Brighten Someone’s Week Through Friendly Visits in Highton VIC 3216

The Role: In this volunteer role, you’ll be paired with a senior to provide regular social support visits in their home. Activities are guided by shared interests and may include conversation, listening to music, playing board games or simply enjoying a relaxed chat. Visits are approximately 2 hours and focused on building trust, confidence and companionship.

Our Client: You’ll be supporting a woman in her late 70s who has a strong Christian faith and attends church regularly. She enjoys listening to audio books, classic music from the 1950s and 1960s, and television programs. She has a lifelong appreciation for beautiful gardens, fashion, shoes and accessories, and has a keen interest in cars, including classic and sports vehicles. In the past, she enjoyed painting and sketching. Family is very important to her and remains a significant part of her life. Due to low vision, she uses a sight cane to support her mobility. She lives alone, and there are no pets in the home.

For You:

• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of other people and your local community
• Improve your employment prospects by growing your resume
• Join a community of volunteers making a difference in your local area.
• Dedicated support and training through the Volunteer Program
• Access to employee assistance provider (EAP)
• Be welcomed into genU’s friendly and inclusive workplace.

About You:

• Lives in and around Highton or is happy to travel.
• Possess clear communication skills.
• Compassionate, patient and an excellent listener.
• Passionate about giving back to your community.
• Conducts yourself with open-mindedness and respect, ensuring the privacy, confidentiality, and dignity of our clients is always maintained.
• Comfortable using technology to provide feedback and connect with the Volunteer Program.
• Availability for a flexible six-month commitment.

Time Commitment: 2 hour per week or fortnight, Monday – Friday between 9:00 – 5:00pm. At genU, we’re all about flexibility. Let’s chat and find out the hours which suit you best!

Want to know more: Curious for more, or just want to say hi? Please do not hesitate to contact genU.