This is a great opportunity for those looking to assist the community. Those looking to improve their chances of employment, or looking to re-enter the workforce, or showcase your professional skills, this role will look great on your resume/CV.

Share the Dignity works to make a real, on-the-ground difference to the lives of women, girls and those who menstruate who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, domestic violence or poverty. We distribute period products to those in need and work to achieve menstrual equity here in Australia. When someone is doing it tough, the last thing on their mind should be dealing with their period!

We are proud to partner with over 3,000 charities nationally, helping them to assist the women, girls and those who menstruate who desperately need access to period products. This is achieved through our Dignity Drives and Dignity Vending Machines.

DIGNITY DRIVE VOLUNTEERS:

During March and August, Volunteer Sheroes and Heroes participate in our Dignity Drives by collecting, sorting, logging and delivering donations collected at registered collection points across Australia. Key Responsibilities:

• Signing up for shifts to collect donated products.
• Setting up collection points and checking donation box is set up (if registered for these shifts).
• Collecting donations from registered collection points.
• Sorting, logging and bagging up donations received.
• Signing up and/or liaising with other Sheroes/Heroes to deliver donations to charity partners
• Liaising a mutually convenient time to deliver donations to charity partner/s or where appropriate, to deliver to the transit shed.
• Checking donation boxes are shut down and packed away or disposed of (if registered for a shutdown shift) It’s In The Bag (IITB)

GENERAL VOLUNTEERS

Throughout the year, we have a variety of volunteer roles that support our mission to ensure we continue to support and positively impact communities. To name just a few, these roles include events, advocacy and looking after our Dignity Vending Machines. These are recruited internally from our existing volunteers. Other official ad-hoc volunteer opportunities may arise and are advertised in local Workplace Groups where Sheroes/Heroes can express their interest to participate

You can volunteer in multiple roles by selecting volunteer activities that suit your interest and availability.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to complete tasks autonomously and have a reasonable amount of IT skills to use our online system.
• Access to a mobile device or computer is essential.
• Logging into Workplace for updates and information.
• Logging into any IT program that may be directed as part of the Share the Dignity volunteer program.
• Promoting the work of Share the Dignity e.g., liking and sharing social media posts, identifying local businesses who may wish to register as a registered collection point etc.
• Following Share the Dignity policies and procedures.
• Following all directions from Volunteer Team Leaders, Volunteer Leads or the Shero Support Team (Share the Dignity employees).
• Volunteers hand deliver donations for our charity partners.

Apply today, if you are interested!