Friends for Older People - GlyndeCOTA South Australia
The COTA Visitors volunteers: -Visit a designated person. -Provide friendship and companionship. -Undertake activities that are appropriate for the individual - this may include, for example, reminiscing.
Role requirements: -Knowledge of ageing. -Enjoy reminiscing. -Empathy for older people who wish to remain living independently at home within the community and for people who live in residential care homes, including people from different cultural backgrounds and who are from diverse communities. -Respect for different lifestyles older people live. -National Police Certificate. -Flu Vaccination.
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Favourite opportunity
Glynde SA
Seniors & Aged Care
Type of work
Companionship & Social Support, Seniors & Aged Care
Commitment
Regular - more than 6 months
Training
Successful completion of the COTA SA Community Visitors Scheme volunteer orientation.
Time required
At least one hour fortnightly
Reimbursement
As per the COTA SA volunteer policy, program guidelines and the related handbooks.
Requirements
National Police Certificate
Others
Please Note: * During the Covid-19 pandemic, organisations should be providing all necessary Covid-19 safety protection measures for volunteers following the advice of both the State or Territory Governments and the Federal Government. Your safety and wellbeing is your priority. Familiarise yourself with the most up-to-date requirements and advice from the Australian and NT and SA State Governments.
* As each organisation provides different levels/types of insurance, volunteers are reminded to check with the organisation as to the type of insurance provided for volunteers (e.g. Volunteer Personal Accident Insurance).
* Best practice volunteer involvement recommends that a volunteer role should not be more than 15-16 hours per week.
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Be alert & protect yourself
Don't provide personal information such as your bank or passport details when applying for volunteer opportunities.
Learn how to protect yourself.
