AMCS is currently seeking to recruit an Maltese/English speaking volunteer to visit an older person in Coburg 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
Advantages:
Enjoy the companionship of a new friend who is willing to share their life with you
Create recent 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)
Chance 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
Adaptable 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 Maltese/english Speaking And Want To Give The Gift Of Friendship To An Older Person? Coburg (Australia)
🏢 Australian Multicultural Community Services
📍 Australia