Palliative Care Volunteer- Eastern Suburbs Melbourne

“Caring for someone at the end of life is not about adding days to life, but adding life to days.”

Would you like to make a difference in the life of someone living with life limiting condition?

This rewarding role requires compassion, patience and an empathetic ear. The selected applicant will bring companionship, comfort, dignity and support to customers and carers receiving palliative care services. The role will involve tasks that support quality of life including:

• Companionship: Sharing in regular conversation within the home or community to discuss interests. Supporting clients to access the community to engage in meaningful activities. • Emotional support: Active listening, provide a space for the customer to share, listening in a non-judgmental way.

• Legacy Support: Assisting customers with legacy activities such as recording of life stories. Assistance with unfinished tasks such as sorting photos, reading, or writing

• Spiritual/religious Support: Supporting the customer to connect with their spiritual or religious needs

• Respite Support: Provision of respite support to a carer of someone receiving palliative care support.

We are seeking a mature and reliable volunteer with a compassionate presence and a passion for working with vulnerable seniors to enhance dignity and quality of life

This volunteer role offers:

An opportunity to gain experience in the aged care sector

Supervision and opportunities for learning and development

The chance to be a part of a volunteer community

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives. It is important our customers feel valued as members of their community and are supported to live the life they want.

Uniting AgeWell values diversity in language, skills and abilities. Talk to our team about the variety of roles available.