AMCS is currently seeking to recruit a volunteer to assist with the Multicultural Visiting Program.

The Role:
Spend time as a companion to someone experiencing social isolation. Share your stories, laugh 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 current relationships with people outside of your daily circle




Gain experience and develop new interpersonal skills with access to career development training prospects
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 advantages 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 week.

Training
Ongoing training opportunities and supervision.

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