Found 1702 Seniors & Aged Care, Companionship & Social Support volunteer opportunities in Australia

Elderly lady living in an Aged Care Home in Tarneit, isolated by language, seeks Ukrainian/Russian speaker for conversation, friendship and support. Do you have some time to spare and share?

About you

We are looking for caring individuals who can sit and have a chat, reminisce and talk about to

• Provide companionship and gentle walking support to residents
• Meet at local park, offer friendly and respectful assistance
• First aid/CPR training, relate to diverse backgrounds, regular commitment

• Lead or assist men's conversation group for male residents
• Encourage conversation, dive into residents' interests, and check in regularly
• Join supportive team, experience joy of enriching lives of others

• Ride trishaw for aged care residents on specific routes
• Ensure safety, fitness, and competence in piloting trishaw
• Training provided; check in with Unit Manager before rides

• Facilitate social interaction and encourage participation in activities
• Promote individual choice and independence through focusing on strengths
• Ensure client safety, confidentiality, and assist with meal preparation

• Support active seniors on outings to explore new locations
• Facilitate social interaction and ensure client safety and privacy
• Experience in volunteering with older people or people with disabilities

• Support social activities for older adults and people with disabilities
• Facilitate client interactions, maintain activities, ensure safety and privacy
• Assist with beverage service, cleaning, and follow instructor guidance

• Support active seniors in group activities and social interaction
• Encourage individual choice, maintain daily activities, ensure client safety
• Volunteer commitment: every Monday, 10.00am - 2.00pm

• Provide social and practical support to local community residents
• Liaise with existing networks, community members, and services
• Training session on Wednesday 28 October at Willagee Community Centre

• Provide companionship and emotional support to isolated seniors
• Engage in friendly visits to reduce loneliness and isolation
• Turkish-speaking volunteers making a meaningful difference in seniors' lives

• Transport older people to group activities, outings, and social programs
• Provide friendly and respectful assistance; ensure comfortable and safe travel
• Flexible schedule; full induction and role-specific training

Would you like to be a friendly face to an older person by volunteering as an ACVVS Volunteer Visitor?

By being there with kind words & companionship you would be offering an invaluable service to lonely/socially isolated older people living in Residential Aged Care Facilities.

This social support will help maintain and even increase well-being in those you visit!

Apply today for this rewarding volunteer opportunity befriending an older person in Woodside area.

Would you like to be a friendly face to an older person as an ACVVS Volunteer Visitor?

We are seeking a kind and patient volunteer to spend time with a lovely elderly lady living with Alzheimer’s. She is mostly non-verbal but enjoys the simple pleasure of walking around the facility with a caring companion by her side. Your presence and company would make a real difference to her day.

Apply today for this rewarding volunteer opportunity befriending an older person in Bellevue Heights area.

Become a friendly visitor for an older female resident living with dementia. A war widow with a wonderful long-term memory, she enjoys reminiscing about her travels through Europe, learning French, and discussing politics and social justice.

By sharing conversation and companionship, you'll provide an invaluable connection for someone experiencing loneliness and social isolation in aged care. If you can spare an hour each week or fortnight, apply today for this rewarding volunteer opportunity.

We are seeking a volunteer to visit an older male who would love some one-to-one time. He loves music and to engage in different activities, especially arm chair exercises. He'd love to chat about his past experiences as a minister.

Apply today for this rewarding volunteer opportunity befriending an older person in an Aged Care Facility in the Myrtle Bank area.