Volunteer, Community Visitor
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Volunteer, Community Visitor (Lismore, NSW) We're looking for volunteers from Kingscliff and surrounding areas to help keep seniors socially connected with their local communities and live bolder lives The role Laugh, chat, and give purpose to someone's life through fun, friendly social visits to a senior client in their own home, offering a listening ear or a helping hand for easy tasks around their home or garden. Help a senior connect to their community by ensuring reliable and safe transport, and accompanying them to exciting events and outings. Share your interests and hobbies, be it cards, crafting, or cooking, and make a difference in someone's life Work Perks (the good stuff) Meet new people, make new friends, hear and share exciting stories Spend quality time enjoying new and exciting social and cultural experiences Create meaningful experiences where you know you are making a positive impact in the local community every day Improve employment prospects Feel part of the team with an invite to attend virtual volunteer catchups Receive our volunteer newsletters showcasing our latest stories and events Truly flexible and supportive work environment we walk the talk Be part of an award-winning, non-profit community organisation What does our ideal volunteer look like? Able and willing to travel to clients in the community or their homes Thrive on helping others, and energised by interacting and engaging with people Exhibits a natural curiosity and appetite for learning Enjoys going out and being part of a greater community Compassionate, patient, observant and a good listener Embodies a friendly and cheerful volunteer spirit Ready to smash stereotypes around aging Operates with integrity, open-mindedness and respect, ensuring the privacy, confidentiality, and dignity of our clients is maintained at all times Comfortable using technology (including smartphones and computers) and basic applications Flexible availability over a six-month commitment What to bring Demonstrated ability to provide a client-focused service. Be compassionate, patient, observant, and a good listener. Be willing to undergo a free national police check. For brownie points Previous experience working with, or volunteering with seniors. Have a current unrestricted Driver's Licence and a registered insured vehicle. Be a safe and confident driver with a good driving history. Think age is just a number? You’re one of us About us In Great Company is a volunteer program designed to connect seniors based in the community in need of social connection and support with caring, friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic volunteers. This program was born out of a need for a service that creates a real difference in the lives of people and those volunteering their time to give back. If you’re motivated to contribute positively to your community we would love to hear from you Contact For more information feel free to contact us at or *********@feroscare.com.au should you have any further queries in relation to your application. Category Seniors & Aged Care Type of Work Arts, Craft & Photography, Companionship & Social Support, Driving & Transportation, Seniors & Aged Care Commitment Regular – more than 6 months Time Required Our recommended minimum time commitment is 1 hour a week/fortnight over a minimum of 6 months. Training Ongoing volunteer support and guidance through our dedicated volunteer coordinators. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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