Volunteering with the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) enriches the lives of older people experiencing social isolation by forming long-lasting relationships and helping the residents to feel companionship and a sense of purpose.
Do you enjoy meeting new people? Would you like to help people in need? Do you have good attention to detail? Are you confident working with computers and speaking with people on the phone? Looking for volunteers in Gawler, Port Adelaide, Salisbury and Christies Beach Time commitment - 5 hours or more per week (anytime during business hours Monday to Friday) for 6 months or longer
The hairdresser escort volunteer will liaise with the onsite hairdresser to provide assistance in escorting residents to and from the onsite salon for the scheduled hair appointments and provide social support to residents whilst they are waiting.
ECH is looking for volunteers to assist in ECH Day Programs designed to cater for people who may be experiencing dementia or memory loss. ECH has Day Programs at Smithfield, Henley Beach, Happy Valley and Walkerville each offering a range of activities such as gardening, arts and craft, billiards, cooking, music, dancing and gentle exercise programs.
The card/board games companion volunteer will collaborate with the Leisure and Lifestyle Team to assist in the delivery of small group games to maintain and enhance the cognitive, emotional, and social wellbeing of residents based on their individual needs, interests, and cultural backgrounds.
As part of the delivery team, you are on the “front line”, delivering our amazing meals out to our customers who need them. If you love a little chat, have a couple of hours in the middle of the day free and want to help out your local community, deliveries are for you! As we deliver in pairs, there are two role options, meaning you do not need to be able to drive or have use of a car to be able to deliver.
Every week, an army of cooks, kitchen hands, foodies and friends arm the Meals on Wheels Kitchens. Love to cook? We could do with you. As a kitchen helper, you will be part of a team that provides delicious meals for people who need them.
Love a good chat? Have a few spare hours a week or fortnight? Looking to give back to your community? As a volunteer driver you will play a pivotal role in supporting people in your community doing it tough by providing access to free laundry and shower services.
Every week, all sorts of people do all sorts of things for Meals on Wheels. If you’ve got a bit of time on your hands, we could do with you. If you love to cook and love to lead, you can help your local community by keeping the wheels turning at a Meals on Wheels branch as the Assistant Kitchen Coordinator. An Assistant Kitchen Coordinator assists the Kitchen Coordinator where required and steps in when the they are ill, unavailable or on holidays.
Every week, all sorts of people do all sorts of things for Meals on Wheels. If you’ve got a bit of time on your hands, we could do with you. If you have a quick mind and a love of taking notes, you can help your local community by keeping the wheels turning at a Meals on Wheels branch as the Secretary.
Love a good chat? Have a few spare hours a week or fortnight? Looking to give back to your community? Support people in your community by providing access to free laundry and shower services, while engaging in non-judgmental and genuine conversation!
The musician volunteer is responsible for bringing their musical talent to perform and bring the joy of music to the residents enabling residents to enjoy favourite tunes and songs and reminisce through the power of music.
The Leisure and Lifestyle support volunteer will collaborate with the Leisure and Lifestyle Team to assist in the delivery of programs and activities which are designed to maintain and enhance the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of residents based on their individual needs, interests and cultural backgrounds.
The Football tipping assistant volunteer will collaborate with the Leisure and Lifestyle Team to assist in the resident football tipping competition which is designed to maintain social well-being, individual interests and cultural activities.
The resident companion volunteer will liaise with the Leisure and Lifestyle Team to provide one-to-one support and companionship to residents who have been identified to be socially isolated to maintain and enhance the emotional and social well-being of residents based on their individual needs, interests and cultural backgrounds.
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