AMCS is currently seeking to recruit a Vietnamese speaking female volunteer to visit a friendly older person in Maidstone with 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 qualified references for you

Flexible schedule (you choose times and days which best suits your lifestyle)

Bonus Points

Speak a language other than English

- Have a current driver’s license & 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.

📌 Are you Vietnamese speaking and want to give the gift of friendship to an older person (Footscray)
🏢 Australian Multicultural Community Services
📍 Footscray