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Social Circles Volunteer – New Norfolk

Australian Red Cross
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  • Time frame: ongoing (minimum 12 months)
  • Time commitment  - Average 1 – 2 hours per week

The program

Having good social connections is essential for all aspects of health, especially as we age. Red Cross Social Circles Program supports elderly members of the community to be more independent, improve their wellbeing and social connection and remain living in the community. We do this by matching caring and friendly volunteers with an older person who is not in regular social contact with people. The visits that the volunteers make have an important impact on the elderly person’s life: enhancing their sense of wellbeing, supporting good physical and mental health, promoting healthy ageing and making them more resilient to life’s knocks and challenges.

The opportunity

This role suits someone over the age of 18 who is a good listener and can commit to 1-2 hours a week for a social visit to an elderly person where you will chat together. You will have a current driver’s licence and your own mode of transport.

The impact

As a Social Circles Volunteer, you’ll brighten the life of someone suffering vulnerability by offering them company and friendship. You’ll also brighten your own life: gaining satisfaction, enjoyment and personal development through your visits.

Red Cross will ensure you have training, ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the World’s largest humanitarian network.

For more information, please contact Keren Golab 6235 6019

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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