Seeking community support volunteers
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Published on 30 March 2021
Council’s Community Support unit is looking for new volunteers to join the team.
The Community Support unit provide support services to assist older people, including those who may feel lonely or isolated, to participate and to feel included in community life.
Volunteers support older people to attend medical appointments and other activities, increase social connections by having a regular visit in the home or going out in the community, and reduce social isolation by making regular phone calls for a chat, and to check in.
Volunteers can also help increase an older person’s skills and confidence in getting online so they can interact with family and friends more easily.
“Community support volunteers play a vital role in the happiness and well-being of many people in the community,” said John Hausler, Director Corporate and Community.
“Volunteering is a great way to connect with your community and can be beneficial to both the volunteer and the person that you are volunteering for.”
If you would like to give back to the community, call the Healthy Ageing Engagement Team 5422 0333 or email [email protected] to enquire about volunteering.