Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme - Social Support Volunteers (Gisborne)

Volunteers are matched with individuals with similar interests for regular weekly social visits or outings. The program supports individuals who may be feeling isolated and lonely, and the aim is to develop genuine ongoing friendships through your visits. Visits like these are incredibly powerful and can make a difference to someone’s life. Visits may involve any activities that both you and the participant both enjoy, such as chatting over a cup of tea, shared hobbies, going for a walk or out for a local cuppa. ACVVS volunteers help to improve the quality of life by providing companionship and restoring their sense of social connection. The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme supports elderly people living in Government funded aged care homes or in their own home and receiving a home care package. Join our community of volunteers and be part of the fantastic network of aged care volunteers in the shire. To volunteer you need to : Be over the age of 18 years. Have time to commit to weekly or fortnightly visits for a minimum of 12 months Be happy to undergo a screening process (interview and reference checks) Undergo a Police Check and sign a Statutory Declaration if necessary.