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- Time frame: ongoing (minimum 12 months)
- Time commitment - Average 1 - 2 hours per week
The program
Red Cross supports elderly members of the community to be more independent, to improve their wellbeing and social connection, and to remain living in their local community. We do this by matching volunteers with an older person who lives at home and experiences social isolation.
Having good social connections are essential for all aspects of health, especially as we age. Red Cross supports older people who live alone or who have few social connections to help improve their wellbeing.
Red Cross Social Circles programs match those who are not in regular social contact with people with a caring and friendly volunteer.
The opportunity
This role suits someone over the age of 18 who is a good listener and can commit to one hour a week/fortnight for a social visit to an elderly person where you might chat together, reminisce, listen to music, read the newspaper or play card games.
The impact
As a Social Circles Volunteer, you'll brighten the life of someone suffering vulnerability by offering them company and friendship. Red Cross will ensure you have training, ongoing support and access to other opportunities within the World's largest humanitarian network.
For more information, please see the volunteer role description or contact Louise Broomhall on
Volunteer Role Description - SCP.docx
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply Advertised: 26 Jul 2017 Tasmania Standard Time
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