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Stamp collecting and social support! | Doncaster

Uniting Victoria and Tasmania
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The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of Uniting Victoria and Tasmania.

During these challenging times we need volunteers more than ever, to support isolated people in our community to feel socially connected again. If you’re a ‘people person’ and would like to make a difference to the life of someone who is socially isolated we would love to hear from you!

John wants spend time with someone to share his interests in stamp collecting. He lives in Doncaster and would love someone to come over for a coffee and chat once a week. John is looking for an easy going, empathetic volunteer to share social interaction and conversation.

You will support and encourage John* to achieve his social goals by sharing an appreciation for his interests and creatively reconnect him with his hobbies. Well developed communication skills and a willingness to participate in in-home visits are essential. The skills and confidence to work independently are a must. Induction, ongoing supervision and opportunities for professional development provided.

*Participant's name has been altered to maintain his privacy.

*Please note that during COVID-19 this role will commence over the phone, which will enable you to establish rapport and connection with John and enable him to stay connected to the community. Interested?

Uniting is committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, volunteering with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and Working With Children Check (in Victoria) and/or Working With Vulnerable People Check (in Tasmania) prior to commencement in any service or undertaking.

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