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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 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.

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.

MiCare is looking for a volunteer that can share a smile, a joke and companionship during fortnightly friendly visits to this isolated and lonely elderly man who lives in an aged care facility. Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life and makes a huge difference to those in the community seeking companionship.

Do you have one hour each week or fortnight to volunteer? Are you someone who loves the great outdoors and has a heart for making a difference in the lives of others? We're searching for a special volunteer to accompany one of our gentle, non-verbal elder on leisurely strolls through nature. We are searching for friendly, engaging Volunteer Visitors that are 18 years of age or older. This position requires patience, compassion and reliability.

We have a lovely lady how would love some companionship in Shellharbour. Could you spare a hour per week for a cuppa and chat. 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.

We have a fun position at Woolgoolga day programme helping our elderly clients with quizzes, bingo, morning tea and lunch. We are looking for a volunteer for Fridays between 9am and 3pm. A staff member will be on hand to train the volunteer

A volunteer is required in the laundry with washing, pressing and labelling residents’ clothing. It also involves returning laundered clothes to the residents and placing items in their wardrobes. Suitable for retirees wanting to contribute to the community. #AgedCare #laundry #seniors

Friendly Visiting Volunteers required for companionship to elderly lady in Morwell. Do you have one free hour per fortnight and do you want to make a difference? Volunteering brings a lot of fun and fulfilment to your life and makes a huge difference to those in the community seeking companionship.

Mandarin speaking volunteer visitor needed to visit socially and culturally isolated lady living in aged care facility. Do you have experience with the elderly? Are you empathetic and want to change someone's life? We have a lovely lady who would enjoy talking in Mandarin to a special volunteer.

Mandarin speaking volunteer visitor needed to visit socially and culturally isolated lady living in aged care facility. Do you have experience with the elderly? Are you empathetic and want to change someone's life? We have a lovely lady who would enjoy talking in Mandarin to a special volunteer.

Volunteer visitor needed for 1 hour a week/fortnight to change someone's life! Improve an older person's well-being and help reduce their social isolation by becoming a volunteer visitor. Warm and caring Lebanese female needed for Lebanese isolated lady living in her home. Would love to speak Arabic with someone and enjoy each other's company.

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 a gentle walk. If you are able to commit to weekly or fortnightly visits (weekends are fine), and can easily visit Ormond, please express interest below!!

Currently we have a male client in Caulfield North who has many interests including gardening, walking around gardens, playing chess, pottery work, and chatting about his life. Our client would enjoy the company of a caring, reliable and empathetic volunteer with good communication skills and an ability to commit to weekly or fortnightly visits.

The role of the volunteer is to help older people and people living with disabilities stay connected in the community.

To ensure the safe and comfortable transport of clients situated in the local government area to various destinations such as: doctors’ appointments, hospital/medical appointments, aged day care, social outings, shopping etc. using a community transport vehicle. Drivers will be required to make trips to other parts of the region outside of the local area including Wagga, Albury, Shepparton, Bendigo and Melbourne.

This role is varied, ranging from assisting aged care residents and Club Connection participants with particular activities or just being there for a chat, providing company and support.

Access Sydney Community Transport is a Sydney-based not-for-profit organisation located in Homebush West with a service area reach as far as the Eastern Suburbs. We offer safe, accessible and affordable transport options for seniors and people who may be transport disadvantaged through a number of tailored programs. Our Volunteer Client Assistant roles is to maintain the safety and promote independence and self-esteem of individual clients.