Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Community Visitor Volunteer
About this opportunity
Multiple Sclerosis is funded to provide a volunteer visiting program – the Community Visitors Scheme (CVS). Volunteer visitors share stories, go for a stroll or have a cuppa, listen to music or play a board game. Our volunteers play a vital role in the life of a person living in an aged care home or their own home through ongoing friendship. We have a lovely, delightful lady in Paynesville Vic who would benefit enormously from your friendship. She enjoys a cuppa & chat, walks in her garden or an outing for lunch/coffee . Good English communication skills are required for this recipient, however volunteers with other languages willing to be matched to same language are very welcome to enquire. You need to be warm, caring, reliable and be willing to commit to weekly connections/visits or at least fortnightly connections/visits for a minimum of 12 months/ongoing. MS believes in a person to person approach and aspire to match you with someone local with shared interests and hobbies. We look forward to hearing from you very soon
Additional requirements
National Police Certificate *.
• Two referee checks conducted by the organisation
• Willing to have an Influencer vaccination, maybe a requirement needed to enter an Aged Care Facility during Flu season ( May-Sept
Weekly visits/connections preferred or at least once a fortnight, by mutual convenience, any day of the week/fortnight with a minimum 12-month commitment requirement. The length of time for each connection to be determined by the visitor.
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- Families with Children
- Online & Remote Volunteers
- People Learning English
- Companionship & Social Support
- Seniors & Aged Care
Induction Training and optional additional training offered each year
ReimbursementCapped mileage reimbursement if required