Australian Red Cross & Uber Clothing Donation Drive - Volunteering Opportunities - Sat 17 Oct - Greenacre - #249386
Advertised by The Centre for VolunteeringWe need enthusiastic Volunteers!
Australian Red Cross and Uber are again holding a nationwide donation event to accept quality pre-loved clothing donation for resale in Australian Red Cross Shops.
Get involved with the community and help divert goods from landfill by volunteering with Australian Red Cross at this one-day outdoor event.
Donations collected will help Australian Red Cross Shops raise funds for our humanitarian work, supporting people facing vulnerability, disaster and crisis in Australia and across the world.
Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of people who need it most.
Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026 Shifts: 09.30 to 1pm or 12.30 to 3.30pm or 3pm to 6.30pm Location: Roberts Distribution Centre, Unit 7B, 81/85 Roberts Rd, Greenacre NSW 2190
Volunteers assist us with:
• Set up (morning shift) or pack down (afternoon/evening shift) of the event • Removing donations from cars and onto trucks or shipping containers onsite • Removing donations from trucks and into a shipping container onsite • Directing traffic
All volunteers will need to:
• Be 16+ years of age • Be fit and able to lift and carry bags/boxes of donated clothing from vehicles for duration of shift
What do I need to bring?
• A reusable water bottle to limit single-use plastic • Wear closed-in, comfortable shoes • Wear comfortable clothing (keep in mind it may get dirty) • Own dietary-specific snacks if required • Personal sun protective gear (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen etc) • Personal rain appropriate gear if needed (please check weather forecast ahead of the event) • Australian Red Cross will provide masks and gloves but if you prefer you can bring your own
No experience is necessary; you will be provided with training on the day.
Further information To find out more about this opportunity please contact Maria Muente on 0418 467 237.
Impact of this role: Get involved with the community and help divert goods from landfill by volunteering with Australian Red Cross at this one-day outdoor event.
Donations collected will help Australian Red Cross Shops raise funds for our humanitarian work, supporting people facing vulnerability, disaster and crisis in Australia and across the world.
Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of people who need it most.
Benefits: Great opportunity to meet others, help people in need, have fun and together, we can make a real difference in the lives of people who need it most.