Aged Care Volunteers - various regional locations - #247146

This is a flexible and rewarding role where consistency, kindness, and companionship matter most. Each older person on the scheme will receive twenty visits per year, meaning that volunteers would preferably commit to a one-hour visit per week (approximately).

No formal qualifications are required for this volunteer position. However, volunteers are expected to demonstrate a compassionate, patient, friendly and reliable approach, along with well developed interpersonal and communication skills. An ability to commit to regular visits over an agreed period is essential.

Essential Requirements:

• Volunteers must demonstrate respect for diversity and a commitment to inclusive practice

• For health and safety reasons, volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID and to maintain an annual influenza vaccination

Desirable but not essential assets:

• Experience working or volunteering with older people

• An understanding of social isolation and its impacts

• Cultural knowledge or language skills that support engagement with diverse communities

The impact of this role: The volunteer has a great impact on Blue Sky Community Services by eliminating loneliness and social isolation for seniors within the community. As an Aged Care Volunteer Visitor, it makes a real difference - whether it's having a chat, sharing a hobby, or just being there for friendly connection.

Benefits

• Sharing kindness and receiving companionship

• Each volunteer will be provided with training relevant to their volunteer match and the volunteer relationship

• Additional training opportunities are also available on request for volunteers

*Volunteers are reimbursed for the cost of their flu vaccination if they are not eligible for government subsidised vaccines.