Are you looking for a way give back to your community, have a spare 30 minutes a week and list “listening” as one of your superpowers? Then listen up here, coz Aurous has got the volunteer position for you!
We are seeking compassionate and reliable volunteers in the vicinity of BRIDGEWATER, TAS for our Community Visitors Scheme - whereby lonely seniors receive regular visits to their homes by volunteers for a cup of tea and a chat for half an hour a week or one hour a fortnight.
Do you have an hour a week or fortnight to visit with an older person who is living at home and is lonely? In this role you will form a valued friendship and have the satisfaction that you are supporting the person to improve their wellbeing and reduce loneliness. You might like to chat, reminisce, listen to music, read the newspaper, play cards or a board game, go for a walk or have a cuppa at a local cafe.
The Volunteer Support Driver will be responsible for the safe and courteous vehicle transportation of members of a male group, to and from activities in the Hobart region. The role will involve some participation in physical and mental health activities.
The aim of the group is to connect men and encourage them to improve their health and well-being. Gain valuable experience being a part of this group and ensuring members participation.
Do you have an hour a week or fortnight to visit with an older person who is living at home and is lonely? In this role you will form a valued friendship and have the satisfaction that you are supporting the person to improve their wellbeing and reduce loneliness. You might like to chat, reminisce, listen to music, read the newspaper, play cards or a board game, go for a walk or have a cuppa at a local cafe.
Looking for a person who is patient, kind, caring and non-judgmental who is interested in helping a person with an disability that may be lonely, vulnerable or at risk. The role may include speaking up, protecting, becoming an ally, mentoring or enabling an individual to reach their potential and become a part of their local community. Hours are flexible.
Would you like to make a real difference in someone else's life? Do you like looking out for others? Then this role is for you!
Would you like to give back to the community and make a real difference in someone else's life? Can you offer friendship and advocacy to a person with a disability? Do you like looking out for others? Then this role is for you!
Do you have an hour a week or fortnight to visit with an older person who is living at home and is lonely? In this role you will form a valued friendship and have the satisfaction that you are supporting the person to improve their wellbeing and reduce loneliness. You might like to chat, reminisce, listen to music, read the newspaper, play cards or a board game, go for a walk or have a cuppa at a local cafe.
This is a highly valued and rewarding program that for the past twenty years has provided social contact for many socially isolated people living in aged care residences around Northern Tasmania. (C)
Working in a group and with other staff members you will assist participating residents with seating in appropriate positions on the bus and in other venues in the community they may visit. You will assist in ensuring the residents safety at all times and follow the direction of the staff on the day.
The CatholicCare Family Programs work with children and their families who are engaged with Child Safety Services. The CatholicCare Family Programs aim to support sustainable and safe environments for children within their family home, resulting in family preservation or family reunification.
The Family Program volunteer will assist the CatholicCare Family Programs team to deliver professional support, with the aim of increasing safety for children in their family home.
LIFELINE - SAVES - LIVES...Do you want to make a difference and help prevent loneliness for socially isolated people living in the community. Many Home Care clients living in their own homes in NORTHERN Tasmania are lonely. Why not be a part of a team of like minded people who can spare an hour a week/fortnight volunteering with Lifeline Tasmania's Community Visitors Scheme. Express interest today and we will contact you to chat about the role.
Do you enjoy arts and crafts and interacting with others?
Launceston VFC Services are looking for a volunteer to facilitate a small art group and to encourage social interaction with clients. (C)
Do you enjoy craft work, knitting or sewing, art? Enjoy talking with and sharing with older people?
Craft or Knitting or Sewing or Art Volunteers - Working with other staff members you will assist participating residents to craft items of interest to them - e.g. scarves, blanket squares, cushion covers or maybe sewing on a button, tapestry or painting. (D)
Would you like to read the newspapers/books or teach a resident about their computer and Ipad? Play cards or board games or just taking a walk? Working alone, in a group and/or with other staff members you will assist participating residents with reading or read to them articles from the newspaper, magazines or books. You may assist a resident with their computer/Ipad or you may like to take the resident for a walk and/or reminisce with them about their life stories. (D)
Do you enjoy talking with and sharing with older people? Do you like to pamper people - making them feel better within themselves and their personal presentation? Do you like to paint nails and put on make up or maybe make their hair look great? If yes - we would like to hear from you! (D)
Early Support for Parents is looking for volunteers who are good communicators, have a positive attitude to life, life experiences, and are keen to support families in need of a little assistance.
In this role you will help an elderly person who is experiencing social isolation overcome their loneliness and improve their wellbeing through the simple act of spending time with them.
Be a hero for people within our community by regularly delivering nutritious and delicious meals to their door. Using your super powers of a cheery smile, a friendly nature and a driver’s licence, you’ll brighten the day of the people you deliver to. The Red Cross will ensure that you have lots of fun, develop valuable skills and are well supported.
In this role you will help an elderly person with dementia overcome their loneliness and improve their wellbeing through the simple act of spending time with them.
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