Volunteer Team - Dandenong Corps (VIC)

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

Dandenong Corps is looking for energetic, enthusiastic and Passionate Volunteers to join their team.

Do you aspire to make a difference, to give, back, to stay active, to be part of a team...? Are you caring, thoughtful, energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate. We want you to be a part of our Dandenong Team.

We have all different kinds of roles available, ranging from welcoming team members, to retail roles, to Doorways role, plus more.

We are in an exciting new location in George Street and offer so many services including, Faith, community support, thrift shop, youth and children's activities, AOD recovery, English conversation classes, craft groups, bible study, social activities and more!

Our community involvement includes a range of activities that care for people and work for justice such as:

Thrift Shop where a team of volunteers serve the community by providing affordable goods, which in turn helps to fund the community services.

At The Salvation Army, people of all ages and backgrounds feel they can belong and participate in healthy community activities. We offer a place where you can connect with a family of people and have a sense of belonging. A place where you can begin to enjoy all that God has for you; a place where everyone has an opportunity to contribute positively within the community. Dandenong Corps is looking for energetic, enthusiastic and Passionate Volunteers to join their team.

Do you aspire to make a difference, to give, back, to stay active, to be part of a team...? Are you caring, thoughtful, energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate. We want you to be a part of our Dandenong Team.

We have a range of different roles available, ranging from welcoming team members, to retail roles, to Doorways role, plus more.

Our community involvement includes a range of activities that care for people and work for justice such as:

Café staff deliver free meals to the community, providing community and food relief.

Dandenong Corps which exists to bring hope to the people of Greater Dandenong by delivering services and practical assistance and by creating spaces where people can contribute and belong to community.

Doorways provides emergency material and financial relief, and supports community members with case work.

Thrift Shop where a team of volunteers serve the community by providing affordable goods, which in turn helps to fund the community services.

At The Salvation Army, people of all ages and backgrounds feel they can belong and participate in healthy community activities. We offer a place where you can connect with a family of people and have a sense of belonging. A place where you can begin to enjoy all that God has for you; a place where everyone has an opportunity to contribute positively within the community.

Our Mission

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus.

We share the love of Jesus by:

Caring for People

• •Being there when people need us most
• •We offer care and compassion as a sacred encounter with transformative potential

Creating faith pathways

• •Taking a holistic approach to the human condition that values spirituality
• •We graciously share the Good News of Jesus and grow in faith together

Building healthy communities:

• •Investing ourselves in relationships that promote mutual flourishing
• •We find the wholeness God intends for us in community

Working for justice

• •Tackling the social systems that harm creation and strip away human dignity
• •We join God’s work to build a fairer world where all can thrive

Our commitment to inclusion

The Salvation Army Dandenong acknowledges the Bunurong People, Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet and work, and pay our respect to Elders past, present and future.

We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to providing programs that are fully inclusive. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of people of all ages, particularly children.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W e are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.