Italian Speaking Male Aged Care Visiting Volunteer
vor 2 Wochen
Italian Speaking Male Aged Care Visiting Volunteer - Wavell Heights COASIT COMMUNITY SERVICES LTD – Mcdowall QLD Flexible days and hours, approx. 1hr per week preferred. We are seeking a male Italian speaking volunteer. Location: Wavell Heights, Brisbane. Training is provided. The initiative: Co.As.It. Community Services 'Adopt a Nonna/Nonno' initiative addresses the issues of loneliness and isolation experienced by some older people. Our increasingly fragmented society often deprives us of the inter-generational relationships that were once part of everyday life. The physical and emotional benefits to all participants of inter-generational relationships are manifested and realised in this community service. The opportunity: If: You are a reliable and caring person with a willingness to become friends with an older person living at home or in a residential aged‑care facility near your neighbourhood. Your listening skills and a healthy respect for others is part of your DNA. Your nature is curious and understanding. You may have experienced caring for a grandparent or older person and you miss them because they live interstate or they are no longer in your life. Then this is a role for you. The reward of a unique friendship around culture, language and tradition is on offer. Many of the seniors on our waiting list are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Volunteers above the age of 18 connect 1:1 weekly visit preferred. The aim is to build rapport over a period of time to create long-lasting friendships. The ‘match’ between yourself and an older person is carefully curated by a team of coordinators who have a wealth of experience. Your role is supported, you have someone to call for any questions or hurdles you may encounter. Social visits can consist of chatting, looking at photo albums, having a coffee, playing cards and gardening together. The reward: Becoming a friend to an older person is very rewarding – it enriches the life of a senior who is missing a sense of family and it affords a meaningful sense of being part of the community. Health rewards are well documented with volunteer work being one of the leading ways to prolong health and happiness. Be part of a movement that provides a multitude of benefits for both participants including social, emotional, cultural, and connectivity. Most importantly, the reward is a sense of belonging and knowing you are making a difference. Category: Seniors & Aged Care Commitment: Regular – more than 6 months Type Of Work: Companionship & Social Support Time Required: Minimum visiting is one hour, once a fortnight (weekly visits desirable) Training: Training and support provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Italian-Speaking Aged Care Companion
vor 2 Wochen
City of Brisbane, Österreich COASIT COMMUNITY SERVICES LTD VollzeitA community service organization is seeking a reliable and caring Italian Speaking Male Aged Care Visiting Volunteer in Wavell Heights, Brisbane. This role involves visiting seniors to provide companionship and social support, fostering friendships through activities and conversations. Interested candidates should be over 18, with good listening skills and a...
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Council of the City of Sydney, Österreich Catholic Healthcare VollzeitItalian‑Speaking Male Volunteer Aged Care Social Support (Ryde) Are you compassionate, friendly, and enjoy meaningful conversations? As part of the federally funded Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme, we’re seeking a caring volunteer to provide companionship to an elderly Italian‑speaking gentleman living in an aged care facility in the Ryde Local...
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City Of Rockingham, Österreich Umbrella Multicultural Community Care Inc. VollzeitItalian speaking male volunteer to visit isolated senior in Residential Facility For as little as 1 hour a fortnight you can give friendship and companionship to an older person who may be feeling isolated from their culture and heritage. You can do things together like: Enjoy a chat over a cup of tea Take a walk Work on a joint hobby together Is this the...
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City of Brisbane, Österreich COASIT COMMUNITY SERVICES LTD VollzeitItalian Speaking Aged Care Visiting Volunteer 'Adopt a Nonna' - McDowall COASIT COMMUNITY SERVICES LTD – Mcdowall QLD Flexible days and hours, approx. 1hr per week preferred. We are seeking a Female Italian speaking volunteer. Location - McDowall, Brisbane. Training is provided. The initiative: Co.As.It. Community Services 'Adopt a Nonna/Nonno' initiative...
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Italian-Speaking Aged Care Companion
vor 2 Wochen
Council of the City of Sydney, Österreich Catholic Healthcare VollzeitA community health organization is seeking compassionate volunteers to provide companionship for elderly individuals, specifically aiming for Italian-speaking males. The role involves visiting an elderly gentleman in Ryde, helping him foster social connections through conversation and shared activities. Ideal candidates are reliable and can commit to visits...
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Council of the City of Sydney, Österreich Catholic Healthcare VollzeitItalian Speaking Social Support Volunteer-Aged Care Facility As part of the federally funded Community Visiting Scheme; compassionate, caring and friendly volunteers are needed to visit and provide social support to an elderly resident who lives in an aged care facility in the Berala Area. It is purely about social interaction, connection and conversation so...
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Italian-Speaking Elderly Companion Volunteer
Vor 5 Tagen
City Of Armadale, Österreich Umbrella Multicultural Community Care VollzeitA community care organization in Armadale is seeking an Italian speaking volunteer to provide companionship to an elderly individual in residential care. The role involves visiting the client to engage in conversations or simple games according to their preferences, with the aim of reducing social isolation. Volunteers need to commit to at least 20 visits...
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Community Social Volunteer
vor 1 Woche
City of Lake Macquarie, Österreich HammondCare VollzeitCommunity Social Volunteer (Italian Speaking), Cameron Park (ACVVS) Cameron park, Australia | Posted on 03/12/2025 HammondCare is an independent Christian charity specialising in dementia care, palliative care, and rehabilitation, specialist mental health for older people and other health and aged services. Volunteer opportunities are available across NSW,...
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Council of the City of Sydney, Österreich Catholic Healthcare VollzeitPersian speaking-Volunteer Opportunity Aged Care Community Visiting Scheme Are you compassionate, friendly, and enjoy meaningful conversations? As part of the federally funded Community Visiting Scheme, we are seeking a caring volunteer to provide social support to an elderly resident living in an aged care facility in the Mount Colah area. This role is all...
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Italian Speaking Community Visitor
Vor 5 Tagen
City Of Armadale, Österreich Umbrella Multicultural Community Care VollzeitPosition Overview We are seeking an Italian speaking Volunteer who would like to be a companion to an elderly Italian person in residential care in Armadale under the Aged Care Volunteer Visitor Scheme. The volunteer would visit the client with the aim of reducing social isolation and improving the client's quality of life, confidence and self-worth. Visits...
