Food Relief Volunteer

Food Relief Volunteers Overview:

The River Nile Learning Centre (RNLC) provides free education and self-development opportunities to refugee, asylum seeker, newly arrived, and migrant women whose age, visa status, or personal circumstances prevent them from enrolling in formal education or employment programs. Our core programs include foundation English, digital, and numeracy classes, complemented by essential services such as food relief, driving lessons, public transport cards, and social support.

RNLC operates with flexibility, offering lessons over four days per week to accommodate students' schedules. We adopt a holistic, trauma-informed approach to address the unique educational and support needs of each student. This approach allows us to adapt and respond to the evolving needs of the women and families we support.

Food Relief volunteers play the important role in the pick-up, delivery, unpacking, and sorting of fresh produce, key staples, and household items for students in need. This role requires someone who is organised and dependable to ensure that students receive their packages in a timely manner.

Please note: This role is on available on Tuesdays and volunteers must have access to a car and current Victorian Drivers Licence.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate with the General Manager to pick up food orders on time.

Unpack and organise food produce and household items in the centre in an orderly manner

Distribute food to women in a respectful and dignified manner, providing guidance and support to students in understanding the products when needed.

Dispose of cardboard waste and maintain cleanliness in the food bank room.

Participate in training sessions and team meetings as required.

Skills and Attributes:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Sensitivity and understanding of issues related to trauma.

Capability of safely lifting and moving heavy boxes

Must have access to a car and valid Victorian drivers licence

Dependability and a commitment to the role.

A passion for education and community service.

Commitment to diversity and social justice principles.