Volunteer, Healthy Me, Healthy Community

1 week ago

Tweed Heads South, Australia Feros Care Full time

Social prescribing program
- Help to connect those who are isolated
- Support clients to be better connected with community activities

**This role is based in Port Macquarie.***

Healthy Me, Healthy Community is a social prescribing program that aims to build individual and community connectedness in Port Macquarie.

Volunteers will be based in Port Macquarie, volunteering under the direction of the Volunteer Co-ordinator. As a Volunteer your role is to provide support, maximise the quality of life and reduce social isolation for program participants.

**Key Responsibilities**

As a Volunteer your role is to provide support, maximise quality of life and reduce social isolation to program participants
- Help a resident of Port Macquarie connect to their community by ensuring reliable and safe transport and accompanying them to group activities.
- Calling Clients to introduce yourself and remind them of a booked activity.
- Liaising with the Volunteer Coordinator
- Ensure the privacy, confidentiality and dignity of our clients is always maintained
- Report any concerns or incidents to Feros Care and diligently complete all relevant documentation
- Participate in volunteer orientation, meetings, reviews and training
- Volunteers will participate in one or more of the following activities:
**_Social activities:_**_ _
- Actively join in during social outings and provide any assistance that may be required
- Accompany clients for a walk, as well as walking their pet dogs and cats if applicable
- Other activities (yoga, bingo, dance, book clubs, library)

**_Social Transport:_**_ _
- Collect clients from their homes to accompany them to social outings and community activities
- Greet clients and provide assistance entering and exiting the vehicle
- Ensure clients feel comfortable and safe. For example, seatbelts are fastened, and mobility aids are securely stored

**Essential Criteria for Position**:

- Willing to commit to six months of volunteering
- Enjoy spending time with people
- Have an interest in social activities/outings and being part of a greater community
- Enjoy going out and being part of a greater community
- Be compassionate, patient, observant and a good listener

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