Are you a Maltese or English speaking and want to give the gift of friendship to an older person?

AMCS is currently seeking to recruit an Maltese / English speaking volunteer to visit an older person in Altona Meadows in the Multicultural Visiting Program.

The Role:

* Spend time as a companion to someone experiencing social isolation. Share your stories, laughs and journey and learn from someone with a world of experience
* Develop friendships by visiting people in their homes or residential home, going on outings, helping with shopping, playing games, listening to music, watching movies, creating art, reading books or newspapers or simply talking
* Help to ensure your companion is seen and heard. You are truly changing someone’s life by being there for support
* A quick sign-up process
* Connect with people in your area
* Join a multicultural organisation with a 40-year history of delivering quality care services
Benefits:
* Enjoy the companionship of a new friend who is willing to share their life with you
* Create new relationships with people outside of your daily circle
* Gain experience and develop new interpersonal skills with access to professional development training opportunities
* Celebrate your efforts to support multiculturalism (and maybe even learn a new language)
* Opportunity to match with someone in same culture:
* Enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of volunteering
* Join the AMCS community, a trusted not-for-profit registered charity
* AMCS staff are able to provide professional references for you
* Flexible schedule (you choose times and days which best suits your lifestyle)

Bonus Points:

* Speak a language other than English
* Has valid Victorian Drivers licence and a car

** Category **
Community Services

** Commitment **
Regular - more than 6 months

** Type Of Work **
Companionship & Social Support,

** Time Required **
minimum of one hour per fortnight

** Training **
Ongoing training opportunities and supervision.