Share a Chat & Make a Difference: Mandarin/Cantonese-speaking Volunteers needed
About the Role
Wesley Volunteer Visitors is looking for a warm and compassionate Mandarin and/or Cantonese speaking volunteer to visit an older person in the Bass Hill and Lidcombe area. This is a beautiful opportunity to offer friendship, ease loneliness and create a meaningful connection through conversation in a language that feels like home.
Your visits may include sharing stories, enjoying a cup of tea, listening with care or simply spending time together. These small moments can bring comfort, joy and a powerful reminder that someone is seen, respected and remembered.
Your time could become the moment they look forward to most.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Aged 18 years or older
- Ability to speak Mandarin and/or Cantonese
- Willingness to commit to regular visits (minimum one hour per fortnight)
- Minimum Commitment of 12 months
- Completion of an interview process, National Criminal History Check and referee checks
- Willingness to follow Wesley Mission policies, including confidentiality and professional boundaries
What You’ll Do
- Visit an older person regularly (usually once a week or fortnight)
- Provide companionship through conversation and shared interests
- Help enhance their sense of belonging and emotional wellbeing
- Build a genuine, rewarding connection
What You’ll Gain
- A deep sense of purpose and contribution
- New friendships and heartfelt connections
- Flexible volunteering that fits into your lifestyle
- Full support and guidance from our friendly team
No experience needed
Wesley Mission will provide training, support, and ongoing guidance every step of the way.
If you speak Mandarin and/or Cantonese and have a heart for supporting older people, we would love to hear from you. Your kindness could help someone feel understood, included and deeply valued.
This volunteer opportunity is especially suited to someone who is patient, warm, reliable and comfortable building a caring one-to-one connection over time.
Want to know more?
Hit Apply and send through an expression of interest to our team and we will get back to you within the week.