Miss having a yarn with your grandparents? Learn from those wiser, and volunteer to visit the young at heart and keep them connected to the communities they love. No doubt you’ll develop a soft spot for adorable seniors and be able to simultaneously brighten their day!We’re looking for volunteers from the Bribie Island and surrounds to help keep seniors socially connected with their already vibrant local communities and live bolder lives!The roles:Laugh, chat and give purpose to someone’s life through fun, friendly social virtual visits or 1-1 visits to a person in their own home OR;Provide reliable and safe transport OR;Accompany clients to exciting events and outings to sharing your interests and hobbies, be it cards, crafting or carsWhat does our ideal volunteer look like?Able and willing to travel to clientsThrives on helping othersEnergised by interacting and engaging with peopleReady to smash stereotypes around ageingFlexible availability over a three to six-month commitmentEnjoy going out and being part of a greater communityBe compassionate, patient, observant and a good listenerComfortable using technology (including smartphones and computers) and basic applicationsTime commitment:1 hour a week/fortnight over a six month periodWhere we need friendly visitors most:NSWTweed Heads and surrounds Work Perks (the good stuff!):Meet new people, make new friends, hear and share exciting storiesImprove employment prospectsSpend quality time enjoying new and exciting social and cultural experiencesFeel part of the team with an invite to attend virtual monthly meetingsYou’ll be backed by a training and development team committed to your continuous face-to-face and online learningKnowing your efforts volunteering for an award-winning, not-for-profit organisation, support an essential community serviceTruly flexible and supportive work environment – we walk the talkBe part of an organisation who’s shaking up the aged care industryPlus, meaningful experiences where you know you are making a positive impact in the local community every dayVariety is the spice of life - everyone is welcome and everyone matters at In Great Company and Feros Care. We are proud to be an inclusive organisation, embracing all people, regardless of ethnicity, culture, gender, identity, sexual orientation or disability.Position Description _ Social Experience Volunteer
25000
AUD
Australia - VIC
Melbourne - All locations
CBD & Inner Suburbs
Bribie Island North
4507