Brighten Someone’s Week Through Friendly Visits in Geelong West
Advertised by Volunteering Geelong
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: This lady in her mid 80’s enjoys spending time reading, completing arts and crafts, and cooking. She values good conversation and would enjoy building a genuine friendship with someone who shares similar interests or is simply happy to listen and chat. She lives with family, who provide support with household tasks and transport. While she remains independent with her mobility, she experiences some health challenges, including anxiety, which can make leaving home independently difficult at times. Please note: There is a cat 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 Geelong West 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.