Volunteer Distribution Centre Driver - Derrimut VIC
Distribution Centre Driver Volunteer - Derrimut VIC
Ongoing volunteer opportunity
Minimum 4 hours per week
Weekday shifts available
Occasional weekend shifts available
Must be able to commit to at least one regular shift per week
Please list your times and days of availability on the application form
Why choose to volunteer with Red Cross?
You can help improve lives and create a positive impact in your community
Gain practical experience in logistics and transport operations
Support Red Cross to assist vulnerable people across Australia
Contribute to sustainability by helping divert products from landfill
The program
Red Cross Shops sell new and donated clothing, accessories and homewares to raise funds to help people in need. Each year, Red Cross rescues more than 450 tonnes of clothing from landfill, provides opportunities for over 5,000 volunteers and generates vital funds to support vulnerable people across Australia and around the world. The Retail Distribution Centre in Derrimut plays an important role in making this possible. Our team supports stores by preparing and distributing essential supplies and stock, helping them operate smoothly and continue raising funds. With the capacity to process over 650,000 kilograms of donated goods each year, the Distribution Centre contributes to both sustainability and humanitarian impact — ensuring items are reused or responsibly recycled wherever possible.
As a Volunteer Driver, you’ll help keep this system moving — safely transporting stock, donations and supplies between the Distribution Centre, stores and partners. Your role ensures the right goods get to the right place at the right time.
The opportunity
As a Distribution Centre Driver Volunteer, you will:
Safely drive Red Cross vehicles to collect and deliver stock, donations and supplies
Load and unload vehicles using safe manual handling practices
Complete scheduled pickup and delivery runs
Ensure goods are handled carefully and delivered to the correct location
Complete run sheets and paperwork accurately
Keep vehicles clean and report any faults or hazards
Represent Red Cross professionally when interacting with stores, partners and the community
Support general Distribution Centre tasks when not driving
You’ll receive training and ongoing support, and you’ll be part of a friendly, practical team environment.
The impact
By safely transporting goods between our Distribution Centre and stores, you help ensure shops stay stocked and operational — supporting their ability to raise funds for humanitarian programs.
Your contribution also helps reduce waste and keep usable goods in circulation.
It’s hands-on, purposeful work that directly supports the communities Red Cross serves.
Application requirements
For this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check, which will be organised through Red Cross.
Be a minimum of 18 years of age
You will need to hold a current AUS Drivers License to undertake this role.
Further information
To find out more about this opportunity please contact Amy Bowen 0409 515 575 or via email ambowen@redcross.org.au.
Thank you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities, please visit our website at www.redcross.org.au/careers