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.

Claire describes herself as easy going, chatty, social and friendly. Claire enjoys colouring, reading, listening to music and watching TV and especially likes crime shows, and daytime soaps! She seeks a kind, thoughtful, patient, good listener with the ability to speak on any number of topics to support her to reconnect with her community.

You'll need effective communication skills and an ability to creatively reconnect Claire to her interests, which include embroidery, tapestry, sewing, knitting and dancing. Visits may include accompanying Claire on walks, movie, coffee or lunch outings or to do some personal shopping. You will hold a valid Australian driver’s license and have access to a car that you will be prepared to transport Claire* in during visits. The confidence to work independently is a must.

As a valued member of the Social Support Team, you will have access to ongoing training and development, opportunities to meet new people and develop new skills. You will have support from a dedicated volunteer coordinator who will assist you throughout your volunteer journey. You will be volunteering to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice to make an impact in your community. Interested? For further information, please contact 13 93 75 and quote PB-S-10. . *Name changed for 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.