The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) seeks volunteers to provide companionship and friendship to older people who may be socially isolated, lonely, or can't leave their homes. Volunteer opportunities consist of visiting people and residents in local aged care facilities.
They are looking for people from all walks of life who can cultivate friendships with vulnerable people within the community, who are at risk of social isolation. Social isolation can affect people from many backgrounds, and a volunteer visitor can be a fantastic contribution to the solution.
Making a difference in an elderly person’s life can be as simple as spending time together, sharing stories over a cuppa or lunch, sharing hobbies, playing games, watching television or just having a chat. All these activities can have a profound impact on their day, make them feel less alone and provide them with a sense of community.
If you would love to make people’s day and help the Burdekin community through volunteer work, please get in touch with the Burdekin Community Centre:
Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 4.00 pm • Phone 07 4783 3744 • Fax 07 4783 3990 bca@burdekin.qld.gov.au • www.burdekincommunityassociation.org.au