▷ Apply in 3 Minutes: Aged Care Volunteer Visitor

4 weeks ago

Lismore City Council, Australia NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD Full time

Aged Care Volunteer Visitor — NSW, Lismore & Far North Coast

Brighten someone’s day Be a friend and companion for an older person. The Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme (ACVVS) is a government-funded program aimed at reducing loneliness and increasing social support and connectedness for older people in the community.

Older people can be socially isolated, especially without family nearby. Our volunteers help keep them connected with regular visits. For as little as one hour per fortnight you can make a world of difference to someone’s life. Recipients come from diverse backgrounds and enjoy many activities. We carefully match you with someone in the same area with similar interests and backgrounds. The program rewards both volunteers and recipients with a sense of fulfilment, happiness, and community connectivity.

What do volunteer visitors do?

- Provide regular contact to a local socially isolated older person who lives in a residential aged care facility or who receives a Home Care Package enabling them to keep living at home.
- Commit at least one hour per fortnight, for at least 6 months, to providing companionship and friendship. Life can change, so we remain flexible and responsive to your needs.
- Face-to-face visits are preferred, but we support other communication methods if this is impractical.
- Visits are customised between the volunteer visitor and the older person. Depending on preferences, activities may include conversation, listening to music, walks, gardening, games, theatre, or more.

What do we do for you?

- Based on your location, interests and preferences, we will match you with a suitable isolated older person.
- Orientation, induction and insurance cover the information and resources needed to make your experience as a volunteer visitor safe, fun and rewarding.
- Our ACVVS Project Officer provides personalised, ongoing support tailored to your needs.
- We are committed to making sure you feel valued through recognition, rewards and special events.
- As a volunteer with Community Gateway, you can access ongoing training opportunities to grow your skills and experience.

Benefits of volunteering

Volunteering can be a rewarding experience for both you and the person you visit. Regular visits can help improve quality of life and reduce feelings of isolation. Your visits bring joy to the person you are matched with.

Important conditions

- You must be over 18 years of age.
- During orientation, you will undergo a National Police Check, which is conducted and paid for by us.

What now?

If you’re ready to start visiting, please click the apply now link to access the application form. Our ACVVS Project Officer, Jessie Graham, will be in contact with you. For questions about the program, please call Jessie at 0467 937 956 or email volunteer@nrcg.org.au.

Thank you for your interest

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