Friendship Companion for elderly European lady

Mecwacare

  • Location Across: Hawthorn VIC, Camberwell VIC
  • Category Seniors & Aged Care

Suitable for

  • People with disability
  • People Learning English
  • Families with Children
  • Work Experience

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Time Required

1 hour fortnightly for a minimum of 12 months.

Training

Training and orientation provided

Requirements

  • Covid-19 vaccination
  • National Police Certificate *

* 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 mecwacare.

An elderly European Lady in Hawthorn is wanting a mature volunteer to visit with her in her home. She is keen to share life stories and recipes.

A friendship companion supports the wellbeing of an older person on a weekly or fortnightly basis. They alleviate isolation and loneliness by having a cuppa and a chat. Alternatively, they can engage in a mutual interest such as:

  • walking
  • reading
  • sport
  • dog companionship
  • music
  • arts & craft
  • gardening

mecwacare is excited to be participating in the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) which supports isolated and lonely people who are receiving aged care services in an aged care home or through a home care package.

If you can spare 1 hour fortnightly and want to give back to your local community, we would love to hear from you.

Please register and our Volunteer Coordinator Fiona Feenaghty will be in touch to answer any questions you may have.


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