We are looking for friendly people who are interested in making a difference in the lives of our community’s seniors by regularly visiting and being a social friend to individuals living in their own homes in Margate. In this particular role, a gentleman would like the company of a mature easy-going volunteer visitor to engage in meaningful conversation.

Visiting times available: Monday, Tuesday or Thursday

Wesley Mission Queensland's In-Home Aged Care Volunteer Visitor program aims to brighten the lives of older people living in their homes who may be socially isolated or lonely due to a lack of quality time with relatives, for cultural reasons or due to disability.

In the role of Aged Care Volunteer Visitor, you will assist in ensuring older people in their homes remain actively engaged and inspired daily. Quality time shared can include chatting, playing cards or board games, working on a hobby together, or discussing the local news.

Aged Care Volunteer Visitors are not involved in providing clinical or personal care to the people they visit.

Wesley Mission Queensland is a welcoming and rewarding place to volunteer, where you will meet many wonderful people and learn new skills that may assist you personally and professionally. There are lots of other benefits to volunteering with us as well, such as:

• Supply and pay for any security checks required for the position
• Great education opportunities
• Exclusive shopping discounts
• Access to online and face-to-face wellness advisors
• Invitations to social events
• Being part of a team that really is making a difference in the lives of lonely and isolated seniors living in your local community.

This role follows a COVID-19 safe work plan, and all volunteers must have at least one COVID-19 vaccination.

Please visit our website to learn more about Wesley Mission Queensland.

**Please Note: To help us find you the most rewarding and suitable role, you must complete an online registration form which will be forwarded to you when you apply for this role. Alternatively, you can go directly to the registration form by following the link found under the 'Requirements' section of this opportunity. **

We look forward to hearing from you!