Connect Through Language & Culture – Volunteer Companion - Aged Care Volunteer Visitor

❤️ Become a Volunteer Visitor – Share Conversation, Culture & Connection

Your time can make a real difference.

A friendly conversation, a cup of tea and regular companionship can mean so much to an older person who may be experiencing social isolation. We are looking for a kind, reliable and respectful volunteer to visit an older person regularly and provide friendship, conversation and social connection. You don't need to be an aged care professional or have previous volunteering experience. What matters most is that you are: Kind • Reliable • Patient • Respectful • A good listener

🌿 What you'll do

As a Volunteer Visitor, you will:

• Visit an older person regularly and provide friendship and companionship
• Enjoy conversation and share interests, stories, language and culture
• Help build a meaningful and respectful connection over time
• Bring a friendly face and something to look forward to each visit

🤝 Your commitment

Our volunteers are expected to:

• Commit to at least 20 visits per year
• Complete required training and screening
• Obtain the required police clearance and checks
• Attend agreed visits and keep in regular communication with the ACVVS team
• Respect each person's privacy, culture, identity and personal boundaries
• Follow Umbrella and ACVVS safeguarding and confidentiality requirements
• Stay within the volunteer role, providing companionship and social connection – not personal or clinical care

💚 You'll be supported

You won't be doing it alone. Umbrella has a community of 100+ ACVVS volunteers who provide regular companionship and social support to older people. You'll receive training, guidance and ongoing support from the ACVVS team, as well as opportunities to connect with other volunteers and take part in wellbeing and community activities. If you have some time to share, your friendship could make a lasting difference in someone's life.