📖 Volunteer Reader & Companion Wanted

Make a meaningful difference, one conversation at a time ❤️

We are looking for a kind, caring volunteer to spend one-on-one time with a resident through the ACVVS program.

The role is simple, but the impact can be wonderful. You could spend time:

• 📚 Reading novels, magazines, newspapers or other books together
• ✝️ Reading the Bible or other faith-based material, if the resident wishes
• ☕ Having a friendly chat and sharing stories
• 🎶 Listening to music or talking about favourite memories
• 💕 Providing companionship and a friendly face to look forward to

No special qualifications are needed — just patience, kindness, good listening skills and a genuine desire to connect with another person.

For someone who may spend much of their day alone, having a regular visitor can bring friendship, conversation, comfort and joy.

Could you spare some time to make someone’s day brighter?

If you enjoy reading, conversation and connecting with people, we would love to hear from you.

Volunteer through the ACVVS program and help make a real difference in a resident’s life.

Why Volunteer?

Many elderly Australians in aged care homes face loneliness and social isolation. By volunteering just one hour a fortnight, you can make a significant difference in someone's life.

You'll be matched one-on-one with a resident who could greatly benefit from your friendship, companionship and regular presence. Having a familiar person to look forward to seeing and sharing conversation with can make a wonderful difference.

Program Details

Dedication: Our special volunteers are people who are willing and able to visit their new friend at least 20 times or more over a twelve-month period

Requirements: Must be over 18 years old, pass a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History check (NCCHC) (we will provide assistance, and cover any associated costs) and be available to visit consistently.

Ideal Volunteers:

• Exhibit care and compassion for the elderly
• Are comfortable and patient when spending time with people living with dementia
• Have excellent communication and listening skills
• Enjoy conversation and are interested in learning about other people's lives
• Are committed and punctual

What You’ll Gain:

• The chance to form a long-lasting, meaningful friendship
• Be part of a friendly team with a strong community spirit
• Experience the joy of enriching the life of someone who may otherwise experience loneliness
• The opportunity to share stories, interests and experiences with a wonderful older person

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly connect with someone and enrich their life, apply to join our volunteer visiting program today.

Our residents are waiting to meet someone who would enjoy hearing about their life, sharing a few stories and becoming a familiar and friendly face, they can look forward to seeing.

Equal Opportunity

At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the importance of creating an environment that is welcoming, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.