Found 28 Health Companionship & Social Support, volunteering opportunities in Victoria VIC

Diabetes Victoria is holding a diabetes education event for the Vietnamese community on May 28, and looking for Vietnamese speaking volunteers to provide in-language support to attendees. We have 4 volunteer roles available. Responsibilities include assisting with promotion prior to the event, set-up/ pack-down of the event, supporting attendees on the day, and ensuring the event goes smoothly.

Joining a dynamic, committed and strongly established volunteer team you will be contributing towards Victoria's leading private and not-for-profit hospital. Not only will you be adding to the care of patients, you'll be supported by a team where you are valued and listened to. Epworth HealthCare is recruiting a number of Volunteer Drivers to provide safe and comfortable transport for patients to and from their renal dialysis appointments.

We're looking for a community spirited person who is interested in giving back to others. In this role, you will facilitate a community group on a monthly basis, creating a safe and inclusive social network in the Tecoma to Knox Region. Experience with chronic pain or a chronic health condition is an advantage. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month in the Tecoma Uniting Church.

Social Support Group volunteers provide a friendly face, conversation and great support to staff providing activities for older adults who are frail, socially isolated, or have a disability.

Would you like to help out in a hospital setting? Volunteers offer support and assistance to patients, their families and staff, to improve patient care and experiences. You can make a difference! Read full description for more information and apply through the Monash Health volunteer website.

Would you like to help out in a hospital setting? Volunteers offer support and assistance to patients, their families and staff, to improve patient care and experiences. You can make a difference! Read full description for more information and apply through the Monash Health volunteer website.

Would you like to volunteer your time in a hospital setting within the chemotherapy day clinic. Volunteers offer support and assistance to patients, their families and staff, to improve patient care and experiences. You can make a difference! Read full description for more information and apply through the Monash Health volunteering website.

Would you like to help out in a hospital setting? Volunteers offer support and assistance to patients, their families and staff, to improve patient care and experiences. You can make a difference! Read full description for more information and apply through the Monash Health volunteer website.

St. John of God Hospital are looking for caring and reliable Volunteers who are active and physically fit. Training will be provided.

We are seeking a team of motivated and passionate people to deliver outstanding hospitality and customer service to our patients, visitors and caregivers. There are a variety of roles are available.

We are looking for a team of caring, passionate individuals who would like to make a positive difference to our patients. The primary function of the Hospitality & Patient Support volunteer role is to enhance the patient experience by offering exceptional hospitality, by meeting the non-clinical and individualised needs of our patients.

NRCH has vacancies for Social Inclusion Volunteers to support people who are lonely or isolated. You will be working with local community members who want to become more connected with the community and for companionship.

If you are looking for a volunteer role that makes a positive difference to another person, brings mutual joy and is flexible - this is a role for you. You need to be caring, reliable and be willing to commit to weekly connections/visits or at least fortnightly connections/visits for a minimum of 12 months/ongoing.

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. We strive to improve health outcomes and experience through compassion, collaboration, learning and Innovation. Our Vision is Caring for People. Innovating for a healthy community.

Our purpose is Every Patient Matters. We strive to improve health outcomes and experience through compassion, collaboration, learning and Innovation. The Wig Salon is a FREE consultation service, offered by trained volunteers, providing a supportive and friendly environment for patients receiving treatment for Cancer. Patients can select from a variety of a wigs, which as a professional hairdresser part of your role will be to trim, shape and customise each wig for the patient.

Volunteers in this role will work with staff to enhance Chemotherapy Day Unit services by providing a gentle hand and / or foot massage to patients whilst undergoing treatment.

Assistance & Care in the Frankston Emergency Department is a great role for people who have good communication skills and wish to help patients and their families feel calmer in a stressful environment. (Monday – Sunday mornings, afternoons and evenings)

Volunteers are required by this major health care provider in a variety of roles. The roles available will vary, depending on requirements at the time.

Would you like to visit our residents in one of our aged care facilities located in Doveton, Bentleigh East or Noble Park. Volunteers offer companionship, support and assistance to improve residents' experiences. You can make a difference! Read full description for more information and apply through the Monash Health volunteers website.

The key role of community connector volunteers in this project is to assist with enabling socially isolated people (primarily 65+) who have been referred from a range of services, including health practitioners, to determine what community activities they would like to participate in and overcome any barriers to participation.