👨👴Male Volunteer Visitors - Friendship Aged Care Program ACVVS I Sunbury

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:

'Edwin' is originally from the UK and loves to reminisce on his time growing up in England as well as proudly talking about his daughter and granddaughter. 'Edwin' can be a private man but would really benefit from a patient male volunteer to help bring him out of his shell. He enjoys word searches, quizzes, and classical music, and would prefer a volunteer of retirement age.

'Jim' is a gentleman with a keen interest in politics, unions, and the outdoors, particularly fishing and shooting. He enjoys engaging in conversation and sharing his views and experiences. 'Jim' is living with dementia and has some hearing and mobility challenges, so a patient and understanding approach is important.

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.