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Volunteer Opportunities with the Salvation Army in Brisbane CBD
Brisbane City Temple (BCT) is the Salvation Army Corps (church) in the heart of Brisbane City. We are located at 167 Ann Street, Brisbane. We have the following immediate volunteer opportunities.
Team to prepare the 'Open House' Lunch - CBD
Need:
Each Wednesday at 12 noon the Salvation Army on 167 Ann Street has a free lunch for any vulnerable people of Brisbane. It is a two-course meal prepared for around 50+ people. A team of volunteers (4-7 is preferred) to prepare and cook the lunch meal, as well as clean up after. This is done under the direction of the Kitchen supervisor.
Tasks/Duties:
All types of kitchen & serving work - food prep, cooking, serving, washing up and clean-up.
Donation:
We ask that any corporate team of volunteers consider making a donation to help pay for the cost of the meal ingredients.
When:
Every Wednesday – 9am to 1:30pm. Lunch is served at 12 noon until 1pm
Where:
167 Ann Street, Brisbane – The Salvation Army Brisbane City Temple
Benefits:
See, meet, listen to, help serve the people that the Salvos support. Experience a different team building in the 'heat of the kitchen'.
Info/Sign-up:
Call Jaiden Ivers on 0460 29208.
Brisbane Recovery Services, Red Hill - Volunteer Opportunities
Brisbane Recovery Service aka Moonyah is the Salvation Army’s primary Recovery Service in Queensland. It has large beautiful, landscaped grounds and is located in Red Hill. Brisbane Recovery Services seeks to bring hope, healing and wholeness to all people adversely affected by substance use through a range of services. It includes a large residential rehabilitation service for men and women, over 18.
Gardening Team
Need:
The Moonyah gardens need continual maintenance, all year round.
Tasks/Duties:
We need a team of any size to carry out any typical gardening tasks. All work will be done under the direction of the Grounds supervisor. All necessary equipment will be supplied. Lunch is available for volunteers as required.
When:
Any times as arranged.
Where:
58 Glenrosa Road, Red Hill
Benefits:
Experience a different team building activity in the ‘cool’ of the garden.
Info/Sign-up:
Contact Laura Gittins, Assistant Manager Brisbane Recovery Services.
People Transport Drivers
Need:
Moonyah is seeking motivated and passionate people to transport their clients to medical appointments and social activities within the local community. If you are great with people, enjoy driving, have a valid driver’s licence, have a couple of hours each week to spare and have a genuine passion for helping others, this could be the perfect role for you! You will be using the fleet of mini-busses and other vehicles available for this purpose.
When:
Any times as arranged.
Where:
58 Glenrosa Road, Red Hill
Benefits:
Being part of a team making a difference in the lives of people in our local community.
Info/Sign-up:
Contact Laura Gittins, Assistant Manager Brisbane Recovery Services.
Volunteers with the Salvos will also need to complete these forms:
Mission Volunteer Registration Form
Mission Volunteer Agreement Form
Once completed, return these to our office.
If you're volunteering with under 18s, you'll also need:
Blue Card Application Form
Safeguarding@TSA Training (for all volunteers)
Safeguarding Principles (for volunteers working with young people under 18)
Here's a website you can access for essential information and benefits as a Volunteer with the Salvos.