Community Visitor Volunteer

3 weeks ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Volunteering Redcross Full time

The Program


Red Cross supports elderly members of the community to be more independent, to improve their wellbeing and social connection and to remain living in their local community.

We do this by matching volunteers with an older person who lives in aged care or at home and experiences social isolation.


The opportunity


This role suits someone over the age of 18 who is a good listener and communicator and can commit to a minimum of 1 to 2 hours per week or fortnight for a social visit to an elderly person.

Your time spent with the participant could include having a chat over coffee, reminiscing, listening to music, reading the newspaper, playing a game of cards or other interest they would like to engage in.

You may also accompanying them to cafes, lookouts, galleries, libraries, the cinema and more. You will preferably have a current driver's licence and comprehensive vehicle insurance.

The impact
As a Community Visitor Volunteer, you'll brighten the life of an elderly person by offering them company and friendship.

Red Cross will ensure you have training, ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the World's largest humanitarian network.


Further Information
To find out more about this opportunity please refer to the volunteer role description VRD Community Visitor Volunteer Hunter or contact Lucy Frost

Our COVID-19 safe practices

It's vital you review our Red Cross COVID-19 requirements in the 'Keeping everyone safe from COVID-19' section here prior to applying.

Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre.

We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation.

We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children.

Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.

Thank you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities. Click here to find out more.

Advertised: 17 Jan 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 14 Feb 2023 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

  • Meet with us Have a chat with us about the volunteer role you have applied for and see whether it's a good match for you and for us.
  • Complete some checks If you are successful in getting the role we'll ask you to complete a Police Check. In some cases a Working With Children Check may also be required.
  • Get started At this stage, it's time for your induction and training as you're now an official Red Cross Volunteer.


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