Uniting Social Support Program keeps people connected to the community to support them to live a happy and healthy life. The program assists people to keep doing the things they love. Whatever ‘living life to the fullest’ looks like for them, we support to make it happen.

Len's* goal is to remain living independently despite his vision impairment, his interests are Aussie rules football, horse racing and going out for a drive. He is looking for a volunteer who likes similar interests and would be happy to take him out for a drive or out for coffee or lunch. Jim would like a weekly visit and is available morning or afternoons Monday-Friday.

If you hold a valid Australian driver’s license and have access to a car that you will be prepared to transport Len in during visits. Have practical communication skills and confidence to work independently. We would like to hear from you. Induction, ongoing supervision and opportunities for professional development provided. If you are interested in this role please contact us by calling 13 93 75 and quoting AJ-G-07. Please be aware that visits with take place in line with Uniting and COVID safe guidelines. Name changed to maintain privacy.

This volunteer opportunity is posted on behalf of Uniting AgeWell

About Uniting AgeWell

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 3,400 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website.