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Aged Care Social Visitors - Brighten The Day Of A Lonely Older Gentleman

Volunteering Central Coast
Dubbo Full-day Full-time

Description:

Social connections are essential to everyone's wellbeing, and that includes older people in our community.
The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) is a government funded program for older people living in residential aged care (nursing homes) through the generosity of community-minded volunteers just like you.
If you live in the mid-lower end of the Central Coast, there's a new friend waiting to meet you right now!
We're looking for male volunteers who live, work, or are willing to travel to Gosford, Lisarow, Wyoming, Erina, Woy Woy, Point Clare and Umina Beach areas wanting to make a real difference to the social wellbeing of an older gentleman.
Volunteer Visitors are empathetic, compassionate and kind-hearted people wanting to make a difference to the lives of an older person living in their local area.
Visits are purely for social reasons (no personal care duties) and happen on a regular ongoing basis for an hour a fortnight (or weekly, if you are available). Visits are spent doing activities you both enjoy - take a trip down memory lane looking at old photos, listen to music, go for a walk in the garden, share a hobby, or play a card game or do a puzzle together.
Volunteer Visitors require patience and reliability...and above all else, a heart for older people. You will be supported in your role by an ACVVS Coordinator.
Volunteers undergo a police check and complete a short online training program before commencing their volunteering role.
In-person social visits take place in an aged care home in locations throughout the NSW Central Coast.
Register your interest now and an ACVVS Coordinator will get in touch to arrange an interview at a mutually convenient time.
Volunteers must be aged 18 years or older and be able to make a minimum commitment of 12 months or longer.
** Category **
Seniors & Aged Care
** Commitment **
Regular - more than 6 months
** Type Of Work **
Companionship & Social Support,Seniors & Aged Care,
** Time Required **
Flexible hours between 9am and 4pm
Regular visits for an hour fortnightly
** Training **
Online induction training. In-person orientation. Ongoing support.
28 Mar 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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