Miss having a yarn with your grandparents? Learn from those wiser, and volunteer to visit the young at heart. No doubt you’ll develop a soft spot for adorable seniors and be able to simultaneously brighten their day!We’re looking for volunteers to visit our residential villages at Byron Bay, Kingscliff and Bangalow to help keep seniors socially connected and live bolder lives!Laugh, chat and give purpose to someone’s life through fun, friendly social visits, or by providing reliable and safe transport out of the village for day trips and appointments.From accompanying clients to sharing your interests and hobbies, be it cards, crafting, gardening, computer games or cars, make a difference with Feros Care.What does our ideal volunteer look like?Embodies a friendly and cheerful volunteer spiritTech savvyAble and willing to travel to one of our villagesExhibits a natural curiosity and appetite for learningThrives on helping othersContributes to the greater success of the organisation and is always willing to go the extra mile without being askedOperates with integrity, open-mindedness and respect, ensuring the privacy, confidentiality and dignity of our clients is maintained at all timesEnergised by interacting and engaging with peopleReady to smash stereotypes around ageingWhat to bring:Demonstrated ability to provide a client-focused serviceFlexible availability over a three to six month commitmentEnjoy going out and being part of a greater communityBe compassionate, patient, observant and a good listenerComfortable using technology (including smartphones and computers) and basic applicationsFor brownie points:Previous experience working with, or volunteering with seniors, particularly those with dementiaHave a current unrestricted Driver's Licence and a registered and insured vehicleBe a safe and confident driver with a good driving historyPrevious experience driving a minibusFirst Aid and CPR CertificateBarista training; our residents love their coffee!Think age is just a number? You’re one of usWork Perks (the good stuff!):Meet new people, make new friends, hear and share exciting storiesImprove employment prospectsSpend quality time enjoying new and exciting social and cultural experiencesFeel part of the team with an invite to attend quarterly meetingsYou’ll be back by a training and development team committed to your continuous face to face and online learningKnowing your efforts volunteering for an award-winning not-for-profit organisation support an essential community serviceTruly flexible and supportive work environment – we walk the talkBe part of an organisation who’s shaking up the aged care industryPlus meaningful experiences where you know you are making a positive impact in the local community every day If you’re motivated to contribute positively to your community then we would love to hear from you!We encourage people with disability, lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.Variety is the spice of life - everyone is welcome and everyone matters at Feros Care. We are proud to be an inclusive organisation, embracing all people, regardless of ethnicity, culture, gender, identity, sexual orientation or disability.  5 AUD Australia - NSW Lismore & Far North Coast Bangalow 2479

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