Found 124 Companionship & Social Support Regular - more than 6 months, volunteering opportunities in Australia

The Good Shepherd Home - Townsville has a well-deserved reputation for its welcoming resident environment, attention to detail and homely finishing touches. With a strong emphasis on creating a genuine feeling of warmth and familiarity, The Good Shepherd Home delivers exceptional care with the specific care needs of our residents firmly in mind.We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support TGSH as Activity Assistants for Saturday Morning Activities.#Sat #AgedCare #Lifestyle #games#craft

Buongiorno! We are looking for friendly people who are interested in enhancing the lives of people living in aged care by connecting them to their cultural communities. In this particular opportunity, an older lady would enjoy conversation with you in her first language, Italian.

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

If you’re interested in connecting with older people who are socially isolated, we’d love to hear from you!

Share your language and companionship during weekly or fortnightly visit with an isolated Russian/Lithuanian speaking man living in Frankston.

MiCare are looking for a female, Italian speaking volunteer who can share a smile and companionship during weekly friendly visits to an isolated and lonely elderly woman in the Altona. Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life and makes a huge difference to those in the community seeking companionship.

Homeshare is an innovative way of bringing together two groups of people with needs: - An older person needing someone in the house at night and help with household jobs - The younger person needing somewhere affordable to live Homeshare is a unique opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of an older person in return for secure, affordable accommodation. It is based on principles of connection, reciprocity, and mutual benefit.

We are looking for an outgoing volunteer who has the heart and passion to help us bring joy and satisfaction to our residents day. This role will see you assist staff with the weekly game of BINGO. If you have a few hours to spare and are looking for a rewarding, social volunteering role, this could be the one for you.

Friendly, punctual volunteer with a strong understanding of professional boundaries sought to assist in the facilitation of the Rye afternoon tea group. The group provides a recreational and social outlet for participants.

We are looking for friendly people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of our community’s seniors by regularly visiting and being a social friend to individuals living in residential aged care in Fortitude Valley. In this particular role, a lady who grew up in former Yugoslavia would enjoy reminiscing in her first language and sharing a tea or coffee with you.

We are seeking a CANTONESE speaking volunteer to visit a Malaysian gentleman in a Bundoora Aged Care Home. One hour, once a fortnight is all it takes to bring social connection and lift the spirits of another person. We believe that everyone deserves a friend, and Volunteer Visitors play a vital role in reducing loneliness and bringing a smile and companionship to older people in our community.

We believe that everyone deserves a friend, and volunteer visitors play a vital role in reducing loneliness while bringing a smile and companionship to older people in the community. If you are looking for a volunteer role that makes a positive difference to another person, reduces loneliness in our community, brings mutual joy and is flexible - this is a role for you.

Friendly, punctual volunteer with a strong understanding of professional boundaries sought to assist in the facilitation of the Rye afternoon tea group. The group provides a recreational and social outlet for participants.

Lack of transport is a common barrier for seniors to remain part of their community. Having no transport can stop them from doing the things they need to do, and leads to feelings of loneliness and isolation. If you enjoy driving, you can make a difference by helping with their transport needs to important medical appointments or social activities.

We have a male client in Ormond who loves to chat about ideas, books, music and national and international affairs. Our Client is well read and loves listening to music, and he would love to spend an hour a fortnight with a volunteer with whom he can chat over a coffee or go for a gentle walk. If you are able to commit to weekly or fortnightly visits (weekends are fine), and can easily visit Ormond (next to Caulfield), please express interest below!!

Church Activity Assist - Aged are required at both the Yallaroo and Arrunga Aged Care Facilities.

The Activity Volunteer supports the Lifestyle Coordinator with group activities which enrich the lives of our seniors in Sundale's Aged Care Centres. The activities include bingo, a card game named HOY, art & craft, word games, bus outings and a range of other fun activities which change weekly.

Transport frail and isolated people in the City of Knox and people with disabilities to medical appointments, planned activity groups and one on one shopping. Driving positions available in Lysterfield, Rowville, Ferntree Gully, Knoxfield, Wantirna, Boronia and Bayswater.

Make a new friend and be part of something great - the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS). Seniors are particularly vulnerable to becoming socially isolated, especially if they don't have any family around. Our volunteers play an important part in keeping them connected with regular visits. If you like to chat and are willing to spend time with a senior in their home, then we'd love to hear from you.

Be part of something great as a volunteer visitor, providing friendship and companionship to isolated older people visiting them at home or going on outings, as part of the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS). One hour per week or fortnight, is all it takes to brighten someone's day as well as your own.