Do you have a story to share?🎶 Companion Volunteer - Aged Care I Sunbury VIC

Your presence can brighten someone’s day and help reduce loneliness, while giving you the chance to form meaningful connections and give back to the community.

💛What is ACVVS? 💛

The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) connects volunteers with older people who may be socially isolated, creating regular friendship, companionship and meaningful connection.

Brighten someone’s day while making a meaningful difference to their life. Our friendship program connects volunteers with aged care residents for friendly, one-on-one visits that foster companionship, connection and happiness.

Here are just some of the wonderful people who would love to welcome you into their week:

* 'Elizabeth' is a warm and gentle lady living with dementia who uses a wheelchair. She enjoys the comfort of spending time in her room and loves watching football. Throughout her life, she found great joy in sewing and knitting, although arthritis in her hands now makes these hobbies difficult to continue.

* 'Michael' is navigating life without his sight and would love a visitor to help bring him out of his shell and spark some joy into his life. He thrives when talking about his family and would love to sit down with his new friend and chat away about his life.

* 'Louise' is a thoughtful and friendly lady who uses a wheelchair and enjoys spending time reading, creating art, and having meaningful one-on-one conversations. She especially loves visits from children, whose energy and curiosity always bring a smile to her face.

What You’ll Do:

• Share a cup of coffee and a quiet chat
• Engage in meaningful conversation
• Take a stroll in the garden
• Read books, play cards, or work on puzzles
• Listen to their favourite music

Who may be the right fit?

Someone who is gentle, reliable and compassionate, and who feels comfortable providing one-to-one companionship in an aged care environment.

The practical bits

• You must be 18 years or over.
• A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is required and is organised and funded by St Vincent's.
• Visits are approximately one hour, at least once a fortnight, with a minimum of 20 visits over 12 months.
• We are looking for someone who can visit consistently and build an ongoing, respectful connection.

Why small moments count

Many people experience social isolation while living in aged care. Connection is often built through ordinary moments repeated over time. A familiar person to share those moments with can make a real difference.
Don’t live near Sunbury? There are volunteer opportunities available across Melbourne, including the northern, eastern, western and southern suburbs. For more information, [email protected]

Equal Opportunity
At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating an environment that is welcoming, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.