ID: 201053

Volunteering Opportunity - Aboriginal Community Elders Services (ACES)

for Aboriginal Community Elders Services (ACES)

Indigenous Australians Regular - more than 6 months Across: Brunswick VIC, Preston VIC

About this opportunity

We are looking for volunteers who have a high dedication to society, humanity, and our First Nations Elders!

The Aboriginal Community Elders Services (A.C.E.S.) is the only Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisation is in an urban setting which provides all three aged care programs from the one site:

· Residential Care Services Nursing Home/Hostel

· Koori Community Aged Care Packages (KCACP)

· PAG Social support program through planned activity groups

The Aboriginal Community Elders Service (ACES), in Brunswick avidly seek enthusiastic people to offer their assistance in a volunteer capacity to offer support to the Volunteer Program Coordinator with Residents programs and activities to stimulate their mental, physical, and emotional well-being whilst promoting independence and quality of life and working effectively within ACES Policy and Procedures, and OH&S guidelines.

We need your assistance with:

• Residential care

• Planned Activity Programs (PAG)

• Transportation

• Fundraising and Events

ACES is located close to CERES Community Environment Park. ACES provides a range of care services to Aboriginal Elders, including planned activity groups, hostel accommodation, a nursing home and a home care package program. Aboriginal values and respect for Elders are the guiding principles.

Why Volunteer at ACES: Our vision to see the provision of ACES services continue to improve and expand through constant attention to high standards of service delivery for our Elders that will be recognised throughout our community. We would love you to contribute with achieving our vision and enhance our First Nations People’s wellbeing.

Please note volunteering on weekends is currently not available.

For more information, please contact Nicola Matthews, Volunteer Program Coordinator, on [email protected] 03 9383 4244.


Additional requirements

Covid-19 vaccination . Driver's Licence (C) . Flu vaccination . National Police Certificate *. Working with Children Check *.

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.
Type of work
  • Disability Support
  • Driving & Transportation
  • Fundraising & Events
  • Seniors & Aged Care
Training

Induction and training will be provided.

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