Friendship Starts With You - Be a friend to an older person in your community!

Do you believe in the power of human connection? In Southwest Sydney, many older people are waiting for someone like you, a kind soul who can share a moment, a memory, or a smile.
Through the Wesley Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme, you’ll be introduced with someone who shares your interests. Whether it’s chatting over tea, reminiscing about the past, or simply sitting together in quiet companionship, your presence can be a lifeline.
We’re looking for volunteers who are:
- Compassionate and reliable
- Great listeners with a gentle spirit
- Able to commit to regular visits (minimum one hour per fortnight)
- Respectful of boundaries and confidentiality
What you’ll gain:
- A deep sense of purpose
- A new friendship that may surprise you
- Support from our caring team
- Invitations to celebration events that honour your contribution
Just 1 hour every fortnight, weekdays or weekends, at a time that suits you. Apply today and help spark a smile.
Wesley Mission
Each year, more than 180,000 people find support, care and compassion at Wesley Mission and without volunteers like you this crucial work wouldn’t be possible.
What is involved?
- Fortnightly visits, at a convenient time.
- Providing companionship and enjoying each other’s company.
- Submitting a short monthly report to the ACVVS Officer
If you would like to know more, Hit Apply and send through an expression of interest to team.
