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John Wesley Gardens - Happy Hour Volunteers in Aged Care, Geebung

Wesley Mission Queensland

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John Wesley Gardens Aged Care Community at Geebung is seeking volunteers to assist with the resident lifestyle program on Fridays. This program includes supporting the Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator with general duties, engaging and interacting with residents and assisting with Happy Hour and Trivia.

These activities assist residents with socialising, promoting a sense of well-being and encouraging community connectedness. Most importantly they bring joy and create smiles!

Volunteers can help residents by:

  • Assisting with Happy Hour and Trivia quiz games.
  • Engaging and connecting with residents.
  • Accompanying residents to and from activities.
  • Supporting the Leisure and Lifestyle Coordinator with general duties.
  • Communicating resident feedback to staff to assist in improving both the activity and resident enjoyment.

This role is suitable for people who have well developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills and display a calm and empathetic manner when engaging with residents. Volunteering is a wonderful way to make a difference in the lives of our senior residents while making friends, having fun and learning new skills.

Volunteering hours available for this role are Fridays from 9am to 4pm, with opportunities available for mornings, afternoons, and full-day shifts. Happy Hour activities will take place in the afternoon, however assistance is needed throughout the day. Volunteer times are negotiated prior to commencement.

This program is located within the John Wesley Gardens Aged Care Community where the residents enjoy a wonderful sense of life, fun, and friendship.

John Wesley Gardens has embraced the internationally-recognised Eden Alternative Philosophy of Care and is a welcoming and rewarding place to volunteer where you will meet many wonderful people and learn great new skills that may assist you both personally and professionally. There are lots of other benefits to volunteering with us as well, such as:

  • Great education opportunities
  • Exclusive shopping discounts
  • Access to online and face-to-face wellness advisors
  • Invitations to social events
  • Being part of a team that really is making a difference in the lives of seniors in our Aged Care Communities.

All our volunteers follow a COVID-19 safe work plan and provide proof they have received a minimum of one primary COVID-19 vaccination before they are registered in their role.

Volunteers will also be required to have a current NDIS Workers Screening Clearance prior to commencement. This can be applied for through Wesley Mission Queensland at no cost to you.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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