Activity helpers and social companions
Bethanie Group Inc.Bethanie’s Living Well Centres provide older people still living at home the chance for a day out with activities and socialising to improve wellbeing and offer respite for carers.
A day at Living Well Centre may include morning pick-up of clients in the Bethanie van; morning tea/lunch/afternoon tea either at the Centre or out if an excursion day; activities/games/socialising; afternoon drop-off of clients back home.
Volunteers are treated as valued members of the Bethanie team and are needed to help provide support and interaction with clients. Key tasks including:
- Accompanying staff during pick-up and drop-off of clients;
- Assisting with set up and running activities or special events at the day centre;
- Providing social support and companionship;
- Helping to serve morning tea and lunches;
- Assisting with excursions and special outings;
- Helping with clean up after meals and at the end of day.
We are particularly seeking Volunteers with availability from 8am to 4pm on Mondays and/or Fridays who can commit to at least 6 months of support.