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Join Our Coffee & Chat Program: Make a Difference in the Lives of Elderly Residents
Brighten someone’s day while making a meaningful difference to their life. Our Coffee & Chat Program connects volunteers with aged care residents for friendly, one-on-one visits that foster companionship, connection and happiness. We’re looking for warm, caring people who enjoy getting to know others and sharing a little of their time.
Several residents would love to build a 1:1 connection with a new friendly face. Here are just a few of the wonderful people who would love to welcome you into their week:
*Lila is 96 and would love a friendly volunteer to spend some one-on-one time with her. She enjoys a good chat, reading the newspaper, gardening and listening to opera. Lila lives with some memory challenges and tends to spend most of her time in her room, so a regular friendly visit would be a wonderful way to brighten her week and provide some meaningful companionship.
*Lisa is 97 and she enjoys a good chat and has had a fascinating life, including working for an engineering company and travelling extensively. Lisa also loves musical performances and animals. A regular friendly visit would be a wonderful way to share stories, enjoy conversation and brighten her week.
*Alana is a wonderfully intelligent and accomplished person, she has a fascinating background, including working in Sweden, and was once recognised as Victorian of the Year. Alana enjoys mathematics and looking through the newspaper, and has some memory challenges that can mean she has good days and more difficult ones. A patient and friendly visitor could provide meaningful companionship and a lovely connection each week.
*Andrea is 82 and would love a friendly volunteer to spend some one-on-one time with her. She has a wonderful background as a welfare worker and enjoys sewing, reading and listening to classical music. Andrea spends most of her time in her room, so a regular friendly visit would be a lovely way to enjoy conversation, share interests and brighten her week.
What You’ll Do:
- Enjoy a chat over a cup of coffee
- Spend time in the gardens
- Read aloud
- Listen to and share life stories
- Play cards, or work on puzzles
- Listen to their favourite music
Why Volunteer?
- Create meaningful moments for seniors
- Flexible visits to suit your schedule
Many aged care residents experience loneliness and social isolation. Over 40% of people in aged care don’t have regular visitors. By volunteering just one hour a fortnight, you can make a real difference. You’ll be matched one-on-one with a resident who would value your friendship and companionship. Your visit could brighten their day and help them feel more connected.
Program Details:
- Dedication: Our special volunteers are people who would like to visit their new friend about 20 times or more over a twelve-month period (about one visit every two to three weeks).
- Requirements: Must be over 18 years old, complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (we will guide you through that process and pay for this) and be available to visit consistently.
Ideal Volunteers:
- Exhibit care and compassion for the elderly
- Have good communication skills
- Are committed and punctual
What You’ll Gain:
- The chance to form long-lasting, meaningful friendships
- Be part of a friendly team with a strong community spirit
- Experience the joy of enriching the lives of others
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re looking for a role where you can truly connect with others and enrich your community, apply to join our Coffee & Chat Program today. Help us combat loneliness and bring a sense of belonging to those who need it most.
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