Found 1814 Companionship & Social Support volunteering opportunities in Australia

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At Anglicare Southern Queensland we value the generosity of our volunteers who support our residents. With residential aged care services dating back to the mid 1900s, Anglicare is one of Queensland’s most experienced aged care providers. Our range of services is ever-evolving and is designed to support our residents to live happier and healthier lives.

88-year-old Madge would like a friendly visitor to chat with her over an afternoon coffee. Feeling lonely can cause Madge to become anxious so a companion who wants nothing more than a decent chat would help her a lot. If you have a spare hour or more any week day afternoon to spend with Madge, she would love to meet you. She doesn't mind keeping you company while you knit or crochet, she will be happy having your company.

Jean would love a volunteer visitor to visit her once a week or fortnight at her aged care home in Rivervale.

97-year-old Poppy would love a volunteer visitor to visit her once a week or fortnight at her aged care home in GUILDFORD.

If you like cricket, reading crime stories, talking about current affairs, playing chess, and discussing sport, Nigel could be your new older friend. Nigel lives in residential aged care in Carlisle, feels isolated, and would be much happier having a friend to chat to.

Are you ready for a rewarding experience that enriches both your life and others'? By volunteering with us, you'll have the opportunity to enhance the quality of life for those in need by offering your time, friendship, and support. But perhaps the most significant reward of all is the sense of fulfillment that comes from knowing you've made a positive difference in someone else's life.

Are you a caring, patient individual who enjoys spending time with older people? If yes, then this is the perfect role for you.

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme is a Federal Government initiative established to promote links between people living in an aged care facility and their local community. The aim of the scheme is to improve residents quality of life for those who have limited family, cultural and social contact and may be at risk of social isolation.

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 their own homes at Carindale. In this particular role, a lovely, educated lady would enjoy the company of a friendly volunteer visitor.

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 their own homes in Bray Park. In this particular role, a lovely lady would enjoy you visiting for chats, crafts and a cup of coffee. (Female preferred).

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 their own homes in Samford. In this particular role, a lovely lady of English heritage would enjoy you visiting for a cup of tea, a chat and a pat with her beloved dog. If you share her enthusiasm for crochet, you might work on a craft project together.

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 their own homes in Sunnybank. In this particular role, a retired train driver with a keen interest in talking politics would enjoy the company of another like-minded male volunteer visitor. You may also share his popular music tastes including The Rat Pack, Neil Diamond, John Denver and more.

Do you have and hour a week to spare and enjoy a friendly chat? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Are you a caring, patient person who loves playing Scrabble? If yes, then this is the perfect role for you.

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 their own homes in Sherwood. In this particular role, a lovely gentleman would like a volunteer to join him for relaxed conversation and company over a cup of coffee. (Female preferred).

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 their own homes at Sunnybank Hills. In this particular role, a lovely gentleman would like a volunteer to join him for friendly conversation and a game of scrabble or chess.

Do you like being a welcoming face, meeting people, and giving directions while keeping people safe? The residents living in our modern and vibrant John Wesley Gardens Aged Care Community at Geebung are seeking warm and sincere volunteers to assist in welcoming their weekend visitors.

Volunteer Visitors are needed to change the lives of people living in Residential Aged Care. Spend time with one or a small group of residents to build friendships and help out in a range of different activities to suit your interests.

Volunteer Visitors are needed to change the lives of people living in Residential Aged Care. Spend time with one or a small group of residents to build friendships and help out in a range of different activities to suit your interests.