We’re looking for someone special. . . . A Tamil or Sinhalese speaking person to become a Volunteer Community Visitor to Henry, to help ease his loneliness.

Clarinda

Henry is living at home with the loving support of his wife and daughters. He is living with dementia and would greatly benefit from some encouragement to participate in the activities that he enjoys. A keen gardener, he would enjoy potting and tending to seedlings and talking about gardens and gardening. Originally from Sri Lanka, Henry is a man of faith and enjoys chatting about both the Hindu and Christian religions and also enjoys the challenge of a good word puzzle.

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys finding ways to connect and Henry’s family are keen to support the volunteer to engage as well.

As a Volunteer Community Visitor at Better Health Network (BHN), you will be part of the Meaningful Connections Program - a team of dedicated, engaged and passionate volunteers who make positive impact on the lives of the people they visit.

Better Health Network (BHN) is a not-for-profit organisation providing a wide range of services to support healthy living, general wellbeing and social connection in our community.

Meaningful Connections is a government-funded program that matches a volunteer visitor with a lonely or isolated older person living in an aged care facility or in their own home. The Volunteer and resident are matched according to similar interests or background. The visits are regular and purely social, with the intention of developing an ongoing friendship and social connectedness.

All new Volunteers must undergo a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check and be able to commit to the role for 12 months. We provide full training and support.

At BHN, we value our volunteers and are passionate about diversity. We encourage applications from any background.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer visitor for Henry*, apply now or contact us to learn more.

Volunteer Office volunteers@cbchs.org.au Ph: 03 8587 0322