Bribie Buddy Companion (Bribie Island)

About this opportunity

📃 This volunteer opportunity will help to enhance the wellbeing of the people we serve by providing valuable companionship, engaging them in conversations and assisting with activities, reducing feelings of loneliness.  ***🌟 Be part of a welcoming and diverse volunteer teams that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to supporting people to live life in all its fullness by valuing and respecting the unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions of every person, and by creating an inclusive, accessible, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. 🌟*** As a Bribie Buddy, you will build meaningful connections, share activities, and make a positive difference in their day by offering personalised care and support.  Through your presence and support, you will brighten someone’s day and foster genuine relationships that can have a lasting impact. 📍Location: BlueCare, Bribie Island ✅ What you’ll be doing: ▪️ Experience the joy of connecting local elderly clients on Bribie Island Improve mental health and personal wellbeing. ▪️ Enjoy social interaction with others 💍 Commitment: 3-4 hours fortnightly 🕑 Times: 10.00am - 2.00pm approx. 📅 Days: Weekdays ☑️ We’ll need to do the following checks before you start: ▪️ Reference Checks ▪️ National Police check 🚗 Transport & Parking Options: ▪ Onsite parking and/or free public parking is available ♿ This role is accessible for people using: ▪ This facility is not accessible ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***Child safe, Child friendly*** *UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:* ▪ *Provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children* ▪ *Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services* ▪ *Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur* ▪ *Abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme* ***Commitment to Safeguarding*** *We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.* ️❤️ ***UnitingCare’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Child Safety Statement*** ❤️ *UnitingCare is committed to child-safe practices and to building a volunteer workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We value cultural knowledge and lived experience, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. To ensure our team mirrors the diversity of the children in our care, We actively invite volunteers from all backgrounds, including young people (15–24 years), people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and older people seeking purpose and connection.* *UnitingCare is committed to equitable access and will provide reasonable adjustments to support all applicants. Please advise us of any accessibility requirements at the time of your interview.*

Additional requirements

• National Police Certificate^*

Reference Checks

* May be arranged by the organisation. Details will be provided after you express your interest.