ID: 208472

Opa! Seeking a Greek speaking volunteer! Malvern East

Community Services Regular - less than 6 months Malvern East VIC

About this opportunity

If you would like to connect with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!

This volunteer role offers:

  • An opportunity to gain experience in the aged care sector
  • An opportunity to make a positive impact in your community and in the life of someone else
  • Supervision and opportunities for learning and development

Chrissy has always had a passion for cooking, especially Greek Cuisine, and also loved sewing and driving. Recently Chrissy's arthritis has made keeping up her hobbies difficult. She would like to share her interests with a volunteer over a cup of coffee.

If you have an interest in supporting people 65+ to reconnect with their interests and community, please apply!

We offer opportunities in skill and knowledge development, as well as ongoing support and mentoring. Good communications skills and the ability to work independently are a must. Having a driver’s licence/access to own vehicle is desired but not essential. We value diversity in lived experience, language, skills and abilities.

Please note this advert is based on the type of customers we support.


Additional requirements

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

Must be over 18 years old.

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

2hrs a fortnight

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

induction, ongoing supervision and access to professional development