Volunteers - Wellbeing Companion - RCS Kelmscott

Role available Social Wellbeing - Companion Activities Assist - Happy Hour Friday's fortnightly from 2:00pm Social Wellbeing - Support a gentleman resident to enjoy gardening (watering/weeding)   About the role/s   Social Wellbeing – Companion Help brighten a resident's day by providing friendship and companionship to someone who may be experiencing loneliness or social isolation. As a Companion Volunteer, you will spend quality time with residents through conversation, shared interests, games, reminiscing, or simply enjoying each other's company. Your regular visits can help foster a sense of connection, belonging, and wellbeing while enhancing a resident's quality of life. This rewarding role plays an important part in supporting residents' emotional wellbeing and helping them remain socially engaged.   Activities Assist - Happy Hour - Friday's fortnightly from 2:00pm Create a fun and engaging environment in this group setting for residents to truly enjoy Happy Hour.   Social Wellbeing – Gardening Support Do you enjoy gardening, farming, or spending time outdoors? Do you love sharing stories and conversation? We are looking for a friendly volunteer to spend time with a gentleman living with Alzheimer's disease who has a lifelong interest in gardening and farming.   Volunteer Requirements To become a volunteer, you will need to: Provide a Volunteer Police Clearance issued within the last six months or willing to obtain one Sign our Code of Conduct and Statutory Declaration Complete mandatory online training within two months of commencement Be available once a week for a minimum of 2 hours (this role is during the working week, not weekends)   If you are friendly, compassionate, and passionate about supporting older people, we would love to hear from you. Enquiries can be made to volunteering@mercycare.com.au or contact the Volunteer Lead Tanya Filevski 0436 936 444