Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme; Friends for older people
About this opportunity
The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) is an Australian Government initiative that matches volunteers with older people who are at risk of loneliness or social isolation
How can you help?
By giving as little as one hour per fortnight to visit with an older person living within the Salisbury, Playford, Gawler and Lower-Barossa Council areas, either in their private home or in a residential aged care facility.
We make every effort to match volunteers and recipients that may share a common interest, hobby, language, cultural or life experience.
We offer training and on-going support throughout your volunteering experience.
Who can become a Aged Care Volunteer Visitor?
Anyone aged 18 – 100+ who is mature, empathic, kind, has good communication and listening skills and who is willing to provide friendship to a socially isolated older person.
A Police Clearance is necessary prior to beginning your ACVVS visits, please note that these checks can take 2 – 6 weeks to process
Additional requirements
Flu vaccination . National Police Certificate *.
Minimum 1-2 hours per fortnight. More hours can be arranged to meet Centrelink requirements.
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- People with disability
- Skilled Volunteers
- Young adults, 18 - 24
- Companionship & Social Support
Ongoing training is provided
ReimbursementTravel expenses.