with the setup of merchandise for sale through EFT/cash systems. Assist with sales and keeping the tent area tidy and well presented. Refilling of stock as required and assisting customers. Volunteers required for Saturday 28th May
Mobile Food Pantry Officer Delivering snacks and meals to the start/finish line and checkpoints around the course. Setting up food, tea, and coffee supplies for the kitchen, and collecting supplies from suppliers and any other ad hoc tasks Volunteers required for Saturday 28th May
SAG Wagon Officer - Support and Gear Officer. Collecting competitors who drop out due to injury and delivering them to the closest support crew checkpoint or start/finish location. Own car and phone required. Volunteers required for Saturday 28th May and/or Sunday 29th May
The finish line is where all the excitement and elation are experienced. As a finish line assistant, you are in the thick of the fun directing participants to the finishing area, monitoring teams as they cross the finish line - ensuring their timing chip beeps as they cross the timing mats, presenting participants with dog tags and helping with bump in/out of suppliers, signage and infrastructure. Be prepared to be an allrounder with finish line responsibilities.
Start/Finish Marshal Marshals are required at the Start Locations of all events to direct participants to the starting area. You will assist with the setup for the start line and stage, as well as assist with all things to do with the Start/Finish line You will need to monitor competitors in the starting area to ensure no one is pushing or jumping barricades and behaving in the spirit of the event. Volunteers required Saturday 28th May
TRACK MARKING (Prior to the event – up to 1 week) The role will see you mark all tracks (or sections of the track) as per track marking instructions issued by KYF. Signs & equipment are provided but you will need at least three in the team and walking shoes! This role is performed one - two days out from the event. Volunteers required Thursday 26th May
Maribyrnong Swifts FC is the only female only football club in the west of Melbourne. We provide an inclusive and welcoming female friendly environment and culture passionate about football and community. Currently seeking volunteers to support our Seniors women's teams.
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