Social Support Volunteer - Uniting Agewell

This role is advertised by Volunteer West, the volunteer resource centre of Australian Multicultural Community Services on behalf of Uniting Agewell.

Organisation description: Uniting AgeWell has a diverse range of integrated service options that offer continuity of care and peace of mind. We support you to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence at every age and stage of your life.

Position description: Volunteers in our Social Support program visit older people who are experiencing a lack of social connections. Activities may include:

• Visiting someone in their home
• Meeting up for a coffee
• Sharing a skill or an interest
• Chat with someone over the phone

Location: Roles available across Melbourne Metro region

Skills required:

• Communication and conversation skills
• An ability to build trust and rapport

Time required: 1-2 hours a week

Commitment required: Ongoing

Other comments: The role can be made suitable to people who recently migrated to Australia and people with disabilities.

Benefits volunteers will get from this role?

• Experience working with an Aged Care organisation
• Opportunity to build fulfilling relationships with older people in our community
• Building knowledge and skills in the Aged Care sector
• Being part of a supportive team
• A diverse, inclusive and values-driven team