MALTESE-Speaking visitor for lonely lady in Aged Care *TEMPLESTOWE

SEEK Volunteer; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Melbourne is seeking volunteers to participate in the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme. Volunteers will engage with seniors through visits, sharing stories and companionship. A commitment of at least 1 hour fortnightly for a minimum of 6 months is required. All ages over 18 are welcome to apply. This rewarding role is essential for enhancing the lives of aged individuals in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be warm, caring, and reliable for ongoing friendship.
• Over 18 years old is required.
• Commit to at least 1hr fortnightly visits for a minimum of 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Share stories, go for walks, listen to music, or play games.
• Play a vital role in the life of a senior individual.

Job description

MS Plus is funded to provide a volunteer visiting program – the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS).

Our Visitors share stories, go for a walk or have a cuppa, listen to music or play a board game. You would play a vital role in the life of a person living in an aged care home or their own home through ongoing friendship.

You need to be warm, caring, reliable and be willing to commit to 1hr fortnightly visits at minimum (weekly is best) for at least 6 months/ongoing.

Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome, but must be over 18+ yrs old.

MS Plus believes in a person-to-person approach and aspire to match you with someone local with shared interests and hobbies.

MS Plus is a child safe organisation with a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

Contact us to learn more about this great opportunity and other opportunities across Victoria and NSW.We look forward to hearing from you!

Companionship & Social Support , Seniors & Aged Care

Suitable for

Families with Children , People Learning English , Young Adults, 18 - 24

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Training

Induction Training and optional additional training offered each year

Time required

Weekly visits/connections preferred or at least once a fortnight, by mutual convenience, any day of the week/fortnight with a minimum 6-month commitment requirement. The length of time for each connection to be determined by the visitor.

Requirements

• National Police Certificate

Two referee checks conducted by the organisation