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The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) is a government funded program to combat social isolation and helps to develop social connections for older persons. Ageing with Grace believe that social connections are essential to the well-being of older people. We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, friendly Volunteer Visitor to spend time with an older person who is at risk of social isolation and loneliness.

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) is a government funded program to combat social isolation and helps to develop social connections for older persons. Ageing with Grace believe that social connections are essential to the well-being of older people. We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate, friendly Volunteer Visitors to spend time with older people who are at risk of social isolation and loneliness.

Brightwater Sunshine Volunteers offers a unique service that brings joy into the lives of our clients who reside at home. Through regular and heartfelt phone calls, we combat isolation and brighten their days. If you're eager to make a positive impact, please join our team.

Join our team and get involved in a variety of practical conservation activities at our focus wetlands, as part of our Revive our Wetlands initiative.

Volunteer Marine Rescue members serve their respective communities on a voluntary basis by undertaking both operational and non-operational roles. VMRS groups work in close liaison with the Western Australia Police, coordinating and performing a range of marine rescue activities for the WA community. Volunteers are trained and equipped to carry out a range of activities such as: Undertaking the role of Skipper or Crew on a dedicated marine rescue vessel. Operating local marine radio services

VMCH is currently welcoming volunteers to engage with residents who have personalised activities which has been tailored to meet their individual interests, cultural background, and physical abilities, you would provide conversation and assistance to create a wonderful interlude which can enhance a resident's day. We don’t need you to have experience we just want you to be an active part of our team with ideas and enthusiasm and engage with residents to provide fun and entertainment.

As an SES volunteer you will be trained to assist in the Ops and Comm's centre to cope with natural disasters including storm, floods and land searches.

We are in search of passionate volunteer artists to lend their talent and creativity to enhance the atmosphere of our facility. Individuals skilled in painting walls and pots to bring life and vibrancy to our communal spaces. By volunteering your artistic abilities, you will directly contribute to enriching the lives of our residents and creating a more visually appealing environment for all.

Be part of something great as a volunteer driver at Balwyn Evergreen Centre for our weekly Bus Outings. Each Tuesday we take a minivan full of seniors to locations around Melbourne for a day out with friends. The role includes picking up and dropping off clients from their homes, driving to and from the destination and having fun along the way. Please note, you'll be accompanied by a staff member at all times. Full training and ongoing support provided.

Be part of something great as a volunteer driver at Balwyn Evergreen Centre. Our transport service is critical for our clients to access our activities and programs. As a driver you get to be part of the action and make a genuine difference in the lives of older people. We need drivers to fill half day or full day shifts. Please note, full training and ongoing support provided.

Balwyn Evergreen is a community centre for older people that's famous for its food service. We offer a popular weekly lunch with a three-course meal of soup, main and dessert, which changes weekly depending on ingredients and the occasion. We're looking for someone with kitchen experience to volunteer each Wednesday from 11am-2pm. The role involves food preparation and plating food. You'll be working with a small team of kitchen and dining volunteers and the program coordinator.

Do you know various styles of ballroom dance? Do you like dancing to entertain? We are looking for ballroom dancers / couple to dance for and brighten the day of our aged care residents living in Drummoyne.

Do you have one hour each week to volunteer? Do you enjoy a game of pool or watching the footy? We have a lovely older gent with the most wonderful Scottish accent who is looking for a friend to share a game of pool, a few jokes or just watch a game of football together. Join us in creating meaningful connections that brighten lives. Discover the joy of giving back - volunteer today!

Wintringham is a specialised welfare company that provides housing and care to elderly, frail men and women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Opportunities exist for a volunteer to work with one of our residents who is socially isolated, due to language barrier, If this is you, Wintringham would love to hear from you as this is a very rewarding volunteer role.

Inclusion Melbourne believes that everyone within our community should be able to live in an inclusive community, supported by people who genuinely care for them, and have equal opportunity to participate in community life. Through our volunteer programs, we provide social support and friendship to people with a cognitive disability and older Australians who are at risk of loneliness and social isolation.

Inclusion Melbourne is a participant in the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS); a national program that aims to enrich the quality of life of older people and enhance their social connectedness. As a volunteer, you will be making a real difference by: • Spending time with participants engaged in shared interest activities • Providing companionship and support • Reducing the social isolation and loneliness experienced by some older people.

Help seniors learn to use technology. You will be a member of a supportive team of volunteers, all seniors themselves, offering training either one to one or in small classes using our well-equipped premises at Castle Hill. Training manuals and administrative support are provided.

Are you looking to volunteer? Do you have a spare hour each fortnight? We are searching for wonderful mature aged male and female Volunteer Visitors to visit with socially isolated residents in a care facility at Strathpine. Experience in communicating with the elderly is high recommended for this rewarding social role. Are you interested in giving back to your local community while making a new friend in the process? Apply today!

Are you looking to volunteer? Do you have a spare hour each fortnight? We are searching for a new Volunteer Visitor to meet with a socially isolated resident in a care facility at Eight Mile Plains to meet with a socially isolated resident that speaks Taiwanese, Mandarin, Japanese and Hokkien. If you can communicate in any of these languages, we would love to hear from you. Are you interested in giving back to your local community while making a new friend in the process?

Are you looking to volunteer? Do you have a spare hour each fortnight? We are searching for wonderful male Volunteer Visitors to meet with socially isolated male residents in a care facility in Maroochydore. Help give back to your local community by alleviating social isolation for someone in care - all while making a new friends in the process!