Italian speaking volunteers to visit isolated senior in Residential and Home Care!
About this opportunity
The Umbrella ACVVS is a national program funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health, that supports volunteer visits to provide friendship and companionship to older people, at no cost, to older people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) backgrounds or Gender Diverse (LGBTIQ+) living at home or living in Residential Aged Care Facilities throughout the Perth Metropolitan region. Some older people feel alone for various reasons, including:
Little contact with friends or relatives
Feeling isolated from their culture, language and heritage
Mobility issues that prevent them from taking part in social or leisure activities
Being different in some way
Regular visits from volunteers can help to improve quality of life and help older people feel less isolated. The ACVVS is a free service that aims to:
Improve self-esteem and well-being.
Diminish feelings of depression and anxiety
Increase sense of purpose
Maintain and increase Independence and sense of belonging.
Reduce feeling of loneliness and isolation
Maintain good emotional and physical health.
Increase longevity.
Develop social connections.
Additional requirements
Covid-19 vaccination . Others .
Individuals who are proficient in any other language including English and reside in the Perth Metropolitan find it advantageous.
ACVVS volunteers must agree for a minimum of 1 visit per fortnight, for at least 6 months.
Suitable for- People Learning English
- Work Experience
- Companionship & Social Support
- Seniors & Aged Care
Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) Training and other
Reimbursement• Petrol reimbursement • Free Police Check • Free Flu Vaccination