Aged Care Volunteer Visitor

4 days ago


Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Genu Full time

**The Role:**
The Aged Care Volunteer Visiting Scheme (ACVVS), funded by the Australian Government, connects volunteers with an older person who is feeling lonely and/or socially isolated, to build friendships and reduce feelings of loneliness.
In your volunteer role you will be paired with an aging senior to provide them regular social support visits in their home.
Activities during your visit are based on yours and your clients interests and could include conversation, playing board games, listening to music or sharing stories.
Get to know someone new and make a difference in your local community
**Our Client:**
Our female client, aged in her late 90's, is seeking a new social visitor.
Living in a residential aged care home this individual is looking to reduce her social isolation by making a new volunteer friend.
Seeking preferably a female that speaks Maltese and she loved cooking so discussing new recipes and food would be a bonus.
Would enjoy having a walk in the garden with you or having a chat over a cup of coffee.
She would love an upbeat volunteer to have a laugh with
If you have opportunity to make a difference to someone's life apply today.
**For You:**
* Make a meaningful impact in the lives of other people and your local community
* Improve your employment prospects by growing your resume
* Join a community of volunteers making a difference in your local area.
* Dedicated support and training through the Volunteer Program
* Access to employee assistance provider (EAP)
* Be welcomed into genUs friendly and inclusive workplace.
**About You:**
* Lives in and around Ballan or happy to travel
* Female, Maltese speaking
* Possess clear communication skills
* Compassionate, patient and an excellent listener
* Passionate about giving back to your community
* Conducts yourself with open-mindedness and respect, ensuring the privacy, confidentiality, and dignity of our clients is always maintained
* Comfortable using technology to provide feedback and connect with the Volunteer Program
* Availability for a flexible six-month commitment
**Time Commitment:**
An hour per week or fortnight at a time that suits you and your client.
At genU, were all about flexibility.
Lets chat and find out the hours which suit you best
**Want to know more:**
Curious for more, or just want to say hi?
Please do not hesitate to contact genU.
** Category **
Seniors & Aged Care
** Commitment **
Regular - more than 6 months
** Type Of Work **
Companionship & Social Support,Seniors & Aged Care,
** Time Required **
1 hour per week or fortnight
** Training **



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