Community Support Volunteer

2 days ago

Colac, Victoria, Australia beBeeVolunteer Full time $50,000 - $75,000
Volunteer Activity Assistant

Colac Area Health seeks volunteers to support the community through a variety of activities.

Aim:
  • To provide support for wellness and enablement, promoting participation and capacity development.
  • To encourage participants to maintain independence at home and in the community.

The Social Support Program offers safe and friendly activities, including outings, to promote self-esteem, belonging, and companionship. Planned respite activities allow carers to take a break from their usual caring responsibilities.

Key principles include:

  • Doing with, not doing for.
  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Collaboration
  • Accountability

Confidentiality and privacy must be observed at all times in line with signed agreements, guidelines, and policy.

Reporting to:

Social Support Coordinator

Duties:
  1. Practice good hand hygiene and social distancing where possible.
  2. Sign in and out of the volunteer activity register.
  3. Privacy and confidentiality of participant information are paramount.
  4. Provide support to participants with a caring and positive attitude.
  5. Engage and interact with participants in a respectful manner.
  6. Facilitate activities in groups or one-on-one as directed and supported by staff.
  7. Keep participants engaged and motivated.
  8. Assist staff in accordance with staff instruction.
  9. Assist with cleaning up and putting away resources.
  10. Help maintain Miller House garden under direction of staff and adherence to OH&S policies.
  11. Be respectful and non-judgmental of participant choices.
  12. Report any concerns or OH&S issues immediately to the Coordinator.
  13. The following is not your responsibility:
  14. Push participants in wheelchairs
  15. Provide personal care
  16. Answer doors and screen visitors
  17. Handle money
Preferred Experience/Attributes:
  • Experience in social groups
  • 'People person' who can engage well with others
  • Ability to take direction and complete tasks
  • Good communication skills
  • Experience in aged care

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