Art and Crafts Assistant

Mannacare

  • Location Doncaster, VIC
  • Category Seniors & Aged Care

Suitable for

  • Centrelink Volunteers

Commitment

Regular - less than 6 months

Time required

We are also looking into a volunteer who have an arts & crafts background/skills and can do some activities with our seniors on Tuesdays from 10:15am till 12:15pm. Full staff support provided in planning arts & crafts activities and resources provided. Volunteer required fortnightly only.

Requirements

  • Covid-19 vaccination
  • National Police Certificate *
  • NDIS screening check

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.

Insurance Age Requirement

Between 18 and 99

The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of MannaCare.

Do you have the ability to sew by hand and would like to make a difference to the well-being of an older person?  You will need to be available on Tuesdays10:30 AM - 12:15 PM.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Assist clients with early dementia to do some simple craft projects.
  • (It is more about the process of making, not the end result!)
  • All you need is 2 hours a week, on a Monday or Thursday afternoon, a positive attitude, patience, a love of art or craft and we teach you the rest!

Skills and Experience:

  • Art or craft
  • Patience
  • Affinity with older people

Benefits:

  • Make a difference to the well-being of an older person
  • Experience working in a large organisation
  • Gain new skills/make new contacts
  • Improved feelings of self-worth as you help an older person

Express interest