Aged Care Friendship Volunteer

Aged Care Friendship Volunteer

About the Role: As a Volunteer Visitor, you’ll be matched with an older person living in a residential aged care facility or in their own home. Your visits will be social—sharing stories, having a cup of tea, going for a walk, or enjoying a shared hobby. Your companionship can:

• Help reduce loneliness and isolation
• Improve emotional wellbeing and quality of life
• Create meaningful intergenerational connections

We’re looking for people who are:

• Friendly, empathetic and good listeners
• Respectful of diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Available to visit at least once a fortnight (or more if you’d like)
• 18 years or older

No experience required – just your time and compassion. We provide ongoing support, and cover costs for background checks! Why volunteer with us?

• We pay you for your travel – we pay your KMs – ($0.99 / km)
• Be part of a meaningful and supportive community
• Make a real difference in someone’s life
• Gain experience in community and aged care

Requirements:

• National Police Check (organised and paid for by us)
• COVID-19 and flu vaccination (as per aged care guidelines)
• Willingness to commit to regular visits for at least 6 months

Got a Blue Card and Yellow Card? Awesome! If not — no worries, we’ll help you get them sorted! We just need all our volunteers to have current and valid cards to keep everyone safe and supported. Ready to bring a smile to someone’s face? Apply today and we’ll be in touch to chat about how you can get involved.