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LIFE Companion

Northside Community Service
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Northside's LIFE Program enables older citizens to enjoy their life by engaging with passions old and new. Volunteers are paired with a participant and meet for 1-2 hours weekly or fortnightly to engage in agreed activities such as:

  • Going to the movies, libraries, museums, nurseries or community gardens.

  • Going for walks and attending shows and exhibitions.

  • Undertaking hobbies such as knitting, craft, painting, cooking, gardening, reading, singing, dancing, bird watching or playing a musical instrument.

  • Having a cup of tea/coffee, going out for meals, shopping or paying bills.

  • Volunteers are paired with participants deemed to have similar interests and compatible personalities

  • Volunteers and participants meet at mutually agreed times and places which are documented in a participant support plan.

  • Volunteers meet with participants Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm or Saturday 8am - 12pm.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR LIFE COMPANIONS

  • Commit to regular (weekly/fortnightly) meetings.

  • Complete volunteer induction and training.

  • Conduct each visit in a professional, competent and caring manner.

  • Complete a monthly report on visitation hours and provide feedback by completing a quarterly evaluation report.

  • Follow all guidelines, policies and procedures provided by Northside.

  • Maintain professional boundaries between yourself and the participant.

  • Uphold the values of commitment and reliability while respecting the confidentiality and privacy of program participants at all times.

  • Contact Northside staff immediately if you have any concerns relating to the health or wellbeing of program participants.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

  • Ability to work and communicate with a diverse range of people from various backgrounds, including older citizens.

  • Ability to work independently and take responsibility for own actions and behaviour and how this impacts on others.

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING @ NORTHSIDE

  • Play a significant role in:

    - Developing the skills of older people. - Providing meaningful social contact for older people.

  • Develop your own social support skills.

  • Attain references to be used for work or other relevant applications.

  • Opportunities to access the training and development activities offered by Northside.

  • Be part of the dedicated, caring and supportive Northside team!

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.