In Great Company

In Great Company is a volunteer program designed to connect seniors in need of social connection and support with caring, friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic volunteers to provide friendship and companionship.

This is a nationally-funded initiative linking seniors in the community with a volunteer visitor who can help reduce their isolation, share some interests, or help them connect to their local community and attend local events. Visits are available to anyone waitlisted to receive or already receiving government-subsidized Home Care services.

This program was born out of a need for a service that creates a real difference in people's lives and those volunteering their time to give back. We're looking for volunteers to help keep seniors socially connected with their already vibrant local communities and live bolder lives!

Practice your skills interacting with people, laugh, chat, and give purpose to someone's life through fun, friendly social visits to a senior client in their own home, offering a listening ear or a helping hand for easy tasks around their home or garden. Help a senior connect to their community by ensuring reliable and safe transport, accompanying them to exciting events and outings. Share your interests and hobbies, be it cards, crafting, or cooking, and make a difference in someone's life!

This opportunity exists for anyone with a heart for tackling social isolation and loneliness facing seniors based in the community.

Perks (the good stuff!):

• Meet new people, make new friends, hear and share exciting stories
• Spend quality time enjoying new and exciting social and cultural experiences
• Create meaningful experiences where you know you are making a positive impact in the local community every day
• Improve employment prospects
• Feel part of the team with an invite to attend virtual volunteer catchups
• Receive our volunteer newsletters showcasing our latest stories and events
• Truly flexible and supportive work environment – we walk the talk
• Be part of an award-winning, non-profit community organization

Desirable skills, knowledge, and attributes:

• Able and willing to travel to clients in the community or their homes
• Thrives on helping others and energised by interacting and engaging with people
• Exhibits a natural curiosity and appetite for learning
• Enjoys going out and being part of a greater community
• Compassionate, patient, observant, and a good listener
• Embodies a friendly and cheerful volunteer spirit
• Ready to smash stereotypes about aging
• Operates with integrity, open-mindedness, and respect, ensuring the privacy, confidentiality, and dignity of our clients is maintained at all times
• Comfortable using technology (including smartphones and computers) and basic applications

What to bring:

• Be open to getting Covid vaccinations and provide valid evidence
• Demonstrated ability to provide a client-focused service
• Be compassionate, patient, observant, and a good listener
• Have a current unrestricted, P's or O's Driver's Licence and a registered, insured vehicle
• Be a safe and confident driver with a good driving history
• Time commitment is 1 hour a week/fortnight over a minimum of 6 month

If you're motivated to contribute positively to your community, we would love to hear from you! Check out our volunteer's stories in the links below.