AMCS is currently seeking to recruit an Italian speaking volunteer to visit an older person in Tarniet 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
Join a multicultural organisation with a 40-year history of delivering quality care services

Benefit:
Enjoy the companionship of a current 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 advantages of volunteering
Join the AMCS community, a trusted not-for-profit registered charity
AMCS staff are able to provide professional references for you
Versatile schedule (you choose times and days which best suits your lifestyle)

Bonus Points:
Speak a language other than English
Has valid Victorian Drivers licence and a 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.

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