Orange Sky is a non-profit organisation that provides access to free laundry services to those in our communities experiencing all forms of hardship. Our latest service in Bendigo is launching July 1st, 2024.
We are looking for a volunteer with the following skills, experience or attributes:
1. Be over 18 years old
2. Have reasonable computer literacy to operate within our volunteer management system (to complete onboarding and training, set unavailability, check rosters, etc), and communicate with the team via WhatsApp
3. Must be able to physically operate the shift, including lifting full laundry baskets, setting up and packing down shift
4. Willingness and ability to engage in meaningful, non-judgemental conversation with our friends (users of Orange Sky services)
5. Assisting with incident management where required
6. Able to be flexible to assist with repairs or maintenance as required, which may be as simple as meeting a repairman at the pod and providing them with access
7. Willing and open to learn new technologies or platforms as required (training will be provided)
8. Stock management, staying on top of consumables supplies to ensure teams have what they need
May have some display experience but not essential:
1. Appliance maintenance
2. Minor repairs
3. Problem solving
4. Ability to attend shifts if possible in regular volunteer capacity
Training provided:
1. Full training provided, both in person as well as online modules covering Orange Sky procedures, culture and expectations
Benefits for the volunteer:
1. Training courses and webinars: Access to all Orange Sky training resources and opportunities to innovate and think outside the box.
2. Amplify your resume: As you enter or move within the workforce, Orange Sky volunteering can help to boost your resume power.
3. Positively connect: As an Orange Sky volunteer, you not only connect with our friends doing it tough, but also your fellow volunteers and other members of the Orange Sky circle.
4. A sense of purpose: The sense of purpose and feeling like you’re making a difference in your community really sticks with you. We cannot wait for you to experience it!