Volunteer, Community Visitor

2 weeks ago

The Patch, Australia In Great Company Full time

Enjoy spending time with the young at heart
- Befriend and spend quality time with a lonely senior in the local community
- Join a vibrant and growing organisation where everyone matters

Miss having a yarn with your grandparents? Learn from those wiser, and volunteer to visit the young at heart and keep them connected to the communities they love. No doubt you’ll develop a soft spot for adorable seniors and be able to simultaneously brighten their day

**The role**:

- Laugh, chat, and give purpose to someone’s life through fun, friendly social visits to a senior client in their own home, offering a listening ear or a helping hand for easy tasks around their home or garden.
- Help a senior connect to their community by ensuring reliable and safe transport, accompanying them to exciting events and outings.
- Share your interests and hobbies, be it cards, crafting, or cooking, and make a difference in someone’s life

**Work Perks (the good stuff)**:

- Meet new people, make new friends, hear and share exciting stories
- Spend quality time enjoying new and exciting social and cultural experiences
- Create meaningful experiences where you know you are making a positive impact in the local community every day
- Improve employment prospects
- Feel part of the team with an invite to attend virtual volunteer catchups
- Receive our volunteer newsletters showcasing our latest stories and events
- Truly flexible and supportive work environment - we walk the talk
- Be part of an award-winning, non-profit community organization

**What does our ideal volunteer look like?**
- Able and willing to travel to clients in the community or their homes
- Thrives on helping others, and energised by interacting and engaging with people
- Exhibits a natural curiosity and appetite for learning
- Enjoys going out and being part of a greater community
- Compassionate, patient, observant and a good listener
- Embodies a friendly and cheerful volunteer spirit
- Ready to smash stereotypes around aging
- Operates with integrity, open-mindedness and respect, ensuring the privacy, confidentiality, and dignity of our clients is maintained at all times
- Flexible availability over a three to six-month commitment

**What to bring**:

- Demonstrated ability to provide a client-focused service
- Be compassionate, patient, observant, and a good listener
- Be willing to undergo a free national police check
- Open to getting Covid vaccinations and provide valid evidence

**For brownie points**:

- Previous experience working with, or volunteering with seniors
- Have a current unrestricted Driver's Licence and a registered insured vehicle
- Be a safe and confident driver with a good driving history
- Think age is just a number? You’re one of us

**Time commitment**:

- 1 hour a week/fortnight over a minimum of 6 months

**About us**

In Great Company is a volunteer program designed to connect seniors in need of social connection and support with caring, friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic volunteers. This program was born out of a need for a service that creates a real difference in the lives of people and those volunteering their time to give back.

If you’re motivated to contribute positively to your community then we would love to hear from you

  • Community Social Volunteer,

    1 week ago

    The Entrance North Peninsula Natural Area, New South Wales, Australia HammondCare Full time

    Community Social Volunteer, (Chats in the garden), Central Coast [ACVVS]The Entrance, Australia | Posted on 08/14/2025HammondCare is an independent Christian charity specialising in dementia care, palliative care, and rehabilitation, specialist mental health for older people and other health and aged services.Volunteer opportunities are available across NSW,...

  • Community Social Volunteer,

    1 week ago

    The Entrance North Peninsula Natural Area, New South Wales, Australia HammondCare Full time

    Community Social Volunteer, (Chats in the garden), Central Coast [ACVVS]The Entrance, Australia | Posted on 08/14/2025HammondCare is an independent Christian charity specialising in dementia care, palliative care, and rehabilitation, specialist mental health for older people and other health and aged services.Volunteer opportunities are available across NSW,...

  • Friendly Community Volunteer

    2 weeks ago

    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia beBeeOpportunity Full time $20,000 - $40,000

    Volunteer OpportunityJoin us as a volunteer and bring joy to the lives of residents. No prior experience is necessary, as we provide training on our portable coffee machine.We are seeking volunteers who can commit to weekly visits on Mondays between 9-11am or 1-4pm for 2 hours. As social visitors, you will make a rewarding impact on the lives of our...

  • Coffee Connoisseur Volunteer

    1 week ago

    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia beBeeCustomer Full time $40,000 - $80,000

    Job DescriptionAs a coffee trolley volunteer, you will play a vital role in bringing joy to our residents every time you enter the room.Key Skills and QualificationsThe ability to work independently with minimal supervisionExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsA passion for delivering exceptional customer serviceBenefitsVolunteering as a social...

  • Social Companion Volunteer

    1 week ago

    The Entrance North Peninsula Natural Area, New South Wales, Australia beBeeSocial Full time $30,000 - $60,000

    Join a lovely lady in her garden for a chat over coffee and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.About this roleThis volunteer position involves regular visits to provide social interaction, light conversation, and shared enjoyment of hobbies.Your impactVolunteering as a social visitor can be a rewarding experience, both for the person you visit and...

  • High Salary Coffee Trolley Volunteer

    1 week ago

    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia HammondCare Full time

    Coffee Trolley Volunteer (Mondays), Residential Care, DarlinghurstDarlinghurst, Australia | Posted on 04/29/2025HammondCare is an independent Christian charity specialising in dementia care, palliative care, and rehabilitation, specialist mental health for older people and other health and aged services.Volunteer opportunities are available across NSW, ACT,...

  • Social Volunteer

    22 hours ago

    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia HammondCare Full time

    Social Volunteer (one on one), Residential Care, Darlinghurst Darlinghurst, Australia | Posted on 02/21/2025 HammondCare is an independent Christian charity specialising in dementia care, palliative care, and rehabilitation, specialist mental health for older people and other health and aged services. Volunteer opportunities are available across NSW, ACT,...

  • Coffee Trolley Volunteer

    22 hours ago

    Council of the City of Sydney, Australia HammondCare Full time

    Coffee Trolley Volunteer (Mondays), Residential Care, Darlinghurst Darlinghurst, Australia | Posted on 04/29/2025 HammondCare is an independent Christian charity specialising in dementia care, palliative care, and rehabilitation, specialist mental health for older people and other health and aged services. Volunteer opportunities are available across NSW,...

  • Support Volunteer

    5 days ago

    The Rock, New South Wales, Australia beBeeVolunteer Full time $45 - $55

    Job Title: Support VolunteerWe are seeking the assistance of reliable volunteers to make a valuable contribution to our residents' lifestyles by supporting our staff and providing help with programs and activities.This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience, develop new skills and be part of a team making a real difference in people's lives.Key...

  • Chesed and Volunteer Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    The Head, Queensland, Australia The United Synagogue Full time £32,000 per year

    Are you looking for a meaningful way to make a difference?Join the United Synagogue team We're on the hunt for a passionate individual to fill a maternity leave position in our Volunteering & Chesed department.(Expected to be around 9 months) This is your chance to be part of something bigger, to help build a stronger, more connected community. If you're...