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for Bethanie Group Inc. - Seniors & Aged Care
Bethanie is seeking fun and enthusiastic volunteers to assist our wonderful staff with our weekly residents game of Carpet Bowls. Whether you're a novice or seasoned professional, we want your help! This is such a rewarding role to give back to the community whilst making new friends and connections in the process.
We are looking for an outgoing volunteer who has the heart and passion to help us bring joy and satisfaction to our residents day. This role will see you assist staff with the weekly game of BINGO. If you have a few hours to spare and are looking for a rewarding, social volunteering role, this could be the one for you.
for Uniting AgeWell - Seniors & Aged Care
Friendly, punctual volunteer with a strong understanding of professional boundaries sought to assist in the facilitation of the Rye afternoon tea group. The group provides a recreational and social outlet for participants.
for VMCH - Seniors & Aged Care
VMCH is currently welcoming volunteers to engage with residents who have personalised activities which has been tailored to meet their individual interests, cultural background, and physical abilities, you would provide conversation and assistance to create a wonderful interlude which can enhance a resident's day. We don’t need you to have experience we just want you to be an active part of our team with ideas and enthusiasm and engage with residents to provide fun and entertainment.
for Wesley Mission Queensland - Volunteer Visitors Scheme - Seniors & Aged Care
We are looking for friendly people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of our community’s seniors by regularly visiting and being a social friend to individuals living in their own homes in Toowong. In this particular role, a lovely lady would like a mature minded volunteer to join her (and her cat) for friendly chats and company on Saturdays. (Female preferred).
for MiCare Ltd - Migrant Services
Share your language, smile and companionship with an elderly Uruguayan lady in an Aged Care facility in Runaway Bay QLD. These visits may be spent talking or sharing a simple leisure activity. Your regular visits can make a real and positive difference.
for Australian Red Cross - Emergency Response
Telecross supports older Australian’s who are isolated and at risk of accident or illness that may go unnoticed, such as falling or being unable to call for help.
Telechat supports older Australian’s who live alone and have minimal social contact with others in their community.
for Silver Chain (Supported by Volunteer Melville!) - Community Services
Our Social Centres provide a supportive place for clients to connect with others and engage in activities for their health and wellbeing. It also gives carers an opportunity to take time to focus on their needs while knowing that their loved ones are well looked after.
for Umbrella Multicultural Community Care Service Inc (Supported by Volunteer Melville!) - Seniors & Aged Care
Do you have one hour a fortnight? Loneliness is one of the biggest challenges we face as we age. Can you spare just an hour a fortnight to visit an isolated senior? Do you speak a second language? We have a waiting list of culturally and linguistically diverse, and LGBTQI+ clients who would love some company. A friendly smile and a caring conversation can make a huge difference. Volunteer with us.
for Umbrella Multicultural Community Care Services - Community Services
The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme supports regular in-person volunteer visits to give friendship and companionship to older people who: ☎ don’t have regular contact with friends or relatives 💔 are feeling isolated from their culture or heritage
for Inclusion Melbourne - Disability Services
Inclusion Melbourne believes that everyone within our community should be able to live in an inclusive community, supported by people who genuinely care for them, and have equal opportunity to participate in community life. Through our volunteer programs, we provide social support and friendship to people with a cognitive disability and older Australians who are at risk of loneliness and social isolation.
Inclusion Melbourne is a participant in the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS); a national program that aims to enrich the quality of life of older people and enhance their social connectedness. As a volunteer, you will be making a real difference by: • Spending time with participants engaged in shared interest activities • Providing companionship and support • Reducing the social isolation and loneliness experienced by some older people.
Become a weekly volunteer visitor with Ken - a lonely, isolated, 90 year old man living in Southbank. Ken likes to chat about life, rugby league and gardening!
for Anglicare - Seniors & Aged Care
We have lovely residents waiting for someone to provide social connection and support and show a genuine interest and concern for them. Visits are weekly or fortnightly - either mid morning or mid afternoon
Interested in providing social companionship to the elderly through weekly visits? Read on!
Are you a kind and caring person who can share an hour or two each week or fortnight to make a difference in the life of an older person? If so, this extremely rewarding volunteer role is for you.
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