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We are looking for people who are passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of people living with dementia, supporting them to feel valued and included. This role is an opportunity to utilise your existing skills and learn and develop new ones. Spending time with older people can be a rewarding way to see that "life is about living in each moment".

We are looking for people who are passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of people living with dementia, supporting them to feel valued and included. This role is an opportunity to utilise your existing skills and learn and develop new ones. Spending time with older people can be a rewarding way to see that "life is about living in each moment".

The City of Boroondara Volunteer Transport team are urgently seeking drivers for 1 or more days a week between 8.30am and 5pm. All available days welcome but especially looking for availability on Wednesdays and Thursdays. You will assist our aged residents to commute to appointments predominantly in the eastern suburbs but also including major hospitals within the central business district.

Support for people who are experiencing homelessness. Offer support, maintain facilities, cleaning.

Join our Ocean Star volunteers in brightening the lives of our residents through the joy of reading! We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to assist in establishing a library trolley service from 10am to 12pm every day except Wednesday.

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.

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 visitor visits an older person who is at risk of social isolation. Volunteer visitors visit 1 hour weekly or fortnightly and share stories, go for a stroll or have a cuppa, listen to music or play a board game.

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.

Do you have a dog or pet that is suitable to come with you to our Aged Care home and share some social interaction with our residents? Our residents living at our Wayville Aged Care Home really miss the family pets they had in their family homes. Animals bring great joy to others hearts and the social chit chat and a pat bring smiles and fill hearts. All volunteers must have up to date Influenza vaccinations, the Covid-19 vaccinations and a Police clearance to work in Aged Care.

We are keen to hear from you if you have any spare time to be with people, assist a resident with activities suitable to their ability and enjoy the moments bringing individualized and one on one support over weekend's.

The Seniors Recreation Council of Western Australia organises and runs programs which promote and or encourage healthy ageing through activity.

POOPS WA is an incorporated non-profit association staffed entirely by volunteers. Our volunteers are police-cleared and have a Working with Children Check and provide a range of services including home visits, dog walking and transport to/from vet clinics or boarding kennels. We cater specifically for people over 65 years of age – or palliative-care patients of any age – who have no relatives or friends willing or able to take responsibility for their pets in times of need.

We are seeking Macedonian-speaking volunteer visitors who would love to bring joy to an older person's life through friendship. 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. This role makes a positive difference to another person, reduces loneliness in our community, brings mutual joy and is flexible.

Enjoy a cuppa and a chat? Have 1 hour fortnightly to spare? Want to make a difference to the life of someone in your local area?

Enjoy a cuppa and a chat? Have 1 hour fortnightly to spare? Want to make a difference to the life of someone in your local area?

Enjoy a cuppa and a chat? Have 1 hour fortnightly to spare? Want to make a difference to the life of someone in your local area?

Enjoy sharing stories and making a difference? Have 1 hour fortnightly to spare?

BaptistCare WA is seeking a compassionate individual to engage with a male resident in our Memory Support Unit. Fluency in Italian is preferred to enhance communication and foster a deeper connection. This rewarding opportunity entails dedicating just one hour per week to brightening the resident's day and providing meaningful companionship.

Would you like to assist elderly residents to go for walks or assist staff with walks into local community? Would you like to be involved with residents with dementia that require support/assistance? Well, Colton Court ACH, needs you!