The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme, funded by the Australian Government, plays a vital role in providing companionship for older people living in aged care homes or living in their own homes and receiving or waitlisted for a home care package.
Formerly known as the Community Visitors Scheme, we help recruit, train and support volunteers. Volunteers are the backbone of this program. The program provides vital companionship for people who are at risk of social isolation and loneliness:
The program connects older people with volunteers for ongoing companionship. The time you spend with someone helps bring meaning and joy to their day.
There are many reasons why older people may become isolated, including:
When you volunteer, you can connect with an older person and share quality time together. Visits are done in-person, either one-on-one or in a group setting. If the older person lives in their own home, volunteers will visit their home.
As a volunteer visitor, you can share a valuable connection with a person who has a lot to give and share. For example, you could choose to:
You can become a volunteer visitor if you are:
We provide our volunteers with induction training and ongoing support, information and opportunities for optional training. We deliver induction training online or we can provide you with a workbook.
You can apply to become a ACVVS volunteer by filling out our online form. If you have any questions about how the program works, call us on 03 9845 2729 or email us at [email protected].
You can also explore our other volunteering opportunities.
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