ID: 163747

Greek speaking female volunteer for visits to elderly lady in Burwood East (VIC)

Community Services Regular - more than 6 months Across: Burwood East VIC, Box Hill VIC, Burwood VIC, Glen Waverley VIC, Mount Waverley VIC, Vermont VIC

About this opportunity

MiCare is looking for a mature Greek speaking female volunteer that loves to have a chat, share a smile and companionship with this lovely Greek lady located in Burwood East. Your regular visits can make a real and positive difference in the life of this resident - reducing social isolation and improving well-being.

We ask volunteers to commit to minimum fortnightly visits for at least 12 months, however this is an ongoing role & we hope to support your friendship for as long as possible.

Volunteers receive training, orientation, ongoing support, travel reimbursement and quarterly invitations to meetings together with other visiting volunteers.

This program is part of the Community Visitors Scheme and the Commonwealth Home Support Program– an Australian Government Initiative

To find out more please 'express interest' below and we will phone you.


Additional requirements

National Police Certificate *.

MiCare will pay for Crimcheck (Police Check)
2 contactable referees
Flu Vaccination
COVID & Boosters with certificates

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.
Time Required

We ask volunteers to commit to weekly or fortnightly visits for at least 12 months

Suitable for
  • People Learning English
  • People with disability
  • Skilled Volunteers
  • Wheelchair Access
Type of work
  • Companionship & Social Support
  • Disability Support
  • Seniors & Aged Care
Training

Training provided

Reimbursement

Travel reimbursement available