Are you and willing to give the gift of friendship to an elderly lady in Altona Meadows?
Advertised by VIKTOR Lite
AMCS is currently seeking to recruit a female volunteer to be a visitor for a friendly elderly lady in Altona Meadows with the Multicultural Visiting Program.
The Role:
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Spend time as a companion to someone experiencing social isolation. Share your stories, laugh and journey and learn from someone with a world of experience
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Develop friendships by visiting people in their homes or residential home, going on outings, helping with shopping, playing games, listening to music, watching movies, creating art, reading books or newspapers or simply talking
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Help to ensure your companion is seen and heard. You are truly changing someone’s life by being there for support
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Connect with people in your area
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Join a multicultural organisation with a 40-year history of delivering quality care services
Benefits:
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Enjoy the companionship of a new friend who is willing to share their life with you
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Gain experience and develop new interpersonal skills with access to professional development training opportunities
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Celebrate your efforts to support multiculturalism (and maybe even learn a new language)
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AMCS staff are able to provide professional references for you
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Flexible schedule (you choose times and days which best suits your lifestyle)
Bonus Points:
- Speak a language other than English
- Have a current driver’s license & car