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for Umbrella Multicultural Community Care Services - Community Services
Make a difference in the life of an isolated senior. Join today our dynamic and inclusive volunteer team! The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) provides social support to seniors from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and LGBTIQ+.
for Samaritans WA - Community Services
Samaritans are looking for passionate and dedicated Volunteer Support Counsellors to get involved in an innovative collaborative service with Ruah and Telethon Kids Institute. The Youth Suicide Sanctuary is the first of it's kind in Western Australia and will offer appropriate support for young people experiencing thoughts of suicide. The Youth Suicide Sanctuary, as the name suggests, will be a peaceful place where young people can explore their thoughts in a caring environment.
for Uniting AgeWell - Seniors & Aged Care
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.
for VMCH - Seniors & Aged Care
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.
for Short Back and Sidewalks - Homeless
Join our team as a Community Engagement Administrator and play a pivotal role in enhancing the impact of Short Back & Sidewalks. This position is central to coordinating and administrating our volunteer-driven activities. As a key part of our team, you'll help facilitate effective communication channels between volunteers and our organisation. This role offers the opportunity to develop strong organisational and leadership skills while working in a dynamic, supportive environment.
for MiCare Ltd - Migrant Services
Share your language, smile and companionship with an elderly Uruguayan lady in an Aged Care facility in Runaway Bay QLD. These visits may be spent talking or sharing a simple leisure activity. Your regular visits can make a real and positive difference.
for Australian Red Cross - Emergency Response
Telechat supports older Australian’s who live alone and have minimal social contact with others in their community.
The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme supports regular in-person volunteer visits to give friendship and companionship to older people who: ☎ don’t have regular contact with friends or relatives 💔 are feeling isolated from their culture or heritage
for Calvary Retirement Communities Limited - Seniors & Aged Care
Calvary Flora McDonald is seeking volunteers who have a passion for improving the lives of elderly people living in residential aged care, and can experience social isolation. If you enjoy chatting and generally engaging socially with people we would like to chat with you. During your visit we are requiring you to assist our Chef's and Kitchen staff with helping prepare menu selections for residents’ meals.
for Catholic Healthcare - Seniors & Aged Care
Provide social connection to someone who feels lonely and isolated Make a difference to the life of an elderly person and at the same time feel rewarded
for Inclusion Melbourne - Disability Services
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.
Become a weekly volunteer visitor with Ken - a lonely, isolated, 90 year old man living in Southbank. Ken likes to chat about life, rugby league and gardening!
for Anglicare - Seniors & Aged Care
Do you love getting out, meeting people & bringing enjoyment to others? Are you a competent & careful driver - would you like to drive our residents & take them on shopping trips or local 'tours'?? We are currently without a driver & are looking for a committed person to assist at our Rushcutters Bay village - Elizabeth Lodge. You will be required to take a 4hr driver training course with an NRMA approved trainer & have a medical with your GP - both at Anglicare's expense.
A reliable & enthusiastic volunteer driver is required for bus trips for our Residential Care Home located in Jannali.
We have lovely residents waiting for someone to provide social connection and support and show a genuine interest and concern for them. Visits are weekly or fortnightly - either mid morning or mid afternoon
Interested in providing social companionship to the elderly through weekly visits? Read on!
Do you own a lovely Dog? Come visit our residents! We are looking for a volunteer with a lovely, placid & friendly dog who is happy to volunteer on a regular basis.
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