Fishing Companion Volunteer
vor 2 Wochen
Fishing Companion Volunteer - Wintringham This role is advertised by Volunteer West on behalf of Wintringham. Organisation description: Wintringham is a not‑for‑profit organisation providing aged‑care, housing and related support services to men and women aged 50+ who have been homeless or are at risk of homelessness. With over 1,000 staff, the organisation operates from multiple offices across Melbourne, Regional Victoria and Hobart, Tasmania. Wintringham offers personalised recreation activities, blending recreation and leisure counselling to create meaningful, tailored experiences for its clients. The organisation is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and maintains a zero‑tolerance policy for family violence and elder abuse. Equal Opportunity Employer Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. Position description: Wintringham’s Ron Conn Nursing Home seeks a friendly volunteer to accompany recreation staff and residents on fishing outings. Your knowledge and passion for fishing will help create enjoyable experiences for residents, supporting them to stay socially engaged and active in the community. Responsibilities: Accompany recreation staff and residents on fishing outings (fortnightly). Assist with fishing activities and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Engage with residents, sharing stories and conversation about fishing. Help maintain and check fishing equipment between outings. Provide feedback on items that may need to be replaced or purchased. Skills required: Friendly, patient and reliable. Confident around fishing activities and safety. Enjoys working with older people and creating positive connections. Willing to work alongside staff and follow safety procedures. Location: Ron Conn Nursing Home, 33 Westminster Drive, Avondale Heights 3034 Time commitment: Fishing outings occur once per fortnight. Flexible days and times to be confirmed with the Volunteer and Recreation Coordinator. Optional visits between outings to chat with residents and assist with equipment. Benefits from volunteering for this role: Share your fishing passion while making a positive difference. Support older residents to enjoy outdoor recreation and connection. Build meaningful relationships and brighten someone’s day. Gain experience working in aged care and recreation. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Fishing Companion
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City of Melbourne, Österreich Wintringham - VW VollzeitA community support organization is seeking a friendly volunteer to join their Fishing Companion program. This role involves accompanying recreation staff on fishing outings to support older residents, engage in conversation, and ensure a safe, enjoyable experience. Ideal candidates should enjoy fishing and working with older individuals, helping to enhance...
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Fishing Volunteer for Fishing Program
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City Of Albany, Österreich Fishability Albany VollzeitFishing Volunteer for Fishing Program - Albany Do you love fishing or just love helping people? We are seeking Volunteers for our Albany Fishing Programs. Fishability has been operating for over 20 years, providing accessible fishing opportunities for people with disabilities. Fishability provides a fun, welcoming experience in an outdoor environment for our...
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Fishing Volunteer
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City Of Rockingham, Österreich Fishability VollzeitAbout the Opportunity Are you friendly, love fishing or being by the water, and have a strong desire to help others? Fishability, a not‑for‑profit volunteer association, is looking for volunteers to develop independence and provide the excitement of catching a fish for people with disabilities in the Western Australia community. Responsibilities...
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City of Greater Bendigo, Österreich Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre VollzeitA local volunteer organization in Victoria is seeking volunteers for the Home & Community Care Program for Younger People. The role involves assisting participants with social wellness activities, including fishing trips, coffee outings, and exercise classes. This opportunity is for those who can commit more than 6 months, providing companionship and...
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Companion/Activities Volunteer
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City Of Gosnells, Österreich MercyCare VollzeitMercyCare is seeking compassionate and committed volunteers to provide social and emotional support to our residents at our dementia care specialist aged care centre in Maddington. The role requires the volunteer to be a good communicator, develop rapport quickly, enjoy conversations and being around older people with dementia. The purpose of the Companion...
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Social Companion for Seniors — Meaningful Visits
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Fishing Volunteer/Support
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City Of Busselton, Österreich Fishability VollzeitOverview Do you love to fish? Fishability is looking for volunteers who love fishing and who enjoy helping others develop independence and experience the excitement of catching a fish. Experience with fishing is not necessary, but all volunteers must have a positive and empathetic nature. This is a great opportunity for a retired person with a commitment to...
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Quiet Companion Volunteer The Village Inglewood
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City Of Stirling, Österreich Brightwater Care Group VollzeitQuiet Companion Volunteer The Village Inglewood We’re launching a Quiet Companion Program at The Village and are seeking warm, patient volunteers to spend time with residents living with dementia in the late afternoon. This is a gentle, one‑on‑one role for people who enjoy calm interactions and making a real difference through presence rather than...
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Compassionate Senior Companion
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City Of Joondalup, Österreich MercyCare VollzeitA community-based aged care provider in Joondalup is seeking kind and caring volunteers to become Social Wellbeing Companions for seniors experiencing loneliness. Volunteers will engage in conversations, play games, and build meaningful relationships, enhancing the quality of life for residents. A commitment of once a week for a minimum of 2 hours is...
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Town Of Cambridge, Österreich MercyCare Volunteer VollzeitA community-focused organization in Western Australia seeks volunteers for the Dementia Companion role. Volunteers will help support residents living with dementia, requiring a police certificate and completion of online training. This opportunity allows you to make a positive impact in the lives of others while being part of an inclusive team that...
