There are many fun ways you can connect with your new friend every week

• Chatting about your own life experiences and listening to them, also

• Playing board games

• Taking them on short walks

• Watch a television program with them

• Maybe help them learn about the internet and help them to send an email

• Knitting and sewing or other hobbies

Skills and Qualities needed for this role

• Excellent communication skills and a desire to build positive relationships and connections

• Motivation to make a difference in someone's life

• Patience, courteous and friendly manner

• Ability to work unsupervised

• Ability to respect personal boundaries and maintain a caring relationship

Mandatory Expectations

• Be willing to undergo a National Police Check – fully paid for by PGNSW

• Be Covid vaccinated and willing to comply with all aged care regulations and restrictions.

• Must be willing to complete online induction materials before commencement.

• Be able to visit your new friend weekly on an ongoing basis for a minimum of 6mths

• Have two referees who will be supplied to PGNSW.

Volunteers are required in the areas of: Armidale and Sefton

Benefits: Volunteering as a community visitor can be a rewarding and life changing experience. By befriending an older person, you can make a positive difference to their lives as well as your own.

People receiving aged care services come from all different social and cultural backgrounds and we encourage volunteers from all backgrounds to apply.