VOL - NSW COMMUNITY ACTIVITY – Trauma Teddy Project 2 - Embassy of El Salvador

One-off opportunity Saturday 13 September 2025 Location: St Andrews House, Level 3, 464 Kent Street Sydney NSW  2000 Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm   Why Choose to volunteer with Red Cross? You can help improve lives and create a positive impact in your community. It’s an opportunity to enhance your skills & knowledge & gain new experiences. You’ll be helping Red Cross to support vulnerable people across Australia. Role Summary Trauma Teddy is the cuddly face of Australia Red Cross Community Services and Emergency Services.  Knitted by Red Cross volunteers/supporters all over Australia, these woolen teddies are given freely to children and adults needing comfort or gentle distraction during traumatic events.  The Trauma Teddies are delivered to local hospital wards, school sick bays, fire stations, ambulances, police stations and emergency centres. The OpportunityRed Cross Trauma Teddy Knitters will knit cuddly teddy bears according to Red Cross safety specifications and guidelines. They will receive ongoing support to knit the teddies if required.     The ImpactAs a Trauma Teddy Knitter, you’ll be contributing with your excellent knitting skills to knit cuddly teddies with safe and clean materials following the Red Cross safety specifications, guidelines and pattern which will be delivered to vulnerable children and adults to comfort them, ultimately impacting on their well-being.     Further InformationTo find out more about this opportunity please contact Maria Muente on 0418 467 237.