About this opportunity: Have you ever thought about becoming a community volunteer?

Proveda, a not-for-profit community organisation, believes that kindness and community will make a difference in many people’s lives. This program is designed to connect volunteers with people in the community who are over 65 living with a life changing diagnosis. The aim is to build their social and practical networks, ultimately enabling them to remain at home in the Community for longer.

Additional requirements: Completion of the Complimentary Connector Training Program (dates run throughout the year) followed by an onboarding process, which includes a free Police Check.

Time Required: Flexible to suit your schedule.

Training: Full Complimentary Compassionate Connector training is provided (dates run throughout the year) Register for next training group the link will be provided in the return email you will receive when expressing interest in this role online.

Tasks and responsibilities: Provide companionship and social support to recipients facing a life limiting illness in your community. Identify the additional practical supports recipients may require from within their local community. Engaging the recipient’s family, friends, neighbours or other members of the community who are willing to help without expectation of payment.

Skills acquired: Advice & Guidance, Communication Skills, Community Development, Elder Care, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management

Benefits:

There are many benefits to becoming a Proveda Compassionate Connector Volunteer. Our current Volunteers get great satisfaction from supporting people in their local area that otherwise would be without connection or support.

Proveda strives to ensure that Volunteers are supported, trained and valued as part of our Community Volunteer team. Training is provided and social events throughout the year give you the opportunity to meet other Volunteers in your community.

Volunteers also receive ongoing support throughout the year from our dedicated Program Coordinator which enables the Volunteer to build confidence to deliver expert social care and support.