Address Miss having a yarn with your grandparents? Learn from those wiser, and volunteer to visit the young at heart and keep them connected to the communities they love. No doubt you’ll develop a soft spot for adorable seniors and be able to simultaneously brighten their day!
We’re looking for volunteers from Deception Bay, Redcliff QLD and surrounds to help keep seniors socially connected with their already vibrant local communities and live bolder lives!
The role:
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!
Work 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
What does our ideal volunteer look like?
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 around 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
Flexible availability over a three to six-month commitment
What to bring:
Demonstrated ability to provide a client-focused service
Be compassionate, patient, observant, and a good listener
Be willing to undergo a free national police check
Open to getting Covid vaccinations and provide valid evidence
For brownie points:
Previous experience working with, or volunteering with seniors
Have a current unrestricted Driver's Licence and a registered insured vehicle
Be a safe and confident driver with a good driving history
Think age is just a number? You’re one of us!
Time commitment:
1 hour a week/fortnight over a minimum of 6 months
About us
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. This program was born out of a need for a service that creates a real difference in the lives of people and those volunteering their time to give back.
If you’re motivated to contribute positively to your community then we would love to hear from you!
