Visit seniors in New Town and bring joy to their lives. This role involves engaging with a vision-impaired senior in conversation, board games, or storytelling to reduce feelings of loneliness.
This opportunity is part of the Australian Government-funded Aged Care Volunteer Visiting Scheme. You will be matched with an older person for regular social visits based on your shared interests.
Your client enjoys walking and has a passion for music. He worked in taxation during the day and played in a band at night, sharing exciting stories. Your visits will help maintain his community links and support his goals.
You will gain dedicated support, training, and access to employee assistance programs as a volunteer. You will also be welcomed into an inclusive workplace.
We are looking for someone who can engage with our clients in a friendly and non-judgmental way. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds.