The Redcliffe Safe Sleepz service has 7 secure, climate controlled, sleep pods with a lockable door and toilet. It can provide safe sleeps to 10 or more people each night. Everyone is looked after with overnight volunteer caretakers and CCTV surveillance, we also have under bus storage for belongings, and pets are welcome to stay also.
The bus operates Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and comes into its Service location at the cnr Creek St and Fisher Dr from 8:00pm, onboards guests from 8:30pm and everyone is tucked in bed with doors closed at 10:00pm. Supported by our onboard, volunteer Caretaker, guests stay warm and safe all night until disembarking from 6:00am, with the bus heading back to the depot to be reset at 7:00am.
How can I volunteer to help?
Volunteer Roles
Drivers
Require an MR license or higher. Evenings 7.30pm to 8:00pm or mornings 7:00am to 8:00am
Drivers Driver
Required some evenings or mornings to transfer the bus driver from the service location to the depot or the depot to the service location.
Caretaker
Stays on board the bus overnight in a separate cabin. This can be up to two people. 8:00pm to 8:00am Requires a little extra training • 2 x service shifts to get you started • 2 x introductory caretaker shifts - no overnight stay • 2 x overnight buddy shifts with a trainer caretaker when you feel comfortable
Service Volunteer
Evenings 8:00pm to 10:00pm. Up to 4 service volunteers required to onboard guests and support the caretaker.
Housekeeping
Mornings 8:00am to 9:00am. Up to 4 volunteers to change linen, sweep, mop, clean toilets and reset the bus ready for the next service.
There is an online rostering system and volunteers sign themselves up to roles and times that suit them. The roster link and service updates are emailed to volunteers every week. We do provide extra training as required.
Register to volunteer
You can also help by donating
Without the funds raised by the community, The Breakfast Club would simply be unable to operate, meaning the area’s most vulnerable people would be left to fall through the cracks. Show your support by donating to The Breakfast Club.
