The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role on behalf of Inclusion Melbourne.

Inclusion Melbourne provides support to people with a disability to live fulfilling lives in their local community, and to older care recipients who live at home or in residential aged care. The organisation have a variety of volunteer opportunities for people looking to commit for 12 months or longer in the disability and aged care fields. Examples include: Leisure Buddy, Community Visitor and Tutor.

Leisure Buddy:

• We match you to a buddy and take into account where you both live, and your shared interests.
• Buddies usually catch up for an hour weekly or fortnightly, mainly on the weekend.
• [Minimum 12 month commitment]

Community Visitor:

• Volunteers provide companionship to people in their own home, or in an aged care facility, where a person may have limited opportunities for community connections.
• Catch ups for an hour or two weekly or fortnightly, when mutually convenient.
• [Minimum 12 month commitment]

Classroom Tutor:

• No special qualifications are needed to become a volunteer tutor, just a willingness to support students in class with their learning.
• All volunteer tutors are fully supported in their role by qualified teachers.
• Classes are held from Monday to Friday. Volunteer for one day each week.
• [Minimum 12 month commitment]