Make a difference to the life an older person in your community living with dementia.. .
Southern Metropolitan Melbourne locations
More than 421,000 people in Australia are living with some form of dementia. We know that people living with dementia experience lower levels of social engagement, inclusion and connectedness within their communities. For a person who is unable to communicate there is even greater risk of social isolation and loneliness. Our volunteer visitors make a huge difference to the life of an older person though regular social visits, helping them stay connected to the community.
We are currently seeking the help of special people who would be willing to make short regular visits to a lonely older person living with dementia who may have limited communication. Suggested activities may include reading to the person, holding their hand while watching tv together or playing their favourite music.
As a Volunteer Community Visitor at Better Health Network (BHN), you will be part of the Meaningful Connections Program - a team of dedicated, engaged and passionate volunteers who make positive impact on the lives of the people they visit.
Better Health Network (BHN) is a not-for-profit organisation providing a wide range of services to support healthy living, general wellbeing and social connection in our community.
Meaningful Connections is a government-funded program that matches a volunteer visitor with a lonely or isolated older person living in an aged care facility or in their own home. The visits are regular and purely social, with the intention of reducing loneliness and increasing social connectedness.
Volunteering can be an extremely rewarding experience for everyone involved. If you would like to make a real difference to the life of an older person and you can commit to fortnightly visits for at least 12months we would love to hear from you!
Join Us!
All new Volunteers must undergo a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check and be able to commit to the role for 12 months. We provide full training and support.
Better Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, and LGBTI+ communities.
Apply now or contact us to learn more.
Volunteer Office
volunteers@cbchs.org.au
Ph: 03 8587 0322
https://bhn.org.au/getting-involved/volunteering/
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