‍Make a Difference in Aged Care: Mums/Dads with Bubs | ACVVS Eltham

**Can you brighten a resident’s day with your little one?**

Brighten someone’s day and make a meaningful difference to their wellbeing through our Coffee & Chat Program. These **friendly one-on-one visits** help residents feel connected, valued and supported.


We’re looking for **warm and compassionate mums with bubs** to spend time with our wonderful residents. A visit with your little one can bring joy, conversation and a special connection between generations – creating precious moments for both residents and families.


If you’re a **St Vincent’s kind of person** who enjoys connecting with others and has a little time to share, we’d love to hear from you. **Your visit could bring a smile to someone’s day.**

**What You’ll Do:**

- Spend time together in the gardens
- Introduce residents to your little one
- Enjoy a chat over a cup of coffee
- Listen to and share life stories
- Play cards, or work on puzzles
- Listen to their favourite music

**Why Volunteer?**
Many elderly Australians in aged care homes face loneliness and social isolation. By volunteering just one hour a fortnight, you can make a significant difference in their lives. You'll be matched one-on-one with a resident who could greatly benefit from your friendship. Studies show that loneliness can be as detrimental to health as smoking, and sadly, over 40% of people in aged care lack regular visitors. Your presence can help bridge this gap.

**Program Details:**

- **Dedication:** Our special volunteers are people who would like to visit their new friend about 20 times or more over a twelve-month period (about one visit every two to three weeks).
- **Requirements:** Must be over 18 years old, complete a NDIS clearance (we will guide you through that process and it is free for volunteers) and be available to visit consistently.

**Ideal Volunteers:**

- **Are parents with babies or young children**
- Enjoy connecting with older people
- Are warm, caring and compassionate
- Have good communication skills
- Are committed and reliable
- Want to create meaningful connections across generations

**What You’ll Gain:**

- The chance to form long-lasting, meaningful friendships
- Be part of a friendly team with a strong community spirit
- Experience the joy of enriching the lives of others

**Ready to Make a Difference?**
If you’re looking for a role where you can truly connect with others and enrich your community, apply to join our Coffee & Chat Program today. Help us combat loneliness and bring a sense of belonging to those who need it most.

**Equal Opportunity**
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

** Category **
Seniors & Aged Care

** Commitment **
Regular - more than 6 months

** Type Of Work **
Companionship & Social Support,Seniors & Aged Care,Translating & Interpreting,

** Time Required **
Volunteers must be able to commit to consistent visits on a fortnightly basis over a minimum of 12 months.

** Training **
Volunteer Training/Facility Orientation