Robert* is a keen woodworker, making planter boxes and birdhouses. He loves gardening, and would like to share his time with someone with similar interests and life experiences! *name changed.
Jane* is an artistic person whose past passions were cooking, stitching, drawing and craft. The volunteer will need to be patient, non-judgemental, respectful and easy-going, and able to engage people with dementia easily in conversation. A car may be be required for future visits, but not essential to the connection
These roles provide support to adults who have a disability. We are looking for volunteers to assist to run groups and help with a range of activities. Locations include Springvale, Noble Park, Dandenong and Croydon.
The role of the mentor is to build a one-to-one relationship with a young person, whilst meeting with them regularly for a few hours in a community setting. The relationship focuses on the needs and interests of the young person, by the mentor offering support, friendship and a chance to enjoy fun activities together.
Jane* loves AFL, music, concerts and movies, and seeks a positive, inspiring volunteer with a good sense of humour to support her to achieve her social goals. Practical communication skills and a willingness to provide both community and home-based visits are essential. *name changed.
Jenny* is a friendly person. She is down to earth, and grows in confidence as she gets to know you. Jenny's* interests and hobbies include crafts and watching her beloved Carlton Blues! She is a member of the Uniting Church and cares for her community. *name changed.
*Lynne loves to socialise and meet new people. She is looking for a volunteer he will help her re-engage with her passions. If you have good communication skills and would like to help please contact us by calling 13 93 75 or applying online. Quote FE-N-03. *name changed.
Frank would like to be connected to someone interested in Chinese culture and history. He has a special passion for Chinese calligraphy and is hoping he can meet someone who can share his passion as well as discuss Chinese culture. *name changed.
Become a Community Visitor and make a difference in someone's life.
Ingrid* loves reading, listening to music, card making, patchwork and spending time with her dog. The volunteer will support and encourage Ingrid* to creatively reconnect with her interests and achieve her social goals. *name changed.
This role will allow you to master your group facilitation skills, while supporting people to build valuable connections and enjoy group activities as part of their social goals, with the added flexibility of facilitating the group from the comfort of your home.
Sam* describes himself as reliable and kind, and is looking for an easy going volunteer who shares interests in football, going to the movies, and reading. Sam* also enjoys music from the 60s and 70's and loves musicals! He would like a companion who will transport and join him at a local cafe for a coffee and a chat.
Uniting is seeking a personable volunteer with a shared interest in politics, travel or gardening to support Amy* to achieve her social goals. You will have the ability to creatively reconnect Amy* to her interests and passions including sewing and knitting. *name changed.
This role involves sharing phone conversation with individuals requiring social engagement, companionship and conversation. The ideal volunteer for this role will have effective communication skills, and an ability to develop rapport and support individuals to achieve their social goals whilst sharing lively conversation!
Can you help on a Wednesday and Thursday? Italian-speaker preferable Ability to facilitate conversations with people with cognitive decline a bonus.