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.

Kelvin* describes himself as a very chatty and outgoing person who sometimes has trouble listening. His hobbies include photography, gardening, animals, art and cooking. He would prefer a mature male volunteer with access to a car who'd be willing to take him out.

A typical visit might include a visit to a gallery or garden or going to a cafe for coffee and a chat. Kelvin* is interested in fortnightly visits during the week.

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. **Participant's name has been altered to maintain his privacy. Interested? For further information, please contact 13 93 75 and quote MN-G-12.

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.

It is a condition of engagement that all eligible workforce in Victoria receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.

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.