☀️Blokes Day Out Volunteers (Brisbane, Morayfield)

Volunteer to change lives. Yours included.

This volunteer opportunity will help to support frail aged and older gentlemen to participate in social outings and community activities that promote connection, well-being and enjoyment

Volunteers support the Respite Care Team to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where participants can build meaningful connections with their peers, share stories, and enjoy fun-filled activites while out and about.

Please note that this volunteering position requires a commitment of a full day 8am to 4pm on a Friday either weekly or fortnightly. Time and day is not negotiable as the activity is pre-planned for Fridays only and transport is by BlueCare buses which leave the centre at 8am and may not return until 3pm after dropping participants home.

🌟 Be part of a welcoming and diverse volunteer teams that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to supporting people to live life in all its fullness by valuing and respecting the unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions of every person, and by creating an inclusive, accessible, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. 🌟

✅ What you’ll be doing:

Welcome and engage participants in friendly conversation

• Assist participants to safely board and exit the bus, under direction from the Respite Team

• Encourage social interaction and inclusion among particpants

• Help to maintain a positive and safe atmosphere while travelling and at venues

• Assist to order meals at cafes and restaurants and service of food and beverage delivery to tables

• Assist with preparation and service of food and beverages for morning and afternoon teas when held at local parks, picnic grounds etc

• Assist with pushing wheelchairs and aiding wheelie walker users (wheelchair training will be provided)

• Follow all safety procedures and volunteer guidelines, as directed by the Respite Team

• Inform the Respite Team of any participant concerns or needs

🎁 What’s in it for you?

Experience the joy of making a meaningful difference

🎁 As a thank you for your volunteering, you’ll receive a discount card to use throughout our store. You’ll receive your card after one month of continuous volunteering 🎁

☑️ Requirements of this role include:

• No previous experience in aged care is required. However volunteers should have the ability to build positive relationships with frail aged & elderly people in a respectful and courteous manner. Volunteers should have good communication and listening skills, patience, empathy and be reliable and punctual. They should be committed to promoting dignity, inclusion and meaningful engagement for frail aged and elderly people from diverse backgrounds.

Please note that this volunteering position requires a commitment of a full day 8am to 4pm on a Friday either weekly or fortnightly. Time and day is not negotiable as the activity is pre-planned for Fridays only and transport is by BlueCare buses which leave the centre at 8am and may not return until 3pm after dropping participants home.