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Many elderly Australians in aged care homes are socially isolated from the community. QCCN is looking for people with big hearts to visit these senior citizens and reconnect them with the community. It only takes an hour a fortnight and all you have to do is be a friend.

Residents enjoy the social visits of our volunteers. You will be matched one-on-one with a resident who has been identified as socially isolated, or at risk of becoming so. Volunteers enjoy a coffee and chat, or perhaps a board game with their new friend, and through ongoing visits create a wonderful new friendship for someone in need.

This resident in care is male and aged 78 years old. He would greatly benefit from one-on-one interaction with a mature age male Community Visitor who is able to visit him on a regular fortnightly basis for friendship. Originally from the UK (Manchester), this resident enjoys gardening, bowling, playing on his PC and reading. He also enjoys general knowledge quizzes, playing table tennis and soccer. He loves to write and has even written four books! He loves to chat about business, and during his working life was employed by QLD Rail.

This resident would benefit from a volunteer who is patient and understanding and looking to provide additional social outreach to someone who is socially isolated. Visits can be made on any day (week day or weekends). QCCN are excited to invite applications from volunteers who fit the criteria for this placement. Please note: you must have had the COVID-19 vaccination to enter this care home and as such is a requirement of this placement.

Visits are best to take place on weekdays, during the morning.

This care home has wonderful supportive staff who will assist you to make sure your volunteer journey is a successful and enjoyable experience. They will be with you throughout the process for support and guidance.

It is important to note that during flu season (typically April - October) all visitors to aged care facilities in Australia (including staff, family and volunteers) must have a Flu Vaccination with evidence to be provided to aged care facility upon each visit.

From 17th December 2021, all visitors to aged care must be double vaccinated against COVID-19. Please ensure you are vaccinated before commencing your role with QLD Community Care Network.

Both these additional measurements are decisions that have been handed down by the Federal Government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We’re a small not for profit aiming to do big things! It’s our goal to try to eliminate the elderly feeling secluded whilst in residential care. To do this, we connect volunteers with the elderly so they can develop long lasting, meaningful friendships. We'd love to have you join our team if this is the kind of role you are looking for within the community!