Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (Darwin)

Visit a socially isolated person in an aged care setting or their own home, providing friendship and re-connection with the local community. Could simply be having a chat, or going to a football game, out for coffee, a drive – anything you and the person feel comfortable with and are competent to achieve.

Requirements :

Police Check
Ochre Card (to visit someone on a Home Care Package)
Flue Vaccination (to visit in a Residential Aged Care Home)
Be caring and have a compassionate nature & a willingness to listen

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Type of work

Arts, Craft & Photography, Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Training

Induction plus regular meetings, offers of training, regular follow up support.

Time required

Flexible but minimum 1 hour per fortnight.

Reimbursement

Yes (for police check, ochre card and flu vaccinations)

Requirements

Flu vaccination
National Police Certificate
Working with Children Check

*Please note: * As each organisation provides different levels/types of insurance, volunteers are reminded to check with the organisation as to the type of insurance provided for volunteers (e.g. Volunteer Personal Accident Insurance). * Best practice volunteer involvement recommends that a volunteer role should not be more than 15-16 hours per week.

Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (Darwin)

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