Bring joy to our senior friends Join our coffee chat program I Hawthorn VIC

4 days ago

City of Melbourne, Australia SEEK Volunteer Full time

Join Our Coffee & Chat Program: Make a Difference in the Lives of Elderly Residents

Brighten someone's day and make a meaningful contribution to their quality of life Our Coffee & Chat Program is a 1:1 personal visit which helps increase connectedness and happiness among aged care residents. We are looking for a special person to visit two very special residents – a St Vincent’s kind of person. A volunteer who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.

What You’ll Do:

- Enjoy a chat over a cup of coffee

- Spend time in the gardens

- Listen to and share life stories

- Play boardgames, cards, or work on puzzles

- Listen to their favourite music

Why Volunteer?

Many elderly Australians in aged care homes face loneliness and social isolation. By volunteering just one hour a fortnight, you can make a significant difference in their lives. You'll be matched one-on-one with a resident who could greatly benefit from your friendship. Studies show that loneliness can be as detrimental to health as smoking, and sadly, over 40% of people in aged care lack regular visitors. Your presence can help bridge this gap.

- Dedication: Our special volunteers are people who would like to visit their new friend at least 20 times or more over a twelve-month period (about one visit every two to three weeks or more).

- Requirements: Must be over 18 years old, pass a National Criminal History Check (provided and paid for by us) and be available to visit consistently.

- Exhibit care and compassion for the elderly

- Have excellent communication skills

- Are committed and punctual

What You’ll Gain:

- The chance to form long-lasting, meaningful friendships

- Be part of a friendly team with a strong community spirit

- Experience the joy of enriching the lives of others

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly connect with others and enrich your community, apply to join our Coffee & Chat Program today. Help us combat loneliness and bring a sense of belonging to those who need it most.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

Suitable for

Centrelink Volunteers, Wheelchair Access

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Training

Volunteer Training/Facility Orientation

Requirements

- Others

- Vaccinations are no longer required. As part of our onboarding process, we will conduct a police check at our own expense.

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