Mandarin-speaking garden lover required | Social Support | Williamstown
Uniting Victoria And Tasmania
Uniting Social Support Program keeps people connected to the community to support them 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 them to make it happen.
Li is a kind and thoughtful woman. She is looking for a Mandarin-speaking volunteer to help her reconnect with the things she loves. Li enjoys cooking, gardening, watching Chinese TV shows and reading, and wants to share her love of gardening and perhaps help her start up a small veggie patch. Li* has some hearing loss, so to be successful in this role the volunteer will need to be kind and patient.
As a valued member of the social support team, you will have access to; ongoing training and development opportunities, the chance to meet new people and develop new skills, the support of a dedicated volunteer coordinator throughout your volunteer journey. You will be volunteering to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice to make an impact in your community. Please note that during COVID-19 this role will commence over the phone, which will enable you to establish rapport and connection with Li.Name has been changed to respect privacy. Interested? For further information, please contact 13 93 75 and quote GY-W-09.
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.