We all need a friend
About ACVVS
The Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) supports regular in-person volunteer visits to give friendship and companionship to older people across the Hume Region.
Becoming an aged care volunteer visitor can be a rewarding and life-changing experience. You will make a friend, share stories and help someone who might be feeling isolated or lonely.
Volunteers usually visit for an hour once a fortnight at a time that suits you both. During a visit a volunteer and older person can do anything you both feel like doing, such as:
- enjoy a chat over a cup of tea
- take a walk
- work on a joint hobby together.
ACVVS volunteers do not undertake any clinical or home care duties as part of their visits.
Make this the year you volunteer and brighten the life of an older person in the Hume Region.
As a volunteer you will need to:
- Undertake a National Police Check (organised and paid for by us)
- Undertake online training before commencing visits
- Commit to fortnightly visits
- Commit to 12 months of visiting
Volunteer Story: Ron and Fergus
Fergus visits Ron every week or two as a volunteer. They open up about the importance of building an intergenerational friendship and learning from each other.
How to become a Volunteer
You can find more stories here
Please complete the form below to register your interest.
Contact Stacey or Paula to find out more on 1300 834 236 or email, acvvs@thecentre.vic.edu.au
Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme