The Role Symes Thorpe Residential Aged Care (Toowoomba) is a fully-accredited aged care facility strengthened by a team of value-driven professionals who sincerely care about what they do and what they bring to our organisation and residents.

We are looking for volunteers to come and join our Men’s Group at Symes Thorpe on a fortnightly basis. It is also a space where men can come together, enhance wellbeing and self-esteem and decrease social isolation. You can chat about a variety of topics such as sport, fishing, travel and so on.

There are other opportunities to sit and chat with our residents one on one if you prefer.

Skills & Qualities • An interest in various activities and hobbies • A genuine interest in people and making a difference in their lives • A friendly personality and good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate to different ages and cultures • A patient, friendly and mature attitude and a respect for confidentiality and privacy • Maintain professional boundaries and work within the policies and procedures of Anglicare • Work with limited supervision and be able to take direction when required • Flexibility, commitment and ability to work both independently and within a team • Respect, care and courtesy towards others

Mandatory Requirements • Volunteer Mandatory Training – must complete prior to commencing your first volunteer shift • National Police Certificate – undergo a national police check and we will coordinate and pay for this on your behalf • Current Covid-19 Vaccination evidence

Other Expectations • Availability – one shift (4 hours) per week between 8am and 4pm • Consistency and reliability – willing to commit to an ongoing basis • Two (2) referees – who are not relatives and can verify your character and interaction in the community (ie. Work Colleague, Church Elder, Community Leader, Doctor or other Professional)