Friendly Visitor
MS PlusMultiple Sclerosis (MS) is an auspice of the Community Visitors Scheme (CVS), funded by the Australian Government. Our Volunteers visit recipients in Aged Care homes in NSW & VIC either one-to-one or as a group and provide companionship and friendship and reduce the effects of isolation.
Contact us to learn more or find out more about other similar opportunities.
Volunteer visitors may share stories, go for a stroll, listen to music or play a game. As a CVS volunteer you play a vital role in improving the quality of life of the person through ongoing companionship.
Skills required: Warmth, a caring attitude, empathy, good English communication skills however volunteers with other languages willing to be matched to same language very welcome. Reliability and a willingness to commit to weekly visits for a minimum of 12 months is important.
A VERY REWARDING ROLE!