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.

Amy enjoys reading and describes herself as independent and social. Uniting are seeking a personable and engaging volunteer to support Amy to reconnect with her community.

The selected applicant will have effective communication skills and an ability to creatively reconnect Amy to her interests, including sewing and knitting. Visits may include accompanying Amy on outings for coffee or to browse the local shops or Bunnings. Your own vehicle will be required to transport Amy* on outings.

You must be open to providing weekly/fortnightly visits on Tuesdays and accompanying Amy* to a Uniting lunch group on the 4th Tuesday of every month at venues in the Casey/Cardinia area. Valid driver’s licence necessary. The confidence to work independently is essential.

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 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, visits will take place in line with Uniting and COVID safe guidelines. *Participant's name has been altered to maintain her privacy. Interested? For further information, please contact 13 93 75 and quote MS-S-01.

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.