You may be interested in a connection with Mary, a 85 year old woman who has lived in 3 countries and has many stories to share. In the past Mary played tennis and was very active, these days Mary enjoys spending time in her garden, dressmaking and craft as well as watching Tennis on TV. Mary would prefer a female volunteer to visit her fortnightly.

Connecting with *Mary may involve visiting her at home, a chat over the phone, meeting for coffee and/or sharing a skill. It might involve checking out what’s on offer at a local neighbourhood centre, library or an activity of interest.

We offer opportunities in skill and knowledge development, as well as ongoing support and mentoring. Good communication skills and the ability to work independently are a must. Having a driver’s license/access to own vehicle is highly desired but not essential We value diversity in lived experience, language, skills and abilities.

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.