Stitch and Connect Volunteer - Reid Court, Sinnamon Park
Wesley Mission Queensland supported by Volunteering Queensland
Address: Sinnamon Village Aged Care Precinct - 620 Seventeen Mile Rocks Road, Sinnamon Park QLD 4073.
Share your love of knitting and crocheting while building meaningful connections with residents and helping create a warm, welcoming and social environment.
Stitch and Connect Volunteers help residents by:
- Assisting residents with knitting and crocheting activities.
- Sharing ideas, patterns, and techniques.
- Enjoying friendly conversations and social connection.
- Helping create a fun and inclusive group atmosphere.
This role is suitable for people who have well developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills and display a calm and empathetic manner when engaging with residents with dementia. This role is especially suited to individuals who have experience with dementia or are willing to learn how to support and connect with residents living with dementia. Volunteering is a wonderful way to make a difference in the lives of our senior residents while making friends, having fun and learning new skills.
Volunteer opportunities are available on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings.
There are many benefits to volunteering with us, such as:
- Great education opportunities
- Access to online and face-to-face wellness advisors
- Invitations to social events
- Being part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of people in our community.
All our volunteers follow a COVID-19 safe work plan and provide proof they have received a minimum of one primary COVID-19 vaccination before they are registered in their role. Volunteers will also be required to have a current NDIS Workers Screening Clearance prior to commencement. This can be applied for through Wesley Mission Queensland at no cost to you.
In keeping with this philosophy, Reid Court staff are passionate about empowering residents to make their own life choices and are committed to providing spontaneous and enjoyable experiences for residents and their families.
We look forward to hearing from you!