This role is advertised by Volunteer West, the volunteer resource centre of Australian Multicultural Community Services on behalf of West Welcome Wagon.

Organisation description:

West Welcome Wagon (WWW) is a small, predominantly volunteer run, not-for-profit organisation providing practical material aid to people seeking asylum and refugees living in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

Job description

• Manual Handling: Participate in the physical organisation of the warehouse, including packing the van with furniture and other donated goods. This role requires a good level of physical fitness.
• Software Proficiency: Utilise software to create efficient picking and run sheets, streamlining the delivery process to ensure timely distribution of goods.
• Delivery Coordination: Organise daily delivery runs, ensuring donated items reach refugee and asylum seeker families efficiently.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with our dedicated team to prepare items for dispatch and support the overall mission of West Welcome Wagon.

Location: Sunshine West Warehouse

Time required: around 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 9:30am

Commitment required: Ongoing

Other requirement: Working with Children Check

Benefits volunteers will get from this role?

• A role that makes a tangible difference, enhancing your logistical and organizational skills.
• Being part of a vibrant community with a strong ethos of support and collaboration.
• A rewarding environment where your contribution has a significant impact.
• Convenient on-site parking at our Sunshine West warehouse location.

We are a charitable organisation dedicated to aiding asylum seekers and refugee families through the thoughtful distribution of donated goods. Our Sunshine West warehouse is a hive of activity, camaraderie, and positive impact, driven by volunteers who are the heart of our operations.

If you’re ready to make a difference and help ensure that vital goods reach those in need, we’d love to hear from you.

This role can be made suitable for people with a disability.